Cotswold National Landscape (CNL) Footpath Warden Report – February 2025
Updates from previous report (September):
Parish Footpath Wardens were requested by CNL to conduct the annual review of all reports logged
on CAMs (OCC Countryside Access Mapping ) website, which includes reports by wardens and,
additionally reported logged via the website by members of the public. This is the first tine wardens
have had access to the full set of reports, having previously only been able to see their own reports,
giving a better insight into the full picture for the Parish. Each reports has been reviewed
Key Points to note:
Footpath 1 (St James House to St James churchyard) – reported as ‘not open’ in June 2023 by a
member of the public & a review of the designated right of way should be carried out by OCC. I have
offered an alternative route.
Footpath 5 (short path up the east side of Bob Warner’s field backing onto to Meadow Lane). Reported
twice in 2022 by the public as overgrown. Needs constant maintenance as not high footfall but
currently cleared & resolved.
Footpath 6 (relates to the footpath, previously reported in September, behind the Carpenters Arms)/
tree now pollarded . Additional signage added & shows as resolved o CAMs. Extensive unrelated tree
clearance with heavy machinery has damaged the footpath which needs reinstating, likely Spring
2025
An updated full report from CAMs is below;
Path & Issue Code
OCC Issue Database Record 27 November 2024
PPW Report: Resolved or unresolved and comments for personal use.
Footpath 1
Start:SP2578,1300
End: SP2578,1300
Obstacles/Wall: Footpath not open
Priority: 3 CAMs Ref: 33513
Unresolved: This footpath should run through St James’s House’s private garden. Over the wall bordering the Church graveyard, there is no
evidence of a path, nor is there any evidence of stile over the wall. Some locals tell me there hasn’t been a footpath in memory. Walkers tend to
use Dolphin Lane. DROW review?
CAMs Web:PROW230620337
CAMs Web:PROW241029172
Last actioned/Last reported:
Jun 23
Oct 24
Footpath 1
Start:SP2581,1306
End: SP2581,1306
Intimidation or Misleading/Livestock: Intimidating pigs
Priority: 2c CAMs Ref: 35249
Resolved: the pigs are pets belonging to the landowner & are well known in the village. They are not intimidating but large & inquisitive. The
matter was discussed at the Parish Council, the landowner is aware and no further issues have been reported
CAMs Web:PROW241092270
Last actioned/Last reported:
Oct 24
Footpath 5
Start:SP2586,1277
End: SP2586,1277
Vegetation/Overgrowth Removal Required: SVC request
Priority: 3 CAMs Ref: 32135
Resolved: Ongoing issues throughout the summer to control shrubs etc. Access for mowing is difficult. Warden & locals prune as required if
access is impaired.
CAMs Web:PROW220697194
Last actioned/Last reported:
Jun 22
Footpath 5
Start:SP2581,1279
End: SP2581,1279Vegetation/Overgrowth Removal Required: SVC request
Priority: 3 CAMs Ref: 32136
Resolved: Ongoing issues throughout the summer to control shrubs etc. Access for mowing is difficult. Warden & locals prune as required if
access is impaired
CAMs Web:PROW220640951
CAMs Web:PROW220626951
Last actioned/Last reported:
Jun 22
Jun 22
Footpath 6
Start:SP2546,1276
End: SP2546,1276
Tree/Dangerous Tree(s): Leaning tree
Priority: 2c CAMs Ref: 35048
Resolved: Tree pollarded & all trees around it made safe. Footpath still awaiting reinstatement OCC aware
Other information
Cotswold National Landscape will shortly be relaunching their website & including
more interactive web based content that can be picked up by search engines easier
than pdf content. This will allow for more information about towns & villages,
activities eg walks, cycle rides around specific areas, flora & fauna etc.
More info to follow.