Post by Ptarmigan on May 15, 2008 8:54:12 GMT
Belfast Telegraph: Ulster ramblers stumble upon coastal walk row
A war of words has broken out on the Causeway Coast after a landowner barred the popular route between Whitepark Bay and Ballintoy.
A number of charity walks have already had to be re-routed after a metal fence was erected across the Causeway Coast, which has been used for years by walkers enjoying the spectacular scenery of the renowned region.
Meanwhile, the UFRC has called for the government to revisit the Access to the Countryside Order with a view to taking over responsibility for establishing public rights of way.
Mr Carser said: "...what is happening at Ballintoy is indicative of the problems around the Access to the Countryside Order."
Ulster ramblers stumble upon coastal walk row
A number of charity walks have already had to be re-routed after a metal fence was erected across the Causeway Coast, which has been used for years by walkers enjoying the spectacular scenery of the renowned region.
Meanwhile, the UFRC has called for the government to revisit the Access to the Countryside Order with a view to taking over responsibility for establishing public rights of way.
Mr Carser said: "...what is happening at Ballintoy is indicative of the problems around the Access to the Countryside Order."
Ulster ramblers stumble upon coastal walk rowNorth Antrim Local Interest List
This path will have been walked for generations, maybe even a few thousand years. Access for walkers previously was via styles on a number of fences that crossed the path.
It would appear that Moyle District Council has a responsibility for public paths under the Access to the Countryside (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 but has been very dilatory in having the problems resolved.
Ballintoy Harbour ~ Access Problem for Walkers!
It would appear that Moyle District Council has a responsibility for public paths under the Access to the Countryside (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 but has been very dilatory in having the problems resolved.
Ballintoy Harbour ~ Access Problem for Walkers!Does anyone know if this problem has been resolved yet?
Cheers
Ptarmigan