Working to keep
you walking
RECENT IMPROVEMENT WORK
THE AREA WE COVER
CURRENT OBJECTIVES
RECENT IMPROVEMENT WORK
The Kenilworth Footpath Preservation Group, working closely with the Countryside Recreation department of Warwickshire County Council strive to keep over 100 miles of public rights of way open.
In springtime this can be difficult since the vegetation grows very quickly. In 2018 the group purchased two heavy duty battery operated hedge trimmers and a heavy duty strimmer to help speed up the work. These have been purchased using money gained from the sale of our walks book Kenilworth and Beyond.
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Warwickshire County Council have the objective of making public footpaths easier to negotiate and where paths cross boundaries they have a priority list for best practice.
- Gaps
- Gates
- Kissing Gates
- Stiles
Up until a couple of years ago WCC funding enabled the KFPG to replace stiles with gates and kissing gates, even if the stile was sound. However funding cuts now mean that stiles are only replaced now when they become unsound.
In 2018 the KFPG started to fund the production and installation of roadside fingerposts using money gained from the sale of our walks book Kenilworth and Beyond.
This has resulted in the installation of roadside fingerposts in Kenilworth, Leek Wootton, Hill Wootton, Blackdown and Ashow. These show the destination and distance in miles.
This work will be expanded to other villages in the area.
The tasks we carry out, such as installing posts, kissing gates and bridges, together with path clearance, are suitable for all levels of ability and fitness so everyone can contribute. All tools are supplied. We always welcome additional helpers, why not join us?
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