Walking and Footpaths

Map

Jan 2024 - please find attached a pdf of 'A Land Manager's guide to rights of way in Suffolk' which explains what the landowner should be doing to maintain the land when a PRoW crosses it.

17 March 2023 update re FP5 and FP6 off Millway Lane:

PROW have contacted the new owner of these fields, who is quite happy to re-instate the Rights of Way Footpaths where necessary, that were pointed out in a long email to him. He is a producer of Parsley, and this is a high value crop that needs to be free of dog feaces particulary, as it is cut and washed then sold! So, the previous ‘Desire/non right of way routes’, that dog walkers enjoyed may not all be available now, as those field edges apparently add up to 4 acres, so walkers will be welcome on the legal rights of way footpaths.

He may put out some canes and rope to indicate where walkers should be, to aid clarity, as to the available legal routes. He seemed very positive, not wanting to upset locals, etc, but needs to produce our food in the long run.

The cross-field path 006 he has said will be “Wheel Marked” out this weekend, and a tractor and roller used to re-instate the ploughed edges of rights of way footpath 005 next week when hopefully the weather dries out a tad. PROW finish off by saying that they hope people can adjust to the new owner.

  The Lows Footpath

Updated Public Rights of Way Map Suffolk County Council Feb 2023

 Large Footpaths (Map - revised August 2020)

 Village Footpaths (Notes)

 

 

 

 

 

Villagers agthered at bridge on Footpath FP20 from 2004

 

 

 

Help keep Palgrave's Footpaths Open

We don't have an official Footpath Warden. However many parishioners and Parish Councillors regularly walk the   footpaths around the village but we still need your help to keep our footpaths open and walkable. If you find that a footpath can't be walked or is blocked by crops please email the Parish Clerk or you can report any activity direct to   Norfolk or Suffolk Councils via the links below through their reporting tools. A chart to help walkers which should be used in conjunction with the Village Footpaths Map is available.

 

Footpath stile

SUFFOLK FOOTPATHS

Use the above link to report a problem online on any Suffolk Footpath.

Footpath stile

NORFOLK FOOTPATHS

Use the above link to report a problem online on any Norfolk Footpath.

PALGRAVE WALKING GROUP

Group of WalkersOur group meets on the mornings of the 2nd to the 4th or 5th Tuesdays each month with the details of planned walks going out to all registered group members and published each month in the Palgrave Star. We are currently getting between 15 and 20 walkers for each walk, normally leaving Palgrave Community Centre at 9.45 a.m. (Please check individual walk details for exact times in case).

Everyone is welcome to join our friendly group but it is regretted that dogs cannot be allowed on our walks. Additionally Palgrave Walking Group, or its walk leaders, cannot be held liable for any injury sustained whilst on any walk they organise. Please contact Andy Matheson on andy@oglog.com or on any of our walks, if you would like further details.

Car sharing is a priority when not walking locally. We also try to use open pubs or cafes on most walks for our refreshments and to support their hospitality.

 If you want to join us for the first time from Palgrave, please make contact in advance so we can be sure there will be a car seat if necessary. 

Please remember The Countryside Code when out walking which is as follows:

The Countryside Code is a standard set of guidelines for members of the public, to ensure respect for and enjoyment of the countryside.

The five points of the Countryside Code are:

  1. Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs
    1. Take maps/guidebooks
    2. Be prepared for changes in weather
    3. Check the weather so you know what to expect
    4. Let someone know where you are going, how long you plan to be
    5. Learn signs and symbols used in the countryside
  1. Leave gates and property as you find them
    1. Farmers may leave gates open to allow their animals to move - so leave an open gate open, and a closed gate closed
    2. Contact the local authority if you see a sign which may be misleading or illegal (e.g. Private -No Entry on a public footpath)
    3. Follow paths where crops are growing
    4. Use gates or stiles if possible, rather than climbing walls or fences, to avoid damage
    5. Don't disturb ruins or historic sites
    6. Don't interfere with machinery or livestock
  1. Protect plants and animals and take your litter home
    1. Litter and leftover food spoils the beauty of the countryside
    2. Don't damage, destroy or remove features such as rocks, plants and trees
    3. Give wild animals and farm animals plenty of space as they can behave unpredictably
    4. Be careful not to drop matches or smouldering cigarettes.
  1. Keep dogs under close control
    1. By law, you must control your dog so that it does not disturb or scare farm animals or wildlife
    2. Farmers are, by law, entitled to destroy a dog that injures or worries their animals
    3. Always clean up after your dog and get rid of the mess responsibly
  1. Consider other people
    1. Respect the needs of local people
    2. When riding a bike or driving a vehicle, slow down for horses, walkers and livestock and give them plenty of room
    3. By law, cyclists must give way to walkers and horse-riders on bridleways
    4. Support the rural economy - for example, buy your supplies from local shops

If you would like more details on Rights of Way and the do's and don'ts involved with R.O.Ws, please use the link below to access more information

 A beginner’s guide to rights of way and access law - Ramblers