Thumbs up for Exmoor paths
Getting around Exmoor is easier than ever, according to a recent survey of Exmoor National Park’s public rights of way (PROW). The survey showed that 96% of Exmoor’s PROWs meet the nationally recognised ‘ease of use’ standard, an improvement of 3% over the previous year and above the Management Plan target for 2011.
“This good news is a result of a great team effort to enable local people and visitors to enjoy Exmoor more easily,” says Dan Barnett, head of access and recreation at the National Park Authority said: “I’d like to thank our volunteers and the community for their efforts and assure our path users that we will do our best to maintain these standards despite the difficult financial climate.”
Exmoor’s public rights of way network extends to almost 1,000km and is managed and maintained by Exmoor National Park Authority under delegated agreements with Devon and Somerset County Councils. To search for upcoming walks in the park, visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/index/visiting/activities.htm
Image by Manfred Heyde.
