Comment

Representation ID: 168632

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum

Policy FOX/15
Having previously stated that there are no bridleways nor byways in village, Policy FOX/15 goes on to call for a wider footpath network and the creation of new footpath / cycle links.
The Cambridgeshire Local Access Forum finds this unacceptable as it does not comply with many areas of the Cambridgeshire Rights of Way Improvement Plan, which states that bridleway network is inadequate, fragmented and in need of improvement. Creation of footpaths and/or footpath /cycle path links will only serve to further fragment bridleway network and add to its inadequacy.
Appendix 2 acknowledges that chalkland is suitable for equestrians where there are already stud farms for the racing industry. Such an area is therefore suitable for all types of equestrian activities and Parish should be looking to providing access facilities.
We request that, through this plan, Foxton Parish Council, undertake to improve rights of way network/active travel network by creation of bridleways (or even better, restricted byways) which are the most inclusive form of access rather than restrictive footpaths and shared cycle/pedestrian paths.