Footpaths Officer

All problems relating to footpaths in the Parish should be reported to Andy Parr, Upton Bishops Footpaths Officer at uptonbishopfootpaths@gmail.com or the Clerk at clerk@uptonbishop.gov.uk

Please give as many details as possible with regards to the location and problem encountered, together with your contact details so that the Footpaths Officer can contact you for more information if necessary.

All reports will be forwarded to the Footpaths Officer for investigation.

Due to copyright we are not allowed to show the map of the footpaths in the village but they can be viewed at Herefordshire Council. To find out more visit https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/prow

You can also see the footpaths around Upton Bishop at 

https://footpathmap.co.uk/map/?zoom=15&lng=-2.5210321295612617&lat=51.94041050359402

Unfortunately not all the features this site provides are free but you can choose if you want the paid for features. This site is also good for planning walks in other areas to as it covers the whole of the UK.

When using the footpaths in Upton Bishop please adhere to the Countryside Code:

    • Prevent damage to walls, fences, and property
    • Leave gates and property as you find them.
    • Keep to marked footpaths, even if muddy, to protect crops, plants, and wildlife.
    • Do not feed livestock or wildlife.
    • Take your litter home.
    • Keep dogs under control
    • Consider other people.

 

 

Wooden stiles replaced with gates as part of the Herefordshire Trail upgrade.

The Herefordshire Trail passes through Upton Bishop Parish and many of the wooden stiles along this public footpath have recently been replaced with self closing metal or wooden gates to improve accessibility along the trail.  This project was sponsored by the Wye Valley AONB working in partnership Ross on Wye Walkers are Welcome, with support and assistance from Herefordshire Council Public Rights of Way team, local Parish Footpaths Officer, AONB volunteers and supportive landowners.     A thank you to all those involved.

Please remember The Countryside Code.  Respect. Protect. Enjoy.

New gate on UB22 – January 2022

The footpath, UB22 off Tan House Road has a new pedestrian gate which is accessible in the hedgeline just up from the locked gate.  This has been made possible thanks to the new landowner who has been supportive in facilitating the improvement.

New style on UB 11 – January 2022

The upper stile on the hedgerow bank on the footpath between Felhampton and the M50 underpass / Hartleton Water was reported broken.  With the consent of the landowner the stile has now been replaced with a post marked footpath gap, an additional step has been installed.

New style July 2021

A big thank you to footpaths officer, Andy Parr and Parish Council chairman, Keith Cornwall for putting in this new style on the footpath that runs between Manor House Road and the B4221 near Hill Top.

Repairs to UB 11 April 2021

The wooden & earth steps between two stiles on the much used footpath UB11 running from Bromsash/ Felhampton towards Hartleton water and Drummonds Dub had rotted and collapsed so at the weekend the Footpaths Officer replaced the steps with the support of the landowner.

Our thanks go to Andy Parr, the footpaths officer and the landowner.

Many thanks to the land owner for installing a new stile on footpath UB16, Tanhouse towards Upton Court.

A new post & finger sign has been installed replacing the rotted wooden post at the start of footpath UB11 towards Linton & UB13 towards Upton Crews.

Baseline Survey Report on Parish Public Rights of Way

The report provides a baseline description of the condition of the footpaths in the parish of Upton Bishop, thereby allowing a maintenance plan to be drawn up and implemented taking into account the priorities, safety, resources and funding.   Only Public Rights of Way (PROW), as defined in the Herefordshire Council (HC), are included in the report.

Volunteers needed to help with the footpaths

Would you be interested in assisting the Footpaths Officer in maintaining the Parish footpaths ? Volunteers are needed to help carry out minor maintenance, for example clearing vegetation from around stiles, gates and signposts across the parish. If you are willing to volunteer and would like more information please contact Andy Parr, Upton Bishops Footpaths Officer at uptonbishopfootpaths@gmail.com

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