Public Access for Farmers and Land Managers
Boundaries Crossing Public Paths
We can help to ensure that gates are well fitted, easy to use and properly signed to encourage all users to access paths appropriately.
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Ploughing and Cropping
Even though ploughing over public rights of way is sometimes necessary, the law is very specific on how this happens.
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Livestock and Animals
Livestock farming is a vital part of Exmoor's economy, careful management can improve public safety and reduce liability for farmers.
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Fences Alongside Paths
If you require a temporary fence alongside a public right of way please make sure that a safe path of appropriate width is allowed.
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Surface Works
In many cases, some form of prior authorisation is required by law for changes to the surface of a public right of way.
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Hedges, Overgrowth and Trees
Landowners are responsible for ensuring that trees alongside a public right of way do not constitute a hazard to users of the path.
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Diseases and Public Access
If you are concerned about public access in relation to disease, please contact a Ranger to discuss how we may be able to help.
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Obstruction and Encroachment
Remember, the law does not allow you to block a public right of way for land management reasons on an informal basis.
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We are here to help
If you have any other questions or concerns about Public Rights of Way or the other work of the National Park Authority please get in touch with our Rangers, or contact our Main Office:
Exmoor National Park Authority
Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL
Tel: 01398 323665
Email: info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
- Information for Farmers and Land Managers
- Information for Tourism Providers
- Business & Economy
- Grants and Funding
- The Lynmouth Pavilion Project
- Moor To Enjoy Project
- Superfast Broadband
- Affordable Housing on Exmoor
- Brendon Commons Council
- Simonsbath Programme
- Headwaters of the Exe Project
- Grown in Britain on Exmoor
