Walks Around Somerton
Welcome to the Walks Around Somerton section of the Somerton Community Website
There are many walks in and around Somerton written and updated regularly by Martyn Smith.
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General Information
THE COUNTY COUNCIL’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The County Council is the body responsible for keeping the legal record of Rights of Way up to date and to protect and assert your right to use the network.
Any faults or problems may be reported to the Council by telephone (0300 123 2224), through the County Council website www.somerset.gov.uk or to the Parish Paths Liaison Officer whose contact details are available from Somerton Town Council (01458 272236). Obstructions, dangerous animals, harassment and misleading signs on rights of way are illegal and should be reported to the County Council.
FARMERS’/LANDOWNERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Keep rights of way clear of obstructions and overhanging vegetation
Maintain stiles and gates across footpaths and bridleways (with the assistance of maintenance authorities)
Restore the surface of any cross-field footpath or bridleway which has been ploughed within 14 days
Not to plough any footpath or bridleway which constitutes a headland, ie field edge
Not to allow any prohibited bull in a field through which a right of way passes
Not to allow barbed or electrified wire to cross through stiles, or run closely adjacent to rights of way
Not to erect misleading signs likely to deter use of rights of way
WALKERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES – THE COUNTRY CODE
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work
Guard against all risk of fire
Leave all gates as found
Keep your dogs under close control
Keep to public rights of way across farmland
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone
Take your litter home
Help to keep all water clean
Protect wildlife, plants and trees
Take special care on country roads
Make no unnecessary noise