- This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 1 month ago by
.
-
Posts
-
Does anyone have any ‘safe walking routes’ that involve use of a public right of way, where cows are grazed?
We have an issue where one of our routes has between 3-10 beef stock kept in a field with no fencing.
It is a well-used route by school children and dog-walkers; the latter are asked to keep dogs on leads.
If you do and have any advice / risk assessment that would be amazing!
Thank you
Liz Mapstone
Dear Liz – I assume you are using national guidelines for your assessments? If so, then if the route is of a reasonable surface and the livestock present no real threat, then you could argue it is an available route. However, if this is simply a route across a field then it is unlikely to be available. Happy to chat if you want to call me.
Rob Camp
E: rob.camp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
T: 01305224548Thanks Rob
Yes to national guidance – Emergency Covid-19 scheme to mitigate use of mixed age groups on home to school transport.
The route is a public right of way, which runs the side of a field. The areas around the entry and exit to the field (kissing gates) are paved.
There are signs asking for dogs to be kept on a lead – not applicable to school children unless they are being accompanied by a dog-walker.
Liz Mapstone
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.