Fly-tipping, fallen trees, blocked or overgrown bridlepaths, boggy ground, crops, livestock issues, broken or hazardous gates, loose dangerous wire or inadequate fencing?
Follow these steps to report an issue with a Right of Way that is affecting you here in Somerset...
STEP 1. Click the orange button below to open the 'Explore Somerset' map and notify Somerset Council
There are over 9000 public rights of way in Somerset. The Council are responsible for making sure that the network of paths is free from obstruction and easy to use. You can report problems on public rights of way by using their Explore Somerset map.
STEP 2. Click on the + on the bottom left of the Somerset Council map. Carefully click on the mapped public right of way where the issue is situated and follow the instructions online.
Once you have logged the problem on the Somerset Council map, it will be picked up by a member of the Council's Maintenance team.
The Council should then investigate and prioritise the fault depending on its severity and the type of path it is on. You can track the progress using the Explore Somerset map and they should email you with an update when the team have actioned something.
The Council will state that most problems are dealt with relatively quickly, but that problems that involve third parties in some way, such as landowners, the Environment Agency, or land agents can take longer to resolve.
STEP 3. Tell the Mendip Bridleways and Byways Association about the issue
We want to hear from you and can support you. Particularly if you've reported a dangerous issue and if the Council do not act reasonably and swiftly to resolve it. Click the orange button below to send us an email...
STEP 4. If you have been involved in, or witnessed an accident involving a horse, please report it to the British Horse Society
The British Horse Society now have a dedicated accident reporting website. Any incidents involving a horse while riding on the Highway should be reported using this link...
The main forms on the British Horse Society's website cover equestrian related road accidents, slippery road surfaces, dangerous dogs, low flying, fireworks, and wind turbines.
There is also room to report any other incident so that we can monitor other issues and include additional reporting forms as they become necessary. There is plenty of other useful equestrian safety information, advice and guidance for all riders and carriage drivers.
We all know that without hard statistical evidence, we are not in a position to lobby those in a position to make changes.
Let's work together to make Mendip a safe and wonderful place to enjoy the countryside
