Here is the latest news from the Rights of Way department. If you have any questions about news stories or wish to comment on particular issues, please email
countryside@darlington.gov.uk
Footpath 5 from The Front at Middleton One Row Reopens - posted 27/10/08
Following work to the property adjoining the path, Public Footpath Number 5 has been reopened
Bishopton: Footpath 3 reopens - posted 30/09/08
Following a temporary closure to allow building work, Public Footpath 3, leading from Manor Farm, High Street in Bishopton Village will be reopened on Wednesday 1st. October.
Building work has been suspended.
Gating Order for Nelson’s Lane at Brafferton - Posted 12/06/08
A Gating Order has been applied to Nelson’s Lane at Brafferton. This does not affect the access via this lane to the other footpaths and bridleway in this part of Brafferton. For Further details, please see the Gating Orders page.
Footpaths 34/35 at Lingfield: good news! Posted 28/04/08
Many thanks to personnel from Lingfield Point and from Magnet, who recently assisted DBC’s Countryside Team in completing a clean-up operation along this path.
A large amount of litter and rubbish was removed, with the aim of making the path an attractive walk for the local population, as well as encouraging green exercise for the employees of businesses in the Lingfield area.
The Countryside Team would very much like to engage with other interested groups and businesses to lend a hand in tackling other such projects in their local areas.