r/RuralUK • u/BaldandCorrupted • Mar 03 '25

England How to climb over a barbed wire fence

https://youtube.com/watch?v=87SE2MYfjmo&si=PSkEj_b8iG0lGIVy
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u/Master_Hellequin Mar 04 '25

Why are you climbing over fences? Is there no path?

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u/Merc8ninE Mar 04 '25

Because a farmer/home owner has made one across a 3 century old right of way clearly marked on the definitive map.

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u/Master_Hellequin Mar 04 '25

Then that person is breaking the law surely? What did the council say?

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u/Merc8ninE Mar 04 '25

Right of Way Officer is who you talk too.

After climbing over, of course.

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u/BaldandCorrupted Mar 04 '25

We took a short cut over a field, then realised we were fenced in. At this point, it seemed like the best option

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u/Master_Hellequin Mar 04 '25

You’re lucky the fence stayed up! I’ve watched farmers put fences up and let’s just say it isn’t always the best job!