A bridleway dispute involving fences blocking a public right of way is being resolved after a council removes barriers following a six-year legal battle. David Moore, 63, and his wife Dawn, 59, have argued that the public pathway does not run by their property. The case has progressed through multiple stages, including the High Court, where they say they spent about £325,000 pursuing their challenge. Local residents have reacted positively to the council’s decision to remove the fences.
According to the reporting, the couple’s legal efforts were described as contested and lengthy, with the central issue focused on the legal status and alignment of the bridleway. While the council’s action now restores access for the public route, the owner has indicated they may pursue further legal options. The reports say the matter could be taken to the European Court of Human Rights, suggesting the dispute may not be fully concluded from the owners’ perspective.
