A dispute over a public footpath passing through the garden of a privately owned home continues after a court case. According to local reports, residents say the couple who own the property have rehung at least one barrier after previously facing legal action requiring the reopening of the route. The owners, identified in coverage as David Moore and his wife Dawn, have disputed the approach taken by walkers, with reports stating they accuse ramblers of trespassing. Coverage also describes renewed frustration among villagers following the rehanging of the gate. Sources say the owners have spent substantial sums—reported as up to £400,000—on legal costs and related efforts connected to the dispute. While outlets frame the situation differently, they broadly agree that there is an ongoing back-and-forth over access to the bridleway/footpath through the property, following a prior legal ruling. The case centers on whether the public route is kept open and how barriers are managed, with residents seeking enforcement and the owners arguing for their preferred interpretation of access and conduct.
Couple rehangs gate after legal dispute over public footpath through their garden
A dispute over a public footpath passing through the garden of a privately owned home continues after a court case. According to local reports, residents say the couple who own the property have rehun...
- Residents report that at least one gate or barrier has been rehung at a private property.
- The dispute concerns a public footpath/bridleway that runs through the owners’ garden.
- The owners previously faced a legal fight over keeping the route open and are now reinstalling barriers.
- The owners accuse walkers of trespassing, while residents call for continued access.
- Reported legal costs for the owners total up to about £400,000.
Jubilation turned to renewed frustration after villagers said at least one of the barriers had been rehung. Owner David Moore, pictured, and his wife Dawn have spent up to £400,000 on the case.
2 months agoJubilation turned to renewed frustration after villagers said at least one of the barriers had been rehung. Owner David Moore, pictured, and his wife Dawn have spent up to £400,000 on the case.
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