Footpaths & PRoW
Noted Footpath Issues
DMMO request for creation of a PRoW along the route of the Old Tank Track at Helford. CONSULTATION NOW CLOSED (24.1.21) awaiting outcome.
Ongoing- Bream Cove; issue with steps down to the beach from Footpath 20/SWCP. Users need to take EXTREME CARE. Despite repair works including new steps this remains a problem Oct 2020
Our parish has a long stretch of the South West Coast Path (SWCP) running through it from Helford Beach to Maenporth. The regularly send out newsletter for projects, volunteers and fundraising which can be accessed through this link.
There is an extensive network of public rights of way throughout Mawnan Parish, the detailed routes being given lower down this page. Some of these are cut by the parish council and details of how and when this is done can be found by reviewing our footpath cutting contract – if you have any complaints or suggestion to give us it is much easier if you have already looked at our specification.
Click here to take you to the interactive map on Cornwall Council’s website, which can be used to show footpaths, mining history, parish boundaries …. a multitude of things really!
If you find an issue with an existing path or stile please let the parish clerk know by using the contact button on the left – if you can a picture of this issue is always appreciated. However, we are only responsible for maintaining a small section of the footpath network in our parish and may feel it necessary to forward details of your issues to Cornwall Council’s Public Rights of Way team to get them sorted out.
What is a Public Right of Way?
Public Rights of Way are legally designated routes over which any member of the public has a right to pass. All PRoWs are defined on a map (the Definitive Map) held by Cornwall Council and each one is identified by a number. Any route marked on the Definitive Map is a PRoW regardless of its level of usage or its state.
There are three types of PRoW:
- Footpaths can be accessed only on foot. Pushchairs etc. are permitted and it is legal to push a bicycle or lead a horse but not ride one.
- Bridleways are open to horses and cyclists as well as pedestrians. Adjacent landowners may access their land with vehicles but should not damage the surface of the path
- Byways are open to pedestrians, horse-riders, cyclists and vehicles.
Rights and responsibilities
There is a lot of confusion over the various rights and responsibilities associated with PRoWs and they are poorly understood. If you are in doubt about your own rights in relation to footpaths, you should contact Cornwall Council or an appropriate legal advisor.
Most PRoWs cross private land and it is usually the responsibility of the landowner or occupier to ensure that the path is safe and usable. As in other circumstances, landowners have a duty of care towards anyone accessing their land and must take reasonable steps to prevent injury. It is illegal to prevent the public accessing a PRoW or to give misleading information in order to deter them.
The Parish Council has no duties to protect or improve footpaths, but, working with Cornwall Council under the Local Maintenance Partnership agreement, does help to look after them.
Walkers and horse-riders also have a big part to play in looking after our PRoWs. It is essential that all users of PRoWs are familiar with the Countryside Code and are respectful of other people’s property, which includes sticking to the path as shown on up-to-date OS maps.
Footpath Categories
Gold
National routes (e.g. SW Coast Path), strategic routes promoted by Cornwall County Council (e.g. Saints Way, St. Michael’s Way), links to promoted and national routes, links between communities, routes known to be well used local paths.
Mawnan Footpaths
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From road West of PENWARNE to Parish Boundary. |
Gold path
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2.
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From North of BAREPPA to road North of MAWNAN SMITH. |
Gold path
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3.
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From FP 3 to Parish Boundary North of PENWARNE. |
Gold path
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4.
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From FP 3 to Parish Boundary West of LOWER TREGARNE. |
Gold path
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5.
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From road North of BAREPPA to Parish Boundary. |
Gold path
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6.
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From road South of BAREPPA to Parish Boundary. |
Gold path
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7.
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From HIGHER PENPOL to road West of BOSKENSOE. |
Gold path
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8.
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From road South East of LOWER TREGARNE to road North of MAWNAN SMITH. |
Gold path
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9.
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From road North of MAWNAN SMITH to road South of CARLIDNACK. |
Gold path
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10.
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From CARLIDNACK to FP 11. |
Gold path
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11.
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From CARLIDNACK to FP 27 and MAENPORTH. |
Gold Path
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12.
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From MEUDON to FP 11. |
Gold path
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13.
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From BOSANATH MILL to Parish Boundary. |
Gold path
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14.
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From HIGHER PENPOL to road West of LOWER PENPOL. |
Gold path
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15.
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From HIGHER PENPOL to MAWNAN SMITH. |
Gold path
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16.
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From CARWINION COTTAGE to road (MAWNAN SMITH). |
Gold path
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17.
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From MAWNAN SMITH to MEUDON. |
Gold path
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18.
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From MAENPORTH to TREWORGAN (CLIFF PATH). |
Gold path
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19.
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From MAWNAN SMITH to road North of BOSVEAL with spur. |
Gold path
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20.
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From road South of CHENHALLS to CLIFF PATH 18 (TREWORGAN). |
Gold path
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21.
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From NANSIDWELL to FP 18 (CLIFF PATH) with spur. |
Gold path
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22.
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From ROSEMULLION to road North of MAWNAN. |
Gold path
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23.
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From MAWNAN to FP 24. |
Gold path
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24.
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From FP 23 to FP 21 (ROSEMULLION HEAD). |
Gold path
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25.
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From road East of DURGAN to GREEB ROCK. |
Gold path
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26.
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From road South of BOSLOE to PORTHALLACK. |
Gold path
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27.
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From FP 11 (MAENPORTH) to road North East of MEUDON. |
Gold path
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28.
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From MAWNAN CHURCH to PORTHALLACK. |
Gold path
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29.
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From MAWNAN CHURCH to PORTHALLACK (CLIFF PATH). |
Gold path
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30.
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From DURGAN to PASSAGE COVE. |
Gold path
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31.
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From TREBAH FARM to DURGAN. |
Gold path
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32.
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From road West of LOWER PENPOL to ANNA MARIA. |
Gold path
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33.
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From FP 23 to FP 29. |
Gold path
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34.
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Over the top of ROSEMULLION HEAD. |
Gold path
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35.
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From HELFORD PASSAGE to SLIPWAY AT BAR BEACH. |
Gold path
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Those listed in BLUE are cut & maintained by the parish but we may not cover the entire length of the path listed.
