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Gate is nailed shut where bridleway on Big Dan Burn walk crosses the road. Fencing on either side of gate has barbed wire to prevent climbing over.

Reported via desktop in the Other Right of Way Issue category anonymously at 15:06, Tuesday 3 March 2026

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9038421.

Gate has been nailed shut on popular walk along a public bridleway - very difficult for somebody with some mobility issues to climb over the gate. This is illegal - Obstruction: Padlocked gates, fences, or barbed wire placed across a bridleway are not allowed.

Updates

  • Thank You for your report. We will review this report at our earliest opportunity.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 15:06, Tuesday 3 March 2026

  • Your report is with the Council’s Countryside and Green Spaces Team and will be investigated by the relevant Area Countryside Officer.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 13:43, Tuesday 10 March 2026

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