ABOUT US

Bucknell P3 (Parish Path Partnership) Group was formed in December 2006 (local Coordinator: Mike Starr (01547 530179)

A P3 Group consists of local volunteers who liaise with Shropshire Council to help improve the condition of Countrywide Access and Rights of Way in their area.

Bucknell and Bedstone parish was designated an “Action Area” for 2007-8 (along with Stowe, Hopton Castle and Clungunford). During this period the Council improved the condition and accessibility of the Rights of Way in these parishes which entailed renewing or refurbishing stiles, gates, sign posts etc.


The parish of Bedstone & Bucknell


When this was completed, the P3 Group monitored the paths and assisted in their maintenance where feasible. This could include removing undergrowth, repairing stiles etc. The Council runs courses and provide the necessary tools.

At present the group comprises 7 volunteers. Anyone who has an interest in our local Rights of Way and wishes to join the group should contact Mike Starr.

Alternatively, if anyone simply has any comments to make about the condition of the paths in the parish and surrounding area, then please let Mike Starr know.

Monday 26 October 2015

Upper Lye revisited

It had been 6 years since we last cleared this path at Upper Lye and it was high time we did it again.

Setting off from the road we came across evidence of a new kissing gate looking for all the world like a french pissoire - Mike duly posed.  

Then we went a bit further north and set about clearing the pathway all the way to the field.

The task ahead
Mke attacks
Plenty of bracken
Looking a lot better

The final stretch cleared.
 The whole job took about 2½ hours, but well worth the effort.

footpath cleared (again)