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Martley Footpath Network

The Parish of Martley has a network of footpaths, made up of 296 separate links, total length around 42 miles (60km footways, 7km bridleways). These were registered as public rights of way some 50 years ago. In recent years more and more interest has been shown in opening and maintaining these paths all over the country, after all, as a walker you have as much right to be on the path, as you do on any public road.

18 years ago this year (now, 2007, 1989), a group of volunteers was established, under the leadership of Mr Keith Trumper. The purpose of the group was to open up unused rights of way for all to enjoy, and in this the group has been singularly successful. Martley is well known to have one of the most complete and well signposted networks anywhere in the County--99% open.

The group has a strange name--brainstormed in a local pub, probably after too many ales-- 'The Path-or-Nones" from the Greek (obviously). In fact, in the British Museum there is a whole gallery devoted to us (unusually, for such an august institution they had trouble with the spelling--I have complained). We meet for 2-3 hours, third Sunday of each month, tackling anything from clearence of undergrowth to the installation of bridges and stiles. Do join us, we meet at about 0930, outside Martley Memorial Hall.

Worcestershire County Council grant aids the effort, in what is known as the Parish Paths Partnership (P3), administered by Martley Parish Council. As liaison between walkers, landowners and the County, a local person is appointed as Parish Paths Warden, currently John Nicklin of The Chandlery.

The Path-or-Nones do not organise walks, this is left to others, but they have produced a set of ten pamphlets for circular walks in the parish. These are now included on this web site for FREE download, or email, write or phone me and I will send them to you by post (would appreciate a stamped addressed envelope).

For more information call John Nicklin on 0044 (0)1886 888318 email