| Patchetts Green Bridleways Trust | ||
| PG: OBJECTS: PROMOTION: HERTSMERE: Aldenham 20 RB | ||
 Annotated map reproduced courtesy of Googlemaps. |
This route commences from Watling Street at a junction with Oakridge Lane (Aldenham 83) thence SW across FP9 to S of Netherwild Farm thence W running on the S side of the River Colne, to bridleway Aldenham 23. This, and Aldenham 22, forms much of the Otterspool to Watling Street bridleroute along the water meadows. The route continues from Aldenham 23 to a bridge over the River Colne. Part of this route forms part of the Hertfordshire County Council-promoted 6.4 mile Abbot Trail for walkers, riders and cyclists. A volunteer has photographed this route for the 2021/22 Access and Riding Rights of Way Survey, and the page will be updated shortly. Find out more! |
Val Howard and Helga use this Restricted Byway. |
| Legal History 20 Jun 1953: The route was recorded as CRB (Carriage Road used as a Bridleway) on the original definitive map and statement. . 3 Jul 1968: The Diversion of Highways (County of Hertford) (No. 1) Order 1968 divered part of Aldenham 20 to enable the pumping station to be built. The diverted route was given full vehicular rights. 21 Jan 1996: Modification order application for a section of RUPP to be regraded BOAT. HCC reference HTM/82. 2 May 2006: Restricted Byway rights were confirmed or created on this path by virtue of ss 47 and 48 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. 8 Nov 2017: Representative of landowners applies to downgrade Aldenham 20 RB to FP and increase rights on Aldenham 81 BW to RB. HCC reference HTM/214/DIV. 1 Sep 2024: Reported vegetation overgrown severely narrowing path. Reference number: 401004305164. |
Definitive Statement (4 Dec 2015)
Path: [Aldenham] 20. Status: RB. Definitive Map sheet: 76 Commences from Watling Street at junction Oakridge Lane thence SW across FP9 to S of Netherwild Farm thence W running on the S side of the River Colne, to BR23. Thence SW crossing FP22 to junction of FP's 24 and 50a at Little Munden Farm. |
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Maintenance
This route is maintainable at the public expense by virtue of s.49(1) Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. |
© 2023 Patchetts Green Bridleways Trust.
File reference: EC140 (modification) and ED165 (diversion).
HCC reference: HTM/82/MOD, HTM/214/DIV.
