As someone who walks a lot I often silently thank all those farmers and organisations who keep up the county's pathways - particularly in maintaining footbridges and stiles.
The county council's Environment Department is ultimately responsible for securing footpaths, but, under-resourced as they are, they now get official help from local Ramblers' groups.
Footpaths are pretty well looked after locally (in my humble opinion) - so I was quite surprised to see this dilapidated footbridge (over a ditch) near the River Anker. Paradoxically, this exception to the rule is a reminder about how much in order most of the network of paths is.
This particular spot looks like it hasn't been cared for in some time- fortunately the crossing isn't that hazardous.
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