No use Northwick stile.
This cleverly constructed but useless stile can be found on a well used riverside path at SO 836 576 near Northwick Slip, Worcester. Very diffucult to climb over as it lacks a footstep and handhold. The barbed wire looks a little menacing, the spikes on the right could be downright dangerous. This has been reported. The problem remains at 22/9/06 and reported again. and again at 30/04/07
Quote, The Ramblers Association.
(The owner of a dangerous stile or gate may be committing an offence under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.)
Landowners have a duty under section 146 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain any stile across a footpath or bridleway in a �safe condition�, and to the standard of repair required to �prevent unreasonable interference� with the rights of users. This duty applies unless there is a specific agreement or condition to the contrary e.g. under section 66(3) or 147 of the Highways Act 1980. Quote. The Ramblers Association.
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A magnificent replacement at long last (2008) Thank you Countryside Services
