 | Kenilworth Footpath Preservation Group |
| This page is part of the archive of community profiles and was written in February 2004.
 In July 1974 an open meeting was held at a school to express concern at the poor state of the public footpaths and bridleways around Kenilworth. Many were obstructed and almost all were difficult to find and walk easily. Action was clearly necessary and it was decided to form a group to remedy the situation.
The Kenilworth Footpath Preservation Group started by tracing the route of all local paths and listing obstructions. The next stage was to contact farmers and landowners to begin the process of building and repairing stiles, putting in plank bridges and clearing and waymarking with blue and yellow arrows. |
|  Stanley Alexander, speaking on behalf of the numerous members of the group, said:
"Warwickshire County Council recognised and approved these efforts initially. The group now work in close co-operation with the Countryside Recreation Team, who supply material and tools and logistics to the group and also keep us informed of current government legislation, and with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
As a pioneering group we have succeeded in maintaining 80 miles of footpaths in our footpath guide 'Kenilworth Footpaths' which is regularly revised and updated, creating a major amenity for the Kenilworth and Warwickshire community"
The group are currently active in promoting access to the footpaths network for the disabled and the less mobile by installing metal and wooden kissing gates to replace stiles. The tasks are suitable for all levels of ability and fitness so all can contribute. |
|  Kenilworth Footpath Preservation Group meet for working parties on the third Sunday morning of each month at 9.45 a.m. in the Brays car park of Kenilworth Castle, finishing around 1 pm in a local pub.
For more information about the group you can contact Brian Nicol, the founder and organiser, on 01926 854930 or Archie James, the co-organiser, on 01926 858848
Or you can visit the website built by the group at www.kenilworthfootpaths.org.uk |
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