HC Deb 26 July 1977 vol 936 c160W
Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the designation of the Wolds Way in North Humberside.

Mr. Denis Howell

The decision to approve the Countryside Commission's proposals for this long distance footpath is being issued today. The route runs for 71 miles from Filey to North Ferriby and forms a continuation of the Cleveland Way. The next step is for the local authorities to create rights of way where these do not already exist, by agreement wherever possible and otherwise by orders which, if opposed, will come to the Secretary of State for decision. Compensation is payablye to landowners if they suffer depreciation or disturbance.

With tolerance on both sides I am sure rights of way can be created which will ensure that the Wolds Way successfully reconciles the interests of walkers and farmers.