Harwell - Public Footpath Upgraded to Bridleway

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF MODIFICATION ORDER SECTION 53 OF THE WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981

The Oxfordshire County Council

Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way for Oxfordshire Harwell Bridleway No. 17 Modification Order 2026

On the 27 July 2026, Oxfordshire County Council confirmed without modification the above order made under section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The effect of the order as confirmed is to modify the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by:-

Upgrading to a bridleway the public footpath from Reading Road (A417) at Harwell Turning at OS grid reference SU 4871 8887 running south-south-west for 1,282 metres to Newbury Road (A4185) opposite North Drive at SU 4823 8769.

A copy of the Order, the Order map and an explanatory statement may be seen free of charge during opening hours at Didcot Library, 197 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8RU. Tel: 01865 815140, or online at https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/03556-harwell (accessible via the QR code). A copy can also be obtained on request from rightsofwaylegal@oxfordshire.gov.uk

The order as confirmed became operative on the date of confirmation but if a person aggrieved by the order wants to question its validity, on the ground that it is not within the powers of section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or on the ground that any requirement of Schedule 15 to the Act has not been complied with in relation to the order, he or she may, under paragraph 12 of Schedule 15 to the Act, within 42 days from 20 August 2026, make an application for that purpose to the High Court.

Dated: 20 August 2026

Director of Environment and Highways

Oxfordshire County Council

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