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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Use of Public Rights of Way
"Dorset Council recognises
that public rights of way and the cycleway / walking trails in Dorset provide an opportunity for local people to
take exercise and get some fresh air in these difficult times. These paths
should not be blocked or obstructed and cannot legally be closed to the
public. It is also important to stress that people should not be
making special journeys to access them. Travel to exercise is NOT essential
travel and people should not be travelling to do their daily exercise.
Please see the latest Government guidance on access to green spaces and
as always, follow the Countryside Code.
Local communities throughout the County rely on rights
of way and cycleway / walking trails, however this should not be the cause
of unnecessary travel into and around the County – so, if there is a
particular problem with people gathering on rights of way or cycleway /
walking trails, then the Police should be informed. They have the power to
disperse any groups behaving in such a way.
Dorset Council will work with the Police and other
agencies to take any further actions necessary in the event of any changes
to legislation or Government guidance, however, at this time there are no
plans nor legal means to close public rights of way or the cycleway /
walking trail networks for COVID-19 related reasons".
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