Highways Act 1980
Public Bridleway 152 Shere
Public Path Diversion Order 2026
On 13 January 2026, Surrey County Council confirmed the above Order made under section 119A of the Highways Act 1980. The effect of the Order as confirmed is to divert Bridleway No. 152 (Shere) running from point 'A' (Grid Ref 506746 146794) in an easterly direction for 118 metres to point ‘C' (Grid Ref 506863 146816) then in a south easterly direction for 102 metres to Point ‘D’ (Grid Ref 506958 146775), then continuing in a south easterly direction for 30 metres to Point ‘H’ (Grid Ref 506981 146763) total distance A-C-D-H 250 metres, to a line running from point 'A' (Grid Ref 506746 146794) in a north easterly direction for 86 metres to point ‘B' (Grid Ref 506812 146850) then in an east north easterly direction for 190 metres to Point ‘E’ (Grid Ref 507000 146879), then in a south easterly direction for 50 metres to Point ‘F’ (Grid Ref. 507027 146840), before continuing in a south easterly direction for 39 metres to Point ‘G’ (Grid ref. 507049 146806) total distance A-B-E-F-G 365 metres as shown on Drawing No. 3/1/69/H47. The Bridleway to have a width of 4.0 metres other than on the bridge between Points ‘F’ and ‘G’ where it will be 3.5 metres.
Surrey County Council Bridleways 151 and 152 Shere
Public Path (Part) Extinguishment Order 2026
The above Order, confirmed by Surrey County Council on 27 January 2026, under section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 extinguishes that part of Public Bridleway 151 (Shere) from Point E (O.S. Grid Ref. 507000 146879) in a south, south-westerly direction for a distance of 113 metres to Point D (Grid Ref 506958 146775) as shown on Drawing No. 3/1/69/H47.
The above Order, confirmed on 27 January 2026, under section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 also extinguishes the following parts of Public Bridleway 152 (Shere), as shown on Drawing No. 3/1/69/H47:
From Point B (O.S. Grid Ref. 506812 146850) in an east, south-easterly direction for a distance of 62 metres to Point C (O.S. Grid Ref 506863 146816).
From Point A (O.S. Grid Ref. 506746 146794) in a north easterly direction for a distance of 118 metres to Point C (Grid Ref. 506863 146816), then in a south easterly direction for 102 metres to Point ‘D’ (Grid Ref. 506958 146775), then in a south easterly direction for 30 metres to Point ‘H’ (Grid Ref. 506981 146763). Total Distance A-C-D-H 250 metres.
A copy of the Orders and Map may be seen free of charge at the Countryside Access Office, Surrey County Council, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ (by appointment Tel. 0300 200 1003) and at Guildford Library, North Street, Guildford, GU1 4AL and at Guildford Borough Council, Millmead House, Guildford GU2 4BB during opening hours.
The notice can also be viewed on www.surreycc.gov.uk under Footpaths, Byways and Bridleways. A copy of the Order may be purchased from the County Council for £4.
The Diversion Order came into force on 21 January 2026; the extinguishment Order came into force on 4 February 2026. If a person aggrieved by either Order wants to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Highway Act 1980 as amended or on the ground that any requirement of the Act as amended or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order he or she may under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act within six weeks from 6 February 2026 make an application to the High Court.
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Dated: 6 February 2026
Lucie Monie
Director of Highways, Transport and Network Management
Enquiries to: Countryside Access Team, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ.
Tel 0300 200 1003 or email rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk