Public Footpath 121 (Farnham) Diversion and Map Modification Order 2026

The above order, made on 26 March 2026 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will, if confirmed, divert public footpath no. 121 (Farnham) from point A located 370 metres south of Guildford Road (grid ref. 486343 147159) and proceeding 140 metres southeast then east to point B (grid ref. 486602 146840) before turning southeast, running 350 metres via point C (grid ref. 486494 147108) and joining public footpath no. 208 (Farnham) on the North Downs Way at point D (grid. ref. 486602 146840), a total distance of 490 metres, to a line running from point A (grid ref.486343 147159) and proceeding 160 metres south-east to point C (grid ref. 486494 147108), then 50 metres north-east to point E (grid ref. 486538 147133), then 285 metres south-east to point F (grid ref. 486655 146875) at the junction with Public Footpath 208 (Farnham), the North Downs Way, located 65 metres north-east of the existing path junction at point D (grid ref. 486602 146840), a total distance of 495 metres, as shown on the order map.

A copy of the order 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, telephone. 0300 200 1003), at Waverley Borough Council, Council Offices, The Burys, Godalming, GU7 1HR, and Farnham Library, Vernon House, West Street, Farnham GU9 7DR 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.

Any representation or objection relating to the order must be sent in writing to the Countryside Access team (quoting reference DW/EW/3/1/18) at Surrey County Council, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ not later than 30 April 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Surrey County Council may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations or objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order. Any representations not withdrawn will be sent with the order to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation.

Please note that in the interests of open government, responses to this consultation may be disclosed to the public and may be summarised for inclusion in committee reports. If you do not wish your personal details to be made public, please notify us in your response.

Dated: 02 April 2026

Lucy Monie, Director – Highways, Transport and Network Management

Any Enquiries relating to this notice should be directed to: Countryside Access Team, Surrey County Council, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ. Telephone: 0300 2001003 or email: rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk