^{[I originally posted this entry as early access for my Patreon patrons on 23 August 2022].}

For those who aren't aware, England, Scotland, and Wales have a system of public footpaths and bridleways collectively recognised as rights of way.

They allow folk to travel across private land without fear of a charge of trespassing. Or threat or reprisal from landowners.

In rural areas, they can make getting from Point A to Point B on foot a much quicker journey than if you had to stick to the footpaths alongside roads. They also make for interesting routes for those of us inclined to photo walks.

The entrance to this public footpath can be found north of Cotton End.

I didn't take it while I was cat-sitting for Jo and Becky this time, but hopefully, if I have the chance to cat-sit Meg and Mog again, I will be able to explore it further.

Or, at least, others not far away which lead to places that seem enticing to my photographic eye.

If you want to see how extensive the right-of-way system is in the UK, check out the Footpath Map.