The Ramblers’ Association (Appellant/Claimant) v The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Respondent/Defendant)
Tuesday 21 April 2026
By Appellant’s Notice dated 1 April 2025, Roxlena Limited (the First Interested Party) appeals a decision of the High Court dated 11 March 2025. The judge allowed a judicial review, quashed an Inspector’s decision of 10 April 2024 refusing to confirm a Definitive Map Modification Order.
The Inspector had refused to confirm the Cumbria County Council (Parish of Hayton) Definitive Map Modification Order, made under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which would have added footpaths and a bridleway in Hayton Woods, Cumbria.
The Claimant charity challenged the refusal insofar as it related to the footpaths The Defendant conceded the claim, but Roxlena Ltd, owner of most of the affected land and a statutory objector, continues to contest the proceedings.
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