Widths - How wide is a path?

In simple terms, the width of a path is the width it was given when it was dedicated (created), plus any new width that has become path.

Where a width for a path has been recorded, it will be found in the definitive statement for the path.

The width of the path created by usage is wider than the line that may be trodden. Riders’ legs overhang any path made from hoofprints, unless there is evidence that everyone lifted their legs, perhaps to get through a narrow section!

In Hertfordshire, most new bridleways are given a width of 4m. This enables people to pass with comfort.

Example Widths in Bushey

Bushey 51 BW width: 13m-15m
Bushey 52 BW width: 8.5m-15m
Bushey 53 BW width: 4m
Bushey 54 BW width: 3.7m-10m
Bushey 55 BW width: 13m-35m
Bushey 56 BW width: 3.5m-3.7m (has adjoining FP of 1.2m width)
Bushey 65 BW width: 10m-32m
Bushey 68 BW width: 5m
Bushey 69 BW width: 5m
Bushey 70 BW width: 7m