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This route runs from Tollgate Road to edge of the A1(M) motorway. We would like to see it extended over the bridge that carries the footpath over the motorway. It is left in its current position because of poor order making at the time the A1(M) was constructed. We need a volunteer to photograph this route for this year's Access and Riding Rights of Way Survey. It's easy - just take photographs (safely) when you use the path. Find out more!

Legal History 20 Jun 1953: The route was recorded as CRF (Carriage Road used as a Footpath) on the original definitive map. 31 Dec 1977: The route was shown as a footpath on the special review draft map and statement, but objections were made to this. The Special Review was abandoned in 1984 and so this proposal did not take place. DM sheet SR-69. 1985: The Welwyn Hatfield District (Tollgate Farm, North Mymms) (Public Path Creation Diversion Extinguishment) Orders 1985 would have extinguished North Mymms 28, but following BHS objection was not confirmed. 1987: Application to Hatfield Magistrates Court to extinguish North Mymms 28. Following BHS objection, the magistrates refused the application. 4 Feb 2000: Application by landowners to downgrade to FP. HCC reference W+H/45. 2 May 2006: North Mymms 28 was not shown on the County Council's List of Streets and so this NERC exemption did not apply. 2 May 2006: Restricted Byway rights were confirmed or created on this path by virtue of ss 47 and 48 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, subject to determination of earlier application. 6 Feb 2026: Hertfordshire County Council turned down the landower's application to downgrade or delete this route. Application Process Path Application Certificate Direction Inv Report Decision Decision Date EC226 4 Feb 2000 W+H45 unknown N/A 10 Jun 2025 No order 6 Feb 2026

Definitive Statement (4 Dec 2015) Path: [North Mymms] 28.  Recorded Status: Restricted Byway.  Definitive Map sheet: 69 Commences from Tollgate Road S of Tollgate Farm thence NE along southern edge of Tollgate Wood to junction with FP55 at Barnet By-pass (A1). Maintainability This route is maintainable at the public expense by virtue of s.49(1) Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. [RB converted from RUPP]

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