Rights of Way

There are numerous rights of way in the parish that connect Semington with other villages and our nearby towns.  Many of these are very old networks that used to be significant means of travelling from place to place.  These days they are mostly used for recreation and are just as important.

The village has a rights of way group that is dedicated to keeping these routes open and safe, working with the Ramblers and Wiltshire Council to repair any damage.  The parish council reviews rights of way issues at every meeting.

If you’d like to join the group, or have an issue to report such as a dangerous stile or blocked path, please contact us here.

Rights of Way Explorer

Screenshot of the Wiltshire Council ArcGIS "Rights of Way Explorer"

The Wiltshire Council website has an extensive range of information regarding rights of way for both users and land owners.

It also provides access to an interactive mapping tool that can be used to explore the footpaths and bridleways in the county.  The paths around Semington can be viewed here

Rights of Way Updates

17Sep

Commenting on the use of the Byway

In May, Wiltshire Council set up an experimental traffic restriction order on the byway that runs from St George’s Road to Hilperton.  This restricts vehicular.. Read More →
27Jun

Bad Actors on the Byway

Despite the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order preventing motor vehicles (except for access) from using the St George’s Road byway, drivers continue to use it putting.. Read More →
04Jun

Byway Use Update

The Experimental Traffic Regulation Order on the St George’s Road Byway which the Parish Council and villagers have been calling for is now in operation... Read More →

Recreation

19Feb

Counting vehicles on the byway

As you know, following the Autumn safety reviews carried out on the byway / cycleway [HILP21, HILP22 and SEMI9A], Wiltshire Council is going.. Read More →
08Feb

Dog Excrement

There is considerable concern within the Parish about an increase in dog excrement being left on footpaths, tracks and rights of way.  Mostly.. Read More →
24May

Dew Ponds of the West

There are a number of dew ponds round and about the village.  If you’ve ever wondered how these were made, here’s a link to.. Read More →