Public rights of way

One of our volunteers has put in an application with Caerphilly Borough County Council to amend the definitive map to recognise the footpath along the west side of the Castle wall as a public right of way - highlighted pink in the image.

Many people think this is already a public right of way, but the actual public right of way goes through the Castle grounds - highlighted green in the image.

If we are successful, amending the definitive map to recognise the footpath along the west side of the Castle wall will ensure that future generations can continue to walk this path regardless of land ownership.

We need your help
This application needs to be supported by evidence including witness statements, photos, and maps, that prove the footpath on the outside of the west side of the Castle has been in use for more than 20 years since the application was put in on the 7 March 2022:

• Do you have any evidence that can help us?
• Would you be happy to sign a witness evidence form if you have used this route for more than 20 years?
• Fill in this witness evidence form before the end of March and post it to Charlotte Rogers, 168 Pandy Road, Bedwas CF83 8EP.  Please don't send it to the address at the end of the form, as it has to be signed by the claimant (the person who put the application in) first. If you have any questions please contact:  ruperracastlepreservationtrust@gmail.com 

Thank you to our members that have already sent in evidence.