WILTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL RIGHTS OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Under the provisions of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 each highway authority is required to write a Rights of Way Improvement Plan. This plan will take into account the extent to which local rights of way meet the present and future public need; the opportunities they provide for exercise, recreation and enjoyment; and the accessibility for blind or partially sighted persons or those with mobility problems. In order to write an effective plan we would like to know how important the rights of way network is to you, and how satisfied you are with it. We would be very grateful if you could take the time to complete this questionnaire - and, if completing a paper copy, returning it - by 10th July 2007. Please tick one choice for each statement. Q1 How important is the rights of way network to you?   Very   Of medium importance   Of little importance Q2 How satisfied are you with: Information about using countryside paths, bridleways and cycle tracks eg. leaflets and guides Very satisfied   Satisfied   Dissatisfied   Very dissatisfied   Information about these routes from our website         Signing at roadsides showing the start of paths, bridleways and byways         Ease of use ie. free of obstructions, well signed and waymarked         Maintenance standards of stiles, gates, bridges         Surface conditions of local paths, bridleways and byways         Regional walking and cycling routes eg. The Ridgeway, the Thames Path, the Wessex Ridgeway, the White Horse Trail         Circular routes       Q3 How do you normally gain access to the countryside?   Public transport   Private vehicle   From home on foot/horse/bike   Other (please specify) Q4 What are the main reasons you use rights of way for, and how often? Walking Daily   Weekly   Monthly   Occasionally   Never   Dog walking           Visiting tourist attractions           Picnicking           Horse riding           Carriage driving           Cycling           Health & fitness           Childrens recreation           Studying or watching wildlife           Off-road vehicular activity           As part of a group activity (school, club etc)           To get to work/school/shops etc           Are there any other reasons why you visit the countryside (please specify below) Q5 Which of the following areas attract you most?   Downland routes   Forest/woodland   Rivers, streams and canals Open downland   Farmland     Other (please specify) Q6 What would attract you to visit these areas by priority? Information boards High   Medium   Low   Pub/Café       Toilets       Access for those with mobility problems       Car parking       Public transport links       Wildlife interest       Historic building or monument       Art installations or sculpture       Nothing specific, just enjoying the walk/ride/cycle       Other (please specify) ‘Access land’ (ie. areas of open country as defined by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000): Q7a How easy is it for you to find these areas?   Very easy to find   Generally easy to find   Can’t find them Q7b How often do you visit them?   Daily   Weekly   Monthly Occasionally   Never   If you rarely or never visit the countryside, or don't go as often as you would like to, are there any particular reasons for this? Q8 Mobility/disability reasons:   Difficulty with using stiles   Difficulty with walking   Wheelchair user Partially sighted or blind   Unable to read signs   Difficulty with riding or cycling Q9 Other reasons:   Worried about getting lost Lack of signs, waymarkers, maps or other information Poor conditions of gates, stiles etc Difficult to get there e.g. no transport/transport restrictions Boggy/flooded/rutted paths Too busy Ploughing or other obstructions Routes don’t go where I want them to Limited safety features e.g barriers, hand rails Don't like walking/riding/cycling on my own   Other (please specify) We would also be grateful if you could answer the following: Q10 Are you?   A resident of Wiltshire   Wiltshire landowner/farmer without rights of way on land   An occasional visitor to Wiltshire Wiltshire landowner/farmer with rights of way on land   A first time visitor to Wiltshire   A regular visitor to Wiltshire Q11 Are you a member of a walking, riding, cycling, landowning or other group?   Yes   No   Q12 If yes please indicate which of these do you belong to? (please tick all appropriate boxes)   Rambler's Association   British Driving Society   County Land & Business Association National Farmers Union   British Horse Society   Cyclist Touring Club   Other (please specify) Q13 Are you male or female?   Male   Female   Q14 Which age group do you belong to?   Under 18 19-30 31-45 46-55 56-65 66-74 75+

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