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Merton Foot [FP 398/3]5.16 This is a rural and unmade footpath across agricultural land used forrecreational purposes. To the west of the railway, access to the existingcrossing is over a narrow wooden footbridge over a ditch and a stile[Photograph 10]. The footpath [FP 398/3] links to footpath FP 398/2 whichruns north to Wendlebury and west alongside the railway and under the M40to connect to footpath FP 398/4 which crosses the railway at Wendlebury Footcrossing.Wendlebury Foot [FP 398/2]5.17 This is a rural and unmade footpath across agricultural land close to the M40.Its primary purpose is for recreational use. Access to the existing crossing isvia stiles on both sides of the railway [Photographs 11 and 12]. The footpathlinks northwards via footpath FP 398/4 to the Beebont bridleway [BR 398/8]and eastwards under the M40 to the Merton Foot crossing via footpath FP398/2.5.18 The June 2009 surveyed showed there to be no users over a three hour periodon a weekend when high levels of recreational use should have occurred.Beebont Bridleway [BR 157/4]5.19 Beebont bridleway is one of two bridleways that cross the railway at-grade. Itis known locally by various other names such as the BBONT and BBOWTcrossing, but is referred to as the Beebont bridleway throughout this report.The bridleway crosses agricultural land either side of the crossing on adefined but unmade track [Photograph 13]. The bridleway connects Charltonon-Otmoorto the south and runs northwards as far the A34/M40 junction.Access to the rail crossing is gated on both sides [Photograph 14].5.20 The survey in June 2009 showed there to be no users, either pedestrian orequestrian, during the one hour survey over a weekend when levels ofrecreational use should be at their highest. Further surveys over a three dayperiod were carried out in September 2009. The surveys carried out duringthe week showed a total of two pedestrians and no horse riders over thewhole of the three days.Oddington Foot [FP 318/6]5.21 This is a rural and unmade footpath across agricultural land on both sides ofthe crossing. Its use is primarily recreational although originally it was a linkbetween two villages. The footpath connects Charlton-on-Otmoor to the eastand Weston-on-the-Green to the west. It also links into the Oxfordshire Way[FP 318/1] in the vicinity of Weston Woods. Access to the railway crossing isvia wooden stiles on either side [Photographs 15 and 16].5.22 The June 2009 survey showed there to be no users over a three hour periodover a weekend when levels of recreational use should be high.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT27CHILTERN RAILWAYS
Yew Tree Farm [FP 318/2]5.23 This is a rural and unmade footpath crossing arable land to the west[Photograph 17] and east of the rail crossing. Its principal use is likely to befor recreation. It links into the Oxfordshire Way [FP 318/1] to the west of therailway (west of Brookfurlong Farm). Access to the railway crossing is gatedon both sides [Photograph 18].5.24 The June 2009 survey showed there to be no users over a three hour periodover a weekend when levels of recreational use should be high.Oddington Level Crossing5.25 Oddington Lane is a quiet rural road which serves Barndon Farm, OddingtonGrange business complex and a small number of residential properties. It isnot a through route, but does provide an important link for local residents andbusinesses [Photographs 19 and 20]. To the east of the railway, the road iscrossed by and connected to a number of footpaths, which create a densenetwork in the area.Islip Foot [FP 318/7]5.26 This is a rural and unmade footpath crossing agricultural land to the west andeast of the rail crossing [Photographs 21 and 22]. Its primary purpose is forrecreational use. It links to the Oxfordshire Way [FP 318/5] immediately tothe west of the railway. Access to the rail crossing is via stiles on both sides.5.27 Survey data for June 2009 showed there to be only four users over an eighthour period over a weekend when levels of recreational use should be at theirhigh.Oddington Number 5 [FP 318/5]5.28 Oddington Number 5 forms part of the Oxfordshire Way, a 65 mile long pathlinking the north of Oxford with the Thames via the Chilterns. TheOxfordshire Way in this location crosses through agricultural land and is oneof the more important recreational routes within the County. The railwaycrossing is staggered at this point which requires people to walk along the railtrack for a short distance on both sides to reach the crossing point. Therailway is slightly raised at this point and access to/from the north is viashallow steps [Photograph 23].5.29 The June 2009 survey showed there to be no users over an eight hour periodon Sunday when levels of recreational use should be highest.ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT28CHILTERN RAILWAYS
Page 1: Transport and Works Act 1992Transpo
Page 6 and 7: 1 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION TO THE S
Page 8: 2 LEGAL TESTS IN RESPECT OF EXTINGU
Page 11 and 12: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT6
Page 13 and 14: REGIONAL POLICY3.4 The South East P
Page 17 and 18: 4.6 Level crossings are now seen as
Page 19 and 20: 4.14 The Rail Standards & Safety Bo
Page 21 and 22: 4.19 Network Rail, as the operator
Page 23 and 24: 4.27 A number of general comments w
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Page 29 and 30: Table 5.1:Chiltern Railways Biceste
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Page 35 and 36: 5.37 A site visit in July 2009 show
Page 37 and 38: COMPLIANCE WITH THE DISABILITY DISC
Page 39 and 40: London Road Level Crossing6.11 The
Page 41 and 42: 6.22 There are no footpath diversio
Page 43 and 44: 6.37 There are no footpath diversio
Page 45 and 46: CONCLUSION6.52 In summary there are
Page 47 and 48: Whether it is Reasonably Practicabl
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Page 57 and 58: Name:Tubbs LaneOS Grid Ref: SP 5905
Page 59 and 60: Name:Langford Lane Level CrossingOS
Page 61 and 62: Name: Elm Tree Farm Number 1OS Grid
Page 63 and 64: Name:Wendlebury FootOS Grid Ref: SP
Page 65 and 66: Name:Oddington FootOS Grid Ref: SP
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Page 69 and 70: Name:Oddington Number 5 CrossingOS
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Page 73 and 74: Name: Water Eaton Number 5OS Grid R
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Page 80 and 81: Annex CDescription of Public Rights
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