Question about two different trails

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Would i be able to get this accepted

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Ive always wondered if these can get accepted. Its a public footpath and bridleway trail that also tells you what they mean.

Theres also that notts clockwork trail stuck onto it, this is an official trail but I dont know if i could get this accepted as it is a tiny sticker. Heres the website for proof

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I would be voting positively if properly described.
The clock ones look good so include info about that.
Provide info about public footpath or bridleway - the numbers and where they go.
The biggest issue can be providing enough clues to confirm the location is correct.
So basically if tackled well all would be good.

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You can see the sign on streetview so that helps aswell

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Great :grinning:

Write it up nicely and it should meet acceptance. Looks like a nice walk.

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Thanks. Another question, I know this one can get accepted as theres an official trail below it out of picture but I’ve also always wondered what if these that just say public footpath and how far it is until the end of the trail can get accepted.

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The criteria clarification

Shows public footpaths.
You should give the footpath name
For example

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This would be Gotham FP7 and you would describe what someone walking might see and where it goes to. It’s the route that is of interest and by showing that information you are establishing why it’s a great route to explore and get exercise using it.
As the one you showed was over 2 miles it is off to a good start :joy:

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I would lead with Notts Clockwalk.

IMO, as far as the UK is concerned a footpath is not necessarily a trail as many of them are simply shortcuts across a field or in between houses, and are therefore not distinct. All footpaths have a reference number, this also does not make them a trail. However, not all trails are marked and you may find that what looks like an ordinary footpath sign also marks out a long-distance or named trail. The LDWA - https://ldwa.org.uk/ - or OpenStreetMap - https://www.openstreetmap.org - can help you to determine if a footpath is part of a trail.

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The question was around the the acceptability of PROW. Other specific trails that utilise them have an additional layer of interest so I too would nominate that in preference.

But to the question asked ….

These are eligible for consideration.
Each is officially recorded and has a set route, with a specific number that makes it distinct.

The question is then is a particular nomination acceptable.
It is up to the submitter to make a case.
They should not focus on the marker but the route and why this will be a good path to follow…. Any places of interest, a good view, an interesting nature, historic relevance, exercise etc.
A short 50m link between 2 roads won’t fulfil that.
The title for each wayspot needs to be distinct too. So repeated titles saying simply saying Stoneybridge footpath, Stonebridge footpath ad nauseum is not making each wayspot distinct. So is likely to lead to rejection.
So poor submission reject, good submission accept. Nothing unusual :sunglasses:
They provide a great way to explore on foot so good for the environment.
I use http://www.rowmaps.com/ to check it is a footpath where it says.

And in more good news

Deadline scrapped so over 40,000 miles of paths await official recognition :grinning: