PUBLIC NOTICE – Essex County Council, who are responsible for the bridleway (BR35) which runs through Magnolia Nature Reserve, has temporarily closed part of BR35 due to the emergence of several holes caused by badger activity. This affects the current access through the Nature Reserve.
Please click on the links below for more information about new diversion/access routes following the closure
BR35 information notice
BR35 alternative route information
Hawkwell Parish Council are working with Essex County Council (ECC) to try and resolve the matter, but would like to alert the public that this may take some time given that badgers and their setts are protected by law. We thank you for your patience.
