"You don't have to be a toff to get fed up with the apalling behaviour of some ignorant townies who think a good day out is wrecking the countryside."

You don't have to be a townie to get fed up with the appalling behaviour of some farmers whose idea of countryside care is making access difficult for those not fortunate enough to live in the countryside.

Like many people who like to be near the land and use lawful paths, I close all the gates, take my litter home (I scooped the dog's shite when we visted the stones) and make sure my impact on the landscape is minimised - I realise farmers have to make a living and I respect their livelihood needs to be protected.

And by the way, not every townie is ignorant either - farmers who think it's OK to leave herds with bullocks, calves of different sizes and their mothers over a public footpath to an ancient monument are just as bad as any suburban oik.

You poor take courage
You rich take care
The earth was made a common treasury
For everyone to share
All things in common
All people one
We come in peace