The qoute given was ;"6. Section 59 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 bans the keeping of bulls in fields crossed by a right of way, except if they are:

under the age of 10 months; or
not of a recognised dairy breed, provided that they are accompanied by cows or heifers."

So if they *ARE* of a recognized dairy breed they must be under 10 months. Otherewise it doesn't prohibit the keeping of bulls as long as they are mixed with cows and /or heifers.

Ruth also said: Footpaths DO NOT belong to farmers. They are part of the Queen's Highway. inconvenient as this may be, it's a fact.

Can you document this? Right to use can exist without ownership. In many places in the US the property title would still reside with the owner of the field even if there was public right of way.

There is a public boat access on a friends property; it is officially part of the Parks Departments; it is maintained by the Parks Department; my friend cannot deny public access or use of the boat ramp - however, OWNERSHIP and TITLE of the property is covers reside with her.