Access Tracks and Rights of Way

At JW Bainbridge Contractors Ltd we are able to meet the needs of your access and rights of way requirements, being able to identify viable solutions, having a robust understanding and being experienced in land management solutions in consideration of access tracks for various uses. Utilising our GPS Tracking equipment we are able to provide accurately mapped infrastructure to your support your project. Our services include:

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Construction or repair of Public and or Private Right of Ways and/or cycle routes ways including Moorland Access Tracks meeting Public Rights of Ways standards
• All types of footpath and track work carried out
• Whether it is a narrow footpath to a heavy-duty track over difficult terrain, we have skills and equipment combined with a wealth of experience to meet all specified requirements.
• We complete both large and small scale projects ensuring regard and wellbeing of users and environment are maintained to high importance coupled together with key attention to detail to achieve high quality work.
• By using the latest GPS technology we are able to ensure that the line on the ground is consistent with the definitive maps.
• Signpost and way-marking
• Bridges including Footbridges, fords
• Track Clearance and routine vegetation management
• Surface work – list relevant
• Drainage including ditching
• Plastic matting access track

Paths and Track Construction or Repair including:  
• Footpath/Bridleway development
• Track repair ensuring minimum impact on local environment
• Moorland Roads and Access Tracks
• Wheelchair access
• Board walks
• Forestry access tracks

Development of tracks and rights of way access are developed to meet varying uses an consideration including:
• Walkways meeting various foot traffic requirements
• Agricultural, MoD and Forestry
• 4X4 vehicle use

Depending on the requirements and existing ground there are a variety of construction techniques available:

Subsoil Tracks
Using specialist excavator techniques, we are able to develop subsoil tracks reinforcing the track floor. Working with you we will evaluate the site where needed, to ensure minimum environmental impact by utilising stony materials extracted at or close to the site where possible in the process to create a hard durable surface.

Grass Gravel Tracks
This technique creates a pathway that blends into the environment providing both a suitable pathway for ramblers, horse riders etc. and maintains the landscape. The area is structured using gravel and soil which is then seeded. This process binds the pathway structure. Once grown will create a hard yet grassed over path surface.

Aggregate Tracks
Where aggregate is to be brought to the site we use our low ground pressure equipment ensuring minimum impact. Dependant on site and existing stone and soil, we will discuss with you the most environmental and economic methods to be used to ensure the track meets both your operational and the environmental needs.

The above demonstrates the depth of our portfolio but does not detail our complete provision. If you have a project and you would like to discuss your requirements with us, please do not hesitate to contact us.