Volunteer Role: Path Surveyor
Project: Pathways Partnership – Surveying Carmarthenshire’s Public Rights of Way
Where you will be based: Your nearest Public Rights of Way in Carmarthenshire
Project Overview
The county has over 2000km of public rights of way (PROW), but details of the paths, bridges, stiles, gates and signage on the more rural path network is only partially known. In an effort to gain up to date information, we’re working in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council to train and support volunteers to record and report these issues onto the digital definitive map system (CAMS). Alongside surveying, volunteers will also be equipped with a basic toolkit to allow for minor maintenance on the PROW.
Do you believe that people should have the right to access the countryside and want to help collect valuable data to help issues get resolved? If so, then you can help make this happen.
What you will be doing
- Complete surveys on assigned routes in your local area (or as close as possible).
- Take photos of path access or path furniture issues.
- Report survey findings onto the online Public Rights of Way Map (CAMS).
- Carry out minor path maintenance such as light vegetation clearance and attaching waymark discs (if necessary) using a toolkit provided.
The skills you need
- Good attention to detail and methodical.
- Ability to read a map (you will be provided with the definitive maps of thearea you are surveying).
- Access to a laptop or computer, good internet and good digital skills to upload photos and records on the CAMS.
- Comfortable walking in the countryside on a variety of terrain (you’ll be able to choose survey distance).
- Willingness to travel by car or public transport.
- Comfortable using small handheld tools (although not essential).
Benefits of volunteering
- A volunteer role that can be carried out in your own time (across a 2-month time period).
- Flexibility to choose a survey area and route distance.
- Ability to explore new routes.
- Mileage expenses covered.
- For every 2km surveyed, we’ll provide you with 1 Tempo credit as thank you for your time. These can be used for a wide range of days out and leisure activities across the UK.
- You will receive training and support throughout.
Expression of Interest
Please email Ramblers Carmarthenshire Project Office – Amy.Goodwin@ramblers.org.uk