Upgrading of certain footpaths to bridleways
7.—(1) On the completion in accordance with article 6(1) of the new bridleways specified in column (4) of Part 1 of Schedule 3 (level crossings and highways to be stopped up) in the entry relating to Keeper’s Lane Level Crossing, the highways specified in column (2) of Schedule 5 (upgrading of certain footpaths to bridleways) cease to be designated as footpaths on the definitive map and statement and are to be designated as described in column (4) of that Schedule.
(2) In each case where a footpath has been redesignated, the redesignation is to have effect as if that footpath had been stopped up and immediately designated as a bridleway.
(3) Any person who suffers loss by reason of the change of status of the footpaths mentioned in paragraph (1) is entitled to compensation to be determined, in the case of dispute, under Part 1 of the 1961 Act.