Shropshire Great Outdoors Annual Survey 2024 When completing this survey, the following is a reminder of what we mean when talking about rights of way: Footpath – Marked with a yellow arrow only usable on foot Bridleway – Marked with a blue arrow usable on foot, horseback and on bicycle Restricted byway – Marked with a plum coloured arrow usable on foot, horseback, bicycle and by horse drawn cart or carriage Byway – Marked with a red arrow usable by all of above and motorised vehicles Question Title * 1. Which of the following Outdoor Partnership provision do you use?Please tick all that apply Footpaths, bridleways and other rights of way Shropshire Council-managed country parks and heritage sites Outdoor Partnerships volunteering activities (Parish Paths Partnerships, volunteer ranger, Wild Teams, walks leaders) Question Title * 2. What are your main activities when using Outdoor Partnership provision?Please tick all that apply. Walking To walk the dog Orienteering Geocaching Family activity Children’s play Driving motorised vehicles Mountain biking Cycling Horse riding Carriage driving Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. What are your main reasons for enjoying the outdoors?Please tick all that apply To improve my health/exercise To learn something new For peace and quiet To meet with friends For adventure To experience nature/wildlife Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What, if anything, puts you off using or detracts from your enjoyment of the outdoors?Please tick all that apply. Nothing puts me off Lack of signposts/waymarkers Ploughing and cropping Intimidating livestock Problems with stiles Problems with gates Overgrown vegetation Physical obstructions I don’t feel safe Bad road crossings Lack of information/guides/mapboards Lack of local transport links Lack of parking Lack of confidence I feel unwelcome Littering and fly-tipping Lack of dog stiles Dog mess Lack of wildlife/too sterile Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What type of things do you like to use?Please tick all that apply. Mountain bike tracks Off-road cycle tracks Circular bridleways Linear bridleways Family friendly walks Children’s play areas Wheelchair access routes Town walks Circular walks Linear walks (A to B) Countryside parks and sites walks Local parks and sites walks Long distance bridleways (eg Jack Mytton Way) Long distance promoted walking routes (eg Shropshire Way) Green lanes and other routes suitable for motorised vehicles Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. On average, how often do you use Outdoor Partnerships provision? Daily More than three times a week Once a week Once a month Occasionally Not at all Question Title * 7. On average, how long would you say you use Outdoor Partnerships provision for (on each visit)? Less than 30 minutes Between 30 minutes and an hour Around One hour Around Two hours More than two hours A full day Question Title * 8. Are you involved in any of the following?Tick all that apply Ramblers Local walking group Community or volunteer group U3A Walking for health Riding group Cycling group Motorised vehicle group Please detail group names Question Title * 9. How would you rate your level of activity both now and one year ago? Inactive Moderately inactive Moderately active Active Very active One year ago One year ago Inactive One year ago Moderately inactive One year ago Moderately active One year ago Active One year ago Very active Now Now Inactive Now Moderately inactive Now Moderately active Now Active Now Very active Question Title * 10. If your activity levels have decreased in the last year, are there any specific reasons for this? Ill health Change in circumstances (eg moved home) No longer enjoy activity Lack of companion Service closures Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the rights of way network? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Don't know I am satisfied with the rights of way network in my area I am satisfied with the rights of way network in my area Strongly agree I am satisfied with the rights of way network in my area Agree I am satisfied with the rights of way network in my area Neither agree or disagree I am satisfied with the rights of way network in my area Disagree I am satisfied with the rights of way network in my area Strongly disagree I am satisfied with the rights of way network in my area Don't know I have noticed improvements in the last 12 months I have noticed improvements in the last 12 months Strongly agree I have noticed improvements in the last 12 months Agree I have noticed improvements in the last 12 months Neither agree or disagree I have noticed improvements in the last 12 months Disagree I have noticed improvements in the last 12 months Strongly disagree I have noticed improvements in the last 12 months Don't know I have noticed improvements in the last three years I have noticed improvements in the last three years Strongly agree I have noticed improvements in the last three years Agree I have noticed improvements in the last three years Neither agree or disagree I have noticed improvements in the last three years Disagree I have noticed improvements in the last three years Strongly disagree I have noticed improvements in the last three years Don't know Question Title * 12. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the country parks and heritage sites? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Don't know I am satisfied with the parks and sites in my area I am satisfied with the parks and sites in my area Strongly agree I am satisfied with the parks and sites in my area Agree I am satisfied with the parks and sites in my area Neither agree or disagree I am satisfied with the parks and sites in my area Disagree I am satisfied with the parks and sites in my area Strongly disagree I am satisfied with the parks and sites in my area Don't know I have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months I have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months Strongly agree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months Agree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months Neither agree or disagree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months Disagree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months Strongly disagree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months Don't know I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years Strongly agree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years Agree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years Neither agree or disagree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years Disagree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years Strongly disagree I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years Don't know Question Title * 13. Thinking about when you last used Shropshire's rights of way network or country parks and heritage sites, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Not applicable I discovered something new I discovered something new Strongly agree I discovered something new Agree I discovered something new Neither agree or disagree I discovered something new Disagree I discovered something new Strongly disagree I discovered something new Not applicable I felt better for taking some exercise I felt better for taking some exercise Strongly agree I felt better for taking some exercise Agree I felt better for taking some exercise Neither agree or disagree I felt better for taking some exercise Disagree I felt better for taking some exercise Strongly disagree I felt better for taking some exercise Not applicable I enjoyed it and want to do more I enjoyed it and want to do more Strongly agree I enjoyed it and want to do more Agree I enjoyed it and want to do more Neither agree or disagree I enjoyed it and want to do more Disagree I enjoyed it and want to do more Strongly disagree I enjoyed it and want to do more Not applicable I found out more about my community I found out more about my community Strongly agree I found out more about my community Agree I found out more about my community Neither agree or disagree I found out more about my community Disagree I found out more about my community Strongly disagree I found out more about my community Not applicable Question Title * 14. If you would like to share details of a memorable or enjoyable experience, please use the box below. Question Title * 15. What improvements could we make that would encourage you to use rights of way, country parks and heritage sites more? Question Title * 16. Do you know who to contact to report concerns/issues? Yes No Question Title * 17. Have you contacted Shropshire Council to report any issues or concerns in the last 12 months? Yes No Question Title * 18. If yes, have these issues been resolved? Not applicable Yes No Question Title * 19. How do you find out about what’s available and going on in the outdoors?Tick as many as you wish. Local newspapers Magazines Printed leaflets and guidebooks Organised groups Radio Shropshire Council website Shropshire's Great Outdoors website Walking in Shropshire Facebook page / Twitter account Severn Valley Country Park Facebook page / Twitter account The Mere facebook page Other social media feeds Local websites Other (please specify) Question Title * 20. What impact does getting into the great outdoors have on your quality of life? Very positive Positive Neither positive nor negative Negative Very negative Question Title * 21. Do you volunteer with Shropshire Council's Great Outdoors? Yes No Question Title * 22. If yes, please can you describe your volunteering role(s)? Question Title * 23. If you would like to become involved in the work that we do or would like to volunteer please write your email, address or contact details here and we will get back to you Name: Email: Phone: Address: Question Title * 24. Do you have any final comments about rights of way and Shropshire Council-managed country parks and heritage sites? Next
