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Shropshire Great Outdoors Annual Survey 2026

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
1.Which of the following Outdoor Partnership provision do you use?
Please tick all that apply
2.What are your main activities when using Outdoor Partnership provision?
Please tick all that apply.
3.What are your main reasons for enjoying the outdoors?
Please tick all that apply
4.What, if anything, puts you off using or detracts from your enjoyment of the outdoors?
Please tick all that apply.
5.What type of things do you like to use?
Please tick all that apply.
6.On average, how often do you use Outdoor Partnerships provision?
7.On average, how long would you say you use Outdoor Partnerships provision for (on each visit)?
8.Are you involved in any of the following?
Tick all that apply
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
Now
10.If your activity levels have decreased in the last year, are there any specific reasons for this?
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 have noticed improvements in the last 12 months
I have noticed improvements in the last three years
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 have noticed improvements in my area in the last 12 months
I have noticed improvements in my area in the last three years
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 felt better for taking some exercise
I enjoyed it and want to do more
I found out more about my community
I feel less lonely
14.If you would like to share details of a memorable or enjoyable experience, please use the box below.
15.What improvements could we make that would encourage you to use rights of way, country parks and heritage sites more?
16.Do you know who to contact to report concerns/issues?
17.Have you contacted Shropshire Council to report any issues or concerns in the last 12 months?
18.If yes, have these issues been resolved?
19.How do you find out about what’s available and going on in the outdoors?
Tick as many as you wish.
20.What impact does getting into the great outdoors have on your quality of life?
21.Do you volunteer with Shropshire Council's Great Outdoors?
22.If yes, please can you describe your volunteering role(s)?
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
24.Do you have any final comments about rights of way and Shropshire Council-managed country parks and heritage sites?