BWW's experiences and views sit very close to my own, and I think that as the years pass by I am becoming evermore resigned to the inability of groups that should be working for the good of access, seeming to fail, IMHO.
For example I have separately referred to my Ramblers membership renewal or not on this forum. On the surface they seem the perfect body to lead the fight for access, but on a personal level they left me very frustrated by their non-existent support.
My local ROW Department consistently fails to uphold it's responsibilities but you get nowhere trying to pursue matters with them. Result I just don't bother to report matters to them anymore. I know where the ROW are so I just walk them regardless ignoring the multitude of issues seen of: blocked routes, non-reinstated routes, damaged and missing signage.
The counties LAF; well best not say anymore.....
So what's the point of me moaning on, well, I think I will just conclude that I will do my own thing, go where I think reasonable, and yes trespass if I think it appropriate to do so. If those organisations aren't getting anywhere with all the problems then I will just quietly find my own way righteous or not