The Northaw 16 byway runs from a junction with Northaw Road West at TL 2807 0214 running generally southwards for approximately 340 metres to a junction with Northaw 10 at TL 2802 0181, and then continues as Northaw 10 BW generally south west for approximately 535 metres to a junction with the northern end of the Hook Cottages access road at TL 2771 0138 and continues generally south west for approximately 190 metres to a junction with Coopers Lane Road at TL 2759 0124. A special acknowledgement is due to the North Mymms Riding Club for collecting user evidence which helped have the route recorded. We worked with the British Horse Society on the historical evidence and making the formal application to have the path investigated. Once other paths are recorded or created, as appropriate, this path should form part of the Potters Bar Community Circuit. Photographs (taken 3 Nov 08): The following photographs illustrate the route, starting from the Northaw Road West end.

Legal History The Hertfordshire County Council (Northaw 10 and 16) Modification Order 2009 (confirmed 23 Dec 2009) changed the depiction of Northaw 10 on the definitive map from footpath to bridleway and recorded Northaw 16 as a byway.

Definitive Statement (26 Mar 09) Path: [Northaw] 16.  Status: Byway Hook Lane, commences at a junction with Northaw Road West at TL 2807 0214 running generally southwards for approximately 340 metres to a junction with Northaw 10 at TL 2802 0181. Width: Varying width of between 5 and 14 metres from TL2807 0214 to TL 2802 0181 as shown shaded grey on the Hertfordshire County Council (Northaw 10 and 16) Modification Order 2009.   2.8m at TL 2802 0181 Limitations: None Path: [Northaw] 10.  Status: Bridleway Hook Lane, Commences from a junction with Northaw 16 at TL 2802 0181 running generally south west for approximately 535 metres to a junction with the northern end of the Hook Cottages access road at TL 2771 0138. Continuing generally south west for approximately 190 metres to a junction with Coopers Lane Road at TL 2759 0124. Width: 2.8m at TL 2802 0181   4 metres from TL 2802 0181 to TL 2772 0139   2.7 metres from TL 2772 0139 to TL 2771 0138   4 metres from TL 2771 0138 to TL 2759 0124 Limitations: None

© 2010 Patchetts Green Bridleways Trust. File ref: EC177.