The route is a right of way and he is doing everything to prevent us. The ramblers will not tolerate landowners who are trying to prevent us exercising our lawful rights. A group of around 20 walkers, led by Labour MP Andrew Bennett, will gather at the entrance to the blocked path on Wednesday to highlight their campaign. East Sussex County Council said it was aware that Mr van Hoogstraten was blocking the footpath, but said it could not afford to prosecute so the association's lawyers are now preparing a case against the landowner. About a week ago, the Ramblers' Association published advertisements in the national press accusing Mr Van Hoogstraten of being a bully.
Public paths mean just that - open to the public.
The ramblers defend public paths and if all else fails take legal action to open them up. Mr Van Hoogstraten is said to be building a vast mausoleum for his remains on the estate that is reputed to be the most expensive private home built in Britain this century. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.