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Backlash as Pippa Middleton Closes Key Footpath

4/9/2026

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Story summary
  • Pippa Middleton and James Matthews face backlash after closing Mill Lane, a footpath on the Barton Court estate in Berkshire.
  • Locals, supported by The Ramblers Association, say the path is vital for community access.
  • They installed electric gates and 'No Trespassing' signs after purchasing the estate in 2022.
  • A government planning inspector will review the case next month.
  • Renovation plans for the estate are on hold due to archaeological concerns.