We told you about problems that children in Seaton are having walking the route to and from school along a bridleway.

They are arriving at school soaking wet and muddy, angering parents in the village.

Seaton parish councillor Ken Slone has raised the issue of conditions at the Quality Corner bridleway at several council meetings in the past, having been approached by parents.

County councillor for Seaton Celia Tibble said that the county was aware of the problems, but as it is a bridleway the solution is not so straightforward. She said: “I am aware that the countryside access officer has contacted the parish council in respect of a possible joint project to resolve this matter and that the county council have agreed that works will be done to address the flooding issues, but a timescale has not yet been set for the work to be completed.

Your reactions on the path were mixed.

Ruth Elliot did not like the alternative suggestion of using Ling Beck Park and said: "If any more children use that route there is going to be a serious accident.

"The area wasn't built for the amount of cars already using it at drop off and pick up times, let alone more people and potentially more cars."

Stephen Martin said: "It is what it is - a bridleway, not a pavement."

John Benson thinks: "A few bags of pea gravel would sort this."

Frances Donoghue said: "Been like that since estate built."

Tony Mark said: "Aww bless their little cotton socks how traumatic for them."

Nick Johnston and Manda Marsh both think wellies is the answer. Nick said: "Pair of waterproofs/wellies - problem solved."

Manda said: "Wellies."

Mark Pool thinks the answer is simple: "Wear suitable footwear, then change at school.

Wear waterproof overcoat and maybe trousers too, walk to school instead of running around.

"If you can't do any of the above, then simply don't go on that path."