How, how did it test your diplomatic skills, and how did you win people round if they objected?

Yes.

It was mainly about conversations.

It was about thinking through the options, thinking through the best route.

We weren't able to pay farmers or other landowners compensation if the route went past their land, but we did have the powers to insist.

So it was a fine balance in the conversations.

Most people welcome walkers.

So tell me, Marion, you're at a, a pretty key stage of life right now.