The path surface is bumpy but easy to cycle along in dry condition (most of the summer). In wet conditions (generally the winter is wet) it may well be muddy and impassable. 

The landowner has not given permission for this section of the path to be paved so this is not a temporary condition. 

I have heard that the landowner allows cattle to roam on this section. If that is the case it is possible that churned up mud that dries could make the path impassable in dry conditions.