Well my visit turned out to be a waste of time as far as continuing to use my current path of access to my Hives (unless I do so against her request)..
However I now know what the problem is.
It seems she has a disagreement with her neighbours.
She is concerned that my frequent visits will allow them to claim access rights via the footpath to their land.
Its her fence and she isnt having anyone use it as a right of way
"Its bad enough having a public footpath across my land" !
I tried a different approach and asked for her help.
She then showed me another access site to the field (a little overgrown).
She informed me that this part of the fence belonged to another person.
It was at this point she lost her jar of Honey that I had taken along,
as she went on to say
"You wont have any problem with him as he is about to 'Pop his clogs soon'.
That line alone and her tone of voice made me realise that here was a person that cared little for mankind, and the world outside her own little bubble.
I wasnt going to handover this precious Honey that so many of my Bees had spent their lives collecting.
I thanked her for talking to me (and for her help), and left.
So my plan:
contact the owner of the other part of the fence (He gets the Honey), and introduce myself and my Bees.
In the meantime try and make my visits when this 'Lady' isnt around.
Fortunately most of my winter preparations are nearly done.
I feel sorry that this lady has such a bitter and sad heart.
The owners of the field where my Bees are sited are probably not even aware of her feelings, and I think it is not my place to say anything.
Thank you for everyones comments, advise, and suggestions. It has been very helpful.
Fortunately I never made it to plan B (swarm through the letterbox
).
Happy Beekeeping