On Sat, 19 May 2007 12:49:56 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:

If you surface wire then you can follow any route you like. However the
proposed route would not be suitable if the cable were chased into the
wall.

Yes - I wondered about that. Another reason for surface-wiring it.

The cable does not have to be in trunking, but you need to erect
it in such a way as it is unlikely to get damaged.

Well, it will be well above floor level.

You might consider instead running straight up from the current socket
to the top of the wall. Then along at just below ceiling level, then
back down to the required position. That way it would be following a
permitted route should you wish to chase it in later (say next time the
room is decorated).

That's a possibility. Thanks for the suggestions and info.

Rich