Public Rights of Way - General

Public rights of way are ways over which the public have the right to pass and repass. Public footpaths are for pedestrians only. Public bridleways are for pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists. Public byways are pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and motorised vehicles, subject to the character of the way.

Can I check if a path is a public right of way?

If you wish to check whether a path is a public right of way please contact us using the details above. On receipt, an Officer will check the status of the route on an electronic working copy of the definitive map and statement of public rights of way. If the route is not recorded as a public right of way it could be a claimed path. If the path is not recorded then the Authority does not have any responsibility to maintain it.

Local Government Service List Number 613

Email: landscape.recreation@nnpa.org.uk
Telephone: 01434 611537
Fax: 01434 611656