Countryside Access - Rights of Way Guide
There is an ancient Common Law right to pass and repass along highways at all times. Footpaths and bridleways are highways, they only differ from other forms of highway, such as roads, by the type of traffic entitled to use them. Lack of use has no effect on the legal existence of a right of way
Maintaining the Rights of Way -
General Public's Responsibilities
Farmers and Landowners Responsibilities
Ploughing and cropping
County Council Responsibilties
Waymarkers
Farmers and Landowners Responsibilities
Ploughing and cropping
County Council Responsibilties
Waymarkers
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Footpaths - Yellow arrows - for walkers only |
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Bridleways - Blue arrows - for walkers, horse riders and cyclists |
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Restricted Byway - Plum arrows - walkers, horse riders, cyclists and horse-drawn carriages |
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Byway Open to All Traffic (BOTAT) - Red arrows - walkers, horse riders, cyclists, motor bikes and motor vehicles |
Page Last Updated: 24 August 2007
