We protect and enhance England and Wales' rights of way network so that the public has plenty of inspiring, convenient and safe opportunities to take a walk. Our priorities are informed by the Ramblers Association's Rights of Way Strategy, and our work is delivered by a small team of staff based in offices in London and Cardiff, together with around 3000 volunteers.
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Unlocking Neighbourhood Paths
Giving the public its voice back on controversial alleygating proposals.
Countdown 2026
Working against the clock to save thousands of your paths from extinguishment.
Safe to Cross
Getting a better, safer deal for path users in new and existing road schemes.
'Big Hits'
Campaigning to improve local path networks in Cornwall, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Path Erosion
Lobbying to protect hundreds of paths threatened by river and coastal erosion.
Public Benefit
Defining public benefit in the context of rights of way work and thinking about the political implications.
Litigation
Bringing actions to establish favourable precedents for walkers and resolve long-standing issues.
Local authority performance monitoring
Finding ways to support best practice and challenge underperformance in rights of way management.
Making the case
Just why are we so obsessed with England and Wales' unique, beautiful, historic, useful and life-enhancing path network?
Knowledge Portal
Advice and information on a huge range of rights of way-related topics: from animals to waymarking.
Working for Walkers
Our award-winning quarterly newsletter for local authority rights of way professionals.
Footpath Worker
An authoritative journal on judicial and political developments in rights of way law and practice. Available to the public on subscription and free to rights of way volunteers.
Footpath Matters
A little bit of all you need to know about the latest rights of way news. Available only to rights of way volunteers at present.
