As a member of the public you can help to protect and improve your local rights of way by taking action when you come across a problem. It doesn't have to take hours of your time and your efforts could make a real, positive difference.
Report a path problem
If nobody knows about it, how's it going to get sorted? It'll take no time at all to report a problem to us and the responsible local authority.
Claim an unrecorded right of way
Do your bit for posterity and get a right of way officially recorded.
Comment on a path order
As a member of the public you have a voice; use it!
Use the law to get an obstruction removed
Know of a long-standing obstruction? It may be appropriate to take formal steps toward a solution.
Get a path maintenance issue sorted
Feel as though you're not making progress with a maintenance issue? This procedure may help.
Get informed
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