Rights of Way

The Parks and Countryside Service manages 77km or 48 miles of public rights of way throughout the Borough. This total is made up of four different types of right of way:

Footpaths
Bridleways
Restricted Byways
Byways

The information on these pages will help you to understand your basic rights and responsibilities in the use and management of the public paths and ways in the Borough. It should be helpful to users and landowners alike. By using the links below and on the right, information is available on the public's and landowners' rights, diversions and changes and the Council's responsibilities.