Who can use Public Rights of Way?
The term ‘public right of way’ is a highway over which the public have a right to pass and repass.
A permissive route is not a Public Right of Way. The public are allowed to use it with the kind permission of the landowner.
Types of way
Public Rights of Way are divided into the following four categories:
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Footpath
For walkers only. You are allowed to take a pram, pushchair or wheelchair along a public footpath but please be aware that many routes may not be physically suitable for that purpose. Public Footpaths are waymarked with yellow arrows. |
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Bridleway
For walkers, horseriders and pedal cyclists. Cyclists must give way to walkers and horseriders. Bridleways are waymarked with blue arrows. |
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Byways Open to All Traffic (BOAT)
Often just referred to as Byway, for vehicles, cyclists, horseriders, horse drawn carriages and walkers. Because of its nature, it is used mainly as a footpath or bridleway. BOATs are waymarked with red arrows. |
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Restricted byway
For walkers, horseriders, cyclists and horse drawn vehicles. Restricted byways are waymarked with purple arrows.
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