Walking and cycling

Walking and cycling are healthy, enjoyable and environmentally friendly ways to travel.

• For more information about walking, please visit the Move by Foot page.
• For more information about cycling, please visit the Move by Bike page. 

Public rights of way  

Public rights of way are ways over which the public have the right to pass and repass. Public footpaths are for pedestrians only.

Public bridleways are for pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists. Public byways are pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and motorised vehicles, subject to the character of the way.  

Can I check if a path is a public right of way? 

If you wish to check whether a path is a public rights of way please contact us using the details on the right. On receipt, an Officer will check the status of the route on the definitive map and statement of public rights of way.

If the route is not recorded as a public right of way it could be a claimed path. If the path is not recorded then the council does not have any responsibility to maintain it.

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Page updated: 11 May 2011