Public Path Orders BHS Access Cornwall Home Page
There are FOUR common Basic Types of Orders Which Affect the Paths we Ride (and Walk)
MODIFICATION ORDERS - Commonly used to add bridleways to the definitive map. Modification Orders affect only the recording of rights of way on the definitive map. To put a bridleway on the definitive map using a Modification Order it must be proved that the right of way already exists. A MO can also be used to remove a path fom the definitive map if it can be proved that no right of way has ever existed. View Current and Recent Modification Orders
DIVERSION ORDERS - Used to Divert an existing Right of Way Landowner can apply to have an existing right of way diverted. However the diverted way must not less 'convenient'. View Current and Recent Diversion Orders
CREATION ORDERS - Used to create a new Right of Way. The highways authority (County Council) can issue such an order where there is a demonstated need and taking into account other factors. View Current and Recent Creation Orders
EXTINGUISHMENT ORDERS - Used to Extinguish a Right of Way This can only be made on the grounds that a right of way is not needed for public use. Orders go through various legal stages - your bridleway is not on the definitive map until the order is CONFIRMED. View Confirmed Orders
What is the definitive Map? See Definitive Map
CAN YOU HELP IN GETTING A NEW BRIDLEWAY ONTO THE MAP? - YES YOU CAN!
Anyone can apply for a Modification Order for modifying the definitive map to add a Footpath, Bridleway or Byway, or change the recorded status of a path. The path may or may not already be on the definitive map.
However applications do require supporting evidence to show that there is right of way (albeit unrecorded) for the public to use the way - this can be by witness of use over 20 years or other historic evidence. Please contact bhsaccesscornwall for help and advice. Modification Order Menu Bridleways - In Parish Order Foot Paths that may be ridden Confirmed Paths Orders - In Date Order Diversion Order Menu Bridleway Diversions Diversions for Foot Paths that may be ridden Confirmed Paths Orders - In Date Order Creation Order Menu Bridleway Creation Orders Confirmed Paths Orders - In Date Order