WHAT IS A RIGHT OF WAY?

It is a path that has been historically used as a highway (by foot, horse, or vehicle). Many have never been recorded on the definitive map.

WHAT IS A DEFINITIVE BRIDLEWAY?

A path on which rights exist on horse and on foot and which has been put on the 'Definitive Map' held by the County Council. Rights of way on the Definitive Map are (in theory) directly protected by law.

WHAT IS A DEFINITIVE FOOTPATH?

A path on which rights exist for use on foot and which has been put on the 'Definitive Map' held by the County Council.

WHAT IS A DEFINITIVE BYWAY?

A path on which rights exist on horse and on foot and by motor vehicle and which has been put on the 'Definitive Map' held by the County Council. directly protected by law.

UNRECORDED RIGHTS OF WAY:

A path on which rights of access exist but which have not been recorded onto the Definitive Map. Such paths may not be recorded on the definitive map at all, or may be only recorded as a public footpath despite there being rights of access for horses.

Such paths can be added to the Definitive Map - See Public Path Orders - and you can help!