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Public rights of way
ROSS Street Care - July 2005
highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk
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What is a public right of way?
Public rights of way are routes that can be used by members of the public for recreation,
going to and from school, work and the shops etc. They range from urban to rural areas.
What type of use is allowed on a right of way?
Public footpaths are for pedestrians only, public bridleways are for pedestrians, horse
riders and cyclists. Restricted byways are for pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and
horse carriages. Public byways are for pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and motorised
vehicles subject to the character of the way, although not all byways are suitable for
most motor vehicles.
Can I check if a path is a
public right of way?
If you wish to check whether a path is a public right of way please complete the
service request form. On receipt of the request, one of our Public Rights of Way
(PROW) Officers will check the status of the route on the definitive map and
statement of public rights of way. The Definitive Map and Statement contain
legally recorded rights of way. There are many paths that members of the public
use regularly that are not legally recorded. If the route is not recorded as a
public right of way it could be "claimed"
and added to the Definitive Map and Statement.
How do I search for public rights of way information?
You can search for public rights of way information by using the public rights of way search.
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