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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.
The most common types of rights of way are footpaths, bridleways and byways.
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.
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 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 a claimed path.
How can I report an obstruction to a public right of way?
How can I report an obstruction to a purblic right of way?
Please report any obstruction
by using the service request form
or telephone ROSS Streetcare on 0800 731 8765. You should give as much information as possible on the location of the obstruction eg.
nearest road or any notable landmarks. Once we have established that the obstruction is on a recorded right of way,
we will contact the landowner and request removal of the obstruction.
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