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Vehicles on Footpaths

The Law and Practice around Driving on Footpaths and Bridleways

Prior to the start of this century, vehicles were allowed on many footpaths and bridleways. But all that changed with the Countryside and Rights of Wat Act 2000 and the later Natural Environment and ...

Usual Accompaniment

Public footpaths are highways with only a right to walk. But what about dog walking or carrying objects?

There are for types of highways in the UK:

Maintainable at Public Expense

What does Maintainable at Public Expense mean?

In simple terms, a Highway Maintainable at Public Expense is a highway where the local authority is responsible for the maintenance of the route. In the article What is a Highway? we look at highways...

What are TROs

What is a Traffic Regulation Order

Everyone has the right of passage along a right of way. The type of right of way determines how people can use that route. For example, a footpath only has a right to walk. It does not have the ...

Plan a trip without a destination

You are sure to get somewhere if only you walk far

Not every trip has to have a destination. That might sound odd but bear with us....

What is a highway?

Are highways and roads the same thing?

You will have heard the term 'highway' and perhaps thought it meant the same thing as a road....

Can you walk on a bridleway?

Using a public bridleway in the UK

In the United Kingdom, any route over which the public has a right to pass is called a "right of way" or "highway". This includes everything from the quietest footpath to the busiest motorway. ...

Why Cycling Is Good for You?

Love to cycle or considering taking it up?

"Cycling can enhance your fitness level and well-being".

Improving your heart, lungs and circulation ...

Dog walks near me

What is Dog Mode and how to use it

When exploring the Great British Countryside, we often want to find cow free walks in the UK. Cows can be intimidating to people. But for dog walkers, all livestock is a problem, especially sheep. ...

Managing your Rights of Wayfinder Subscription

You can subscribe to Rights of Wayfinder Monthly, 6 Monthly or Annually. Changing your subscription plan or cancelling your membership is quick and easy. To manage your subscription, click the ...

Why not just use the OS?

Why not just use an Ordnance Survey map?

In the UK we are very fortunate to have some of the best mapping in the world. Plus, we have access to it simply and easily through Landranger and Explorer maps. The Ordnance Survey (OS) is a very ...

The different types of Right of Way

Making sense of public rights of way

Have you ever wondered about the different types of right of way?

Public rights of way in England and Wales have evolved over a long time. They started as simple tracks allowing...

What is the DMS?

What is the Definitive Map and Statement?

The Definitive Map and Statement (DMS) are legal documents that all highway authorities must keep. Although it is called definitive, it is anything but definitive! It gets its name from being the last...

User Organisations

Do I need to join a user organisation?

Whether you choose to access the countryside on foot, on a horse or in 4x4, there is a user organisation for you. But should you join one? And which one?...

Comments

Understanding Comments

Comments are an important part of Rights of Wayfinder. Every registered user can add comments to the routes within Wayfinder.

Every comment has the date it was submitted. This is...

What is a USRN

Understanding the USRN number

Within Wayfinder, many ways link to official data through a USRN. This is the Unique Street Reference Number. Most roads, tracks and paths in the UK have a USRN. Every way that is Maintainable at ...

Status Unknown

What does Status Unknown mean?

Take a look at the Rights of Wayfinder maps and you will see the ways as lines on the map. Each one has a label with its WID or Wayfinder ID. Clicking this label displays more information ...

Creating a Rights of Wayfinder Account

What you need to know to create your account

Creating a Rights of Wayfinder account is quick and easy.

Tell me where to go

Finding where to go in the countryside

You've decided to take a trip out into the Great British Countryside. But where can you go?
That is exactly the question that Wayfinder tries to answer.

Unfortunately...

Facebook accounts

What is different when logged in from Facebook

If your Wayfinder account was created by logging in from Facebook, you will not have a password and you will not be able to change your email address. You should either continue to log in using your ...

Basic navigation

Finding your way around

Basic navigation within Wayfinder is simple. The main navigation controls are located in the top right corner....

Privacy Policy

In accordance with legislation, Wayfinder is registered with the Information Commissioner.

Wayfinder collects limited personal data required to operate the service. We never ...