Public Rights of Way
What are Public Rights of Way?
Public rights of way are highways other than all-purpose public roads. Powys has over 12,000 individual public rights of way, many of which are used largely for recreation - particularly walking, cycling, horse-riding and driving “off-road” motor vehicles. The majority of the network is used on a casual basis by local people and visitors.
There are four main types of public rights of way:-
Footpath
For use on foot only. Walkers are entitled to take a ‘usual accompaniment’, such as a pushchair. A dog can be taken, but must be under ‘close control’.
N.B. Please note that footpaths should not be confused with ‘footways’, which are commonly referred to as pavements and normally have a sealed surface running adjacent to roads (or carriageways). If you have an issue with a ‘footway’ please contact the Powys County Council Highways Department
Bridleway
As for footpath, with additional rights to ride or lead a horse, and ride or push a pedal cycle. There may also be rights for stock-droving, such as with sheep and cattle.
Restricted Byway
A new category of right of way, formerly known as a Road Used a Public Path (R.U.P.P.). The rights are the same as for bridleways, with an additional right to use horse-drawn carts and carriages, but not motorised vehicles.
Byway open to all traffic (B.O.A.T.)
As for bridleways, but with additional rights to drive motorised vehicles, and horse-drawn carts and carriages.
What about Private rights?
The County Council does not hold records of private rights of access or “easements”. If you have any issues with private rights then where appropriate you should inspect your property deeds and seek legal advice.
How do I know where Public Rights of Way are?
For general information on public rights of way you can look at Ordnance Survey “Explorer” maps however they do not show the definitive legal line and status of routes. If you require accurate information on the precise line and status of a route, then you should inspect the Definitive Map.
Service Contact
Countryside Access
E-mail: rightsofway@powys.gov.uk
Telephone: 01597 827500
Address:
Countryside Access
The Gwalia
Ithon Road
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6AA
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