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Rights of way - enforcement

Below are some of the common issues that arise on public rights of way. Click on the links at the foot of the page below for more details.

Rights of way - information and advice
Rights of way - information and advice
Rights of way - maintenance
Rights of way - maintenance
Rights of way - news
Rights of way - news
Ranger services
Rights of way - ranger services
Rights of way - report an issue
Rights of way - report an issue
Rights of way - walks and rides guides
Rights of way - walks and rides guides
Frequently asked questions - rights of way - animals
What is the law regarding bulls and dangerous animals on public rights of way?
Are dogs allowed on public rights of way?
What can be done about intimidating dogs on public rights of way?
Who is responsible for dealing with dog fouling and the provision of dog waste bins?
Frequently asked questions - rights of way - crops and vegetation
Who is responsible for hedges and trees adjacent to public rights of way?
Can I plough a public right of way?
Why are crops growing on a public right of way?
Who is responsible for the surface of public rights of way?
Who is responsible for trees and branches fallen across public rights of way?
Who is responsible for overgrown vegetation on a public right of way?
Frequently asked questions - rights of way - furniture
Who is responsible for bridges and culverts on public rights of way?
What if there is a padlocked gate on a public right of way?
Who has responsibility for the signposting of public rights of way?
Who is responsible for stiles and gates on footpaths and bridleways
What if additional stiles or gates are required on a public right of way?
Frequently asked questions - rights of way - other obstructions
Is rope across a public right of way classed as an obstruction?
What if there is barbed wire or an electric fence across a public right of way?
What if there is barbed wire or electric fences alongside a public right of way?
What can be done about intimidating behaviour intended to deter use of a public right of way?
What is the liability of landowners to path users?
What is the liability of the Council to path users?
Who has responsibility for clearing litter and fly tipping?
Who has responsibility for removing misleading signs from public rights of way?
Contacts
Public rights of way
paths@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: +44 0845 0 34 95 99
Full details for Public rights of way



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