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Public rights of way

Find out about public rights of way and view maps and lists of walks and rides.

Rights of way information and advice

Information about the different types of rights of way and who can use them.

Definitive map of public rights of way

The legal record of public rights of way in North Yorkshire. Apply for diversions, temporary closures and other changes to rights of way.

Public rights of way registers

View the registers for definitive map modification order applications and Highways Act 1980 Section 31(6) deposits.

Rights of way maintenance

Information about who looks after public rights of way and how to report any issues.

Rights of way and development

Information that developers need to know if they are carrying out work affecting a public right of way.

Open access land

Information about land you can access without having to use paths and details of restrictions that apply.

Rights of way public notices

See the latest order notices for diversions, definitive map modification orders and temporary closures and how to comment on a notice.

Rights of way map

View the public rights of way in North Yorkshire on our online maps.

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