Public rights of way | North Yorkshire County Council

Respect and protect the public rights of way network

If you're using the public rights of way network please be mindful of others, particularly on paths that run through people's farms or gardens. Under current Covid-19 circumstances please also respect social distancing whilst using the public rights of way network.

Cyclists

Cyclists

Walks, horse and bike rides

Information about walking, horse riding and cycling in North Yorkshire and the associated health benefits.

Public right of way sign

Public right of way sign

Rights of way information and advice

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

Countryside

Countryside

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.

A public footpath sign

A public footpath sign

Public rights of way registers

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

Team maintaining a public right of way

Team maintaining a public right of way

Rights of way maintenance

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

Footpath in North Yorkshire

Footpath in North Yorkshire

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

Open access land

Open access land

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

Two walkers in North Yorkshire

Two walkers in North Yorkshire

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.

Compass

Compass

Rights of way maps

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