An Introduction to Public Rights of Way
Public Rights of Way can positively contribute towards your quality of life. Many people use them for leisure and recreational purposes: access to the countryside for fresh air, recreation or relaxation, to get closer to wildlife, to enjoy the environment, to improve their health and mental well-being, walk, ride a horse or cycle.
They also form an important part of the transport network, providing a sustainable form of transport for people through cycling and walking: allowing them to access local services such as shops, health facilities, education and employment.
There are 454km of rights of way on Merseyside. The Rights of Way Improvement plan for Merseyside looks at where access to the network for the public could be improved.
As part of the plan Local Authorities will be required to identify changes needed to make the Public Rights of Way network meet the Governments aims of better provision for walkers, cyclists, equestrians and people with mobility problems. Which will make the network more useful and appealing.
Further information
For more information about Public Rights of Way in your area, contact your Local Authority from the links on this page.
For more details or queries in relation to the Rights of Way Improvement Plan for Merseyside, contact:
Tel: 0151 330 1156, email: Tony.McDonough@Merseytravel.gov.uk
or alternatively
