What are Public Rights of Way?
A public right of way is a route over which the public have a right of passage. They exist as minor public highways providing the public with a right to use a defined route to travel from one place to another.
There are a number of different types of public right of way, each is determined by the nature of the right to use, and each has its own definition. On Merseyside we have:
Each of these types of public right of way is legally recorded on the Definitive Map and accompanying Statement, providing protection and legal status. Each Highway Authority is required to record such routes in this way. These comprise of a series of Ordinance Survey Maps highlighting the public right of way, together with individual written descriptions. The public can view the definitive map and statement for a particular area by making a prior appointment with the relevant Highway Authority.
Further information
For more information about 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
