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Public Rights of Way
Suffolk County Council is responsible for maintaining public rights of way.
To report an issue, such as a broken signpost or an obstruction, you must contact them.
Report a public rights of way issue
- View general information about public rights of way (footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic)
- View a working copy of the Definitive Map (which shows all legally recorded public rights of way)
Creating, diverting or extinguishing a public right of way
If you are proposing to create, divert or extinguish a public right of way, you may find the following information helpful:
- Guidance notes about the process of applying to make a permanent change to the public rights of way network
- Guidance on charges for public path orders and agreements 2019-20
- Information about making changes to the public rights of way network
- A guide to definitive maps and changes to public rights of way
You can apply to create, divert to extinguish a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway, below.
It is strongly recommended to speak with Sharon Berry (Communities Officer for Public Rights of Way) before making an application.
Creating a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Apply to create a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Accompanying guidance notes for creating a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Diverting a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Apply to divert a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Accompanying guidance notes for diverting a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Extinguishing a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Apply to extinguish a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Accompanying guidance notes for extinguishing a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway