Countryside Recreation - Report a Footpath Problem

Report a Footpath Problem

In all cases we must have a name and contact phone number or email, to enable feedback or clarification of the place or problem. We do not disclose information on complainants to landowners etc. If we are unable to find the problem or it is not a public right of way, we want to be able to get back to you.

Is the footpath a paved or tarmac path beside the road?
This is a footway or pavement and is dealt with by County Highways.

Is the footpath across or alongside a field?
This is dealt with by the Countryside Access Team.

Is the problem with the surface of a tarmac alleyway?
This is dealt with by County Highways even if it is a public right of way.
The Countryside Access Team would deal with problems such as upgrowth or overgrowth if the alleyway is a right of way.

Is the problem rubbish or fly tipping?
This is dealt with by your local district or borough council. Footpath through wheat field

Is the problem the obstruction of an alleyway with a gate, or similar, to prevent pedestrian access?
This needs to be referred to Countryside Access Team in order to either get the obstruction moved, or establish that the route is not a public right of way. Obstruction of vehicular access is usually a matter of private rights or easement and as such is not a matter for the council.

Is the problem with a towpath?
This is dealt with by British Waterways.

Definitive Map Locations

There are copies of the Definitive Map in various places in the county, including some libraries, for members of the public to consult. This shows the route of public rights of way but, as it is a paper version, there may have been legal changes since it was published. Contact Countryside Access Team with any queries.

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Report a Footpath Problem
In all cases we must have a name and contact phone number or email, to enable feedback or clarification of the place or problem. We do not disclose information on complainants to landowners etc. If we are unable to find the problem or it is not a public right of way, we want to be able to get back to you.
Is the footpath a paved or tarmac path beside the road? This is a footway or pavement and is dealt with by County Highways. Is the footpath across or alongside a field? This is dealt with by the Countryside Access Team. Is the problem with the surface of a tarmac alleyway? This is dealt with by County Highways even if it is a public right of way. The Countryside Access Team would deal with problems such as upgrowth or overgrowth if the alleyway is a right of way. Is the problem rubbish or fly tipping? This is dealt with by your local district or borough council.
Is the problem the obstruction of an alleyway with a gate, or similar, to prevent pedestrian access? This needs to be referred to Countryside Access Team in order to either get the obstruction moved, or establish that the route is not a public right of way. Obstruction of vehicular access is usually a matter of private rights or easement and as such is not a matter for the council. Is the problem with a towpath? This is dealt with by British Waterways. Definitive Map Locations There are copies of the Definitive Map in various places in the county, including some libraries, for members of the public to consult. This shows the route of public rights of way but, as it is a paper version, there may have been legal changes since it was published. Contact Countryside Access Team with any queries.