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Welcome to the Public Rights of Way pages.

As the 'highway authority' for Cheshire, the Council is responsible for maintaining the public rights of way network and keeping each individual public footpath, bridleway and byway free from obstruction. As the 'surveying authority' it is responsible for preparing and keeping up to date the legal record of these paths known as the Definitive Maps and Statements.

• Contact details - for public rights of way officers dealing with PROW maintenance and enforcement, diversions, records and promotion and development.
  
  Here you will find information on Cheshire's 3000 km network of public footpaths and other rights of way.
• Rights of Way - learn what public rights of way are and who is able to use them.
• Rights of Way Improvement Plan - a part of the Local Transport Plan for Cheshire
• The Definitive Map - discover what records the Council keeps.
• View the online register of definitive map modification order applications.
• View the online register of Section 31(6) deposits.
• Path Maintenance - find out who is responsible for keeping Cheshire's paths in good shape and how the Council deals with problems.
• Path Problems - report problems affecting Cheshire's paths to us.
• Public Path Orders - look at the rules and procedures for the creation, diversion and stopping up of public rights of way.
• CROW Act 2000 - see what the Countryside & Rights of Way Act means for you - access to open country, rights of way improvement plans etc.
• Temporary Path Closures, Public Path Orders and Definitive Map Modification Orders
• Planning Issues Guidance on public rights of way for planning officers, developers and conveyancers.
• Annual Report and Work Programme
• Cheshire and Warrington Local Access Forum (CWLAF)

Enjoy Cheshire's countryside. The Council aims to help you make the most of the opportunities available to you - whether you are on foot, on pushbike, in the saddle or at the wheel.

•  Walking Advice and information for walkers. 
•  Cycling Advice and information for cyclists. 
•  Horse riding Advice and information for riders. 
•  4-WD & trail riding 'Off-road' advice and information for drivers of 4-WDs and trail-riders.
• 'Cheshire Signpost' Read archived copies of 'Cheshire Signpost' - the Council's former countryside access newsletter bringing news and views on enjoying the great outdoors in Cheshire.