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Hedged or walled tracks in the countryside are often informally referred to as 'green lanes'. A particular green lane may be classed as a public right of way (ie: footpath, bridleway, 'road used as a public footpath' or byway), a public road or it may be entirely private. An Ordnance Survey map will give you an indication of its status.

The Public Rights of Way Unit, in the Council's Rural & Recreation Service, is responsible for maintaining those green lanes which are public rights of way. Green lanes which are unsealed (ie: not surfaced) public roads are our responsibility and unsealed (ie: not surfaced) private roads are the responsibility of the landowner - for further details please contact your Area Highways Team.

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Public Rights of Way