Report a problem with a public right of way

• Problems with a public right of way
• Problems with paths and pavements
  
• Problems with overgrown hedges and vegetation on a pavement or road
  

Find out if a route is a public right of way

Use our map to find out if the problem you need to report is on a public right of way. You will also find useful information including the status and identifying number of the route.

Public rights of way map

Problems with a public right of way

Use our online form to report problems with:

• public footpaths (not roadside pavements) - for use by pedestrians
• public bridleways - for use by people on foot, horseback or bicycle
• byways open to all traffic - these have full vehicular rights, but are mainly used as bridleways
  
• restricted byways - these have rights on foot, horseback, bicycle and non-mechanical vehicles such as horse and cart
  

Example of a public right of way.

Report a problem with a public right of way online

Problems with paths and pavements

Use our online form to report problems with:

• paths or pavements (roadside pavements)
  
• tarmac or general surface problems
• missing or damaged paving flags
• issues with roadside kerbs
• missing or damaged manholes, cellar grates and other covers

Example of a path or pavement.

Report a problem with a path or pavement online

Problems with overgrown hedges and vegetation on a pavement or road

Use our online form to report problems with overgrown trees, hedges and other vegetation on:

• paths or pavements (roadside pavements)
  
• public roads

Example of overgrown vegetation on a public road.

Report a problem with overgrown vegetation online