Contact:
  • Public Rights of Way
  • Address:
    Public Rights of Way, Riverside, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1LA.
  • E-mail:
    PROW@bathnes.gov.uk
  • Telephone:
    01225 477532
  • Fax:
    01225 394205
  • Minicom:
    01225 394166
  • Page Updated:
    22/11/2008
  • Author:
    Matt Mobbs
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Public Rights of Way

Useful Links

This page provides numerous Rights of Way related links. For ease of searching the links have been divided into the following categories:

Central Government Websites

Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs The Government Department responsible for legislation and policy regarding PROW and access to the Countryside.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/

Countryside Code

The Countryside Code gives sensible advise to all users of the countryside.   

http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/things_to_know/countryside_code

English Heritage The Government agency responsible for making sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

Environment Agency

The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands.

http://www.forestry.gov.uk

Highways Agency

The Government agency responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England.

www.highways.gov.uk
 

Highway Code

The Highway Code rules regarding horses and other animals.

hthttp://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/index.htm

Land Registry The body that holds records of land ownership

http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/

Natural England

The Countryside Agency is the governments adviser on access to the countryside and wildlife conservation.

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/

Ordnance Survey

The Government Mapping Agency.

http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/

Planning Inspectorate

The agency usually responsible for determining Public Path Orders and Definitive Map Modification Orders to which objections have been made.

http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/

Think! Road Safety

The think! road safety website provide details of their "horse sense" campaign.

http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk


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Local Government Websites

TaLocal Government Websitesble of links to neighbouring authorities:

Bristol City Council www.bristol-city.gov.uk
North Somerset Council www.n-somerset.gov.uk
South Gloucestershire Council www.southglos.gov.uk
Somerset County Council www.somerset.gov.uk
Wiltshire County Council www.wiltshire.gov.uk


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Other Useful Websites

Avon wildlife Trust The WT works to protect wildlife-rich sites, involve the public and promote biodiversity and sustainability

www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

British Horse Society The BHS is main organisation promoting the interests of horseriders

www.bhs.org.uk 

British Driving Society To Encourage and Assist those interested in Equine Driving

www.britishdrivingsociety.co.uk

Cotswold Way National trail Promoted long distance walking trail .

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Cotswold/

CLA The Country Land and Business Association aims to be the leading organisation representing and supporting owners of land and businesses in rural communities

www.cla.org.uk 

CTC

The UK's national cyclists' organisation

www.ctc.org.uk

Forest of Avon The Forest of Avon is one of 12 Community Forests in England, covering 221 square miles in and around Bristol

www.forestofavon.org.uk

IPROW The Institute of Public Rights of Way Management is the professional body which represents those involved in the management of public rights of way.

www.IPROW.co.uk

Joint Local Access Forum The three councils of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol City and South Gloucestershire, have joined forces to form a Joint Local Access Forum (JLAF). This is a duty placed on highway authorities by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act, 2000.

www.jlaf.org.uk

Lara The motoring organisations' Land Access and Recreation Association and acts as a national forum for the principal groups in countryside motor sport and recreation.

www.laragb.org

National Farmers Union The National Farmers' Union is the democratic organisation for farmers and growers in England and Wales

www.nfu.org.uk

National Trust The NT are a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Open Spaces Society The Open Spaces Society protects common land and public rights of way.

www.oss.org.uk 

Living Streets

The champions of streets and public spaces for people on foot.

www.livingstreets.org.uk

Ramblers Association Britain's biggest organisation working for walkers

www.ramblers.org.uk 

Trail Riders Fellowship  The TRF is the national body for people who enjoy exploring 'green lanes' by motorcycle.

http://www.trf.org.uk/



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