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Public Rights of Way

Suffolk County Council is responsible for maintaining public rights of way.

To report an issue with a public right of way, such as vegetation, broken or missing signage or an obstruction please contact Suffolk County Council on the below link.

Report a public rights of way issue
  • General information about public rights of way (footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic)
  • View a working copy of the Definitive Map (which shows all legally recorded public rights of way)

Making changes to footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways

We are responsible for the creation, diversion or extinguishment of public footpaths, bridleways or restricted byways within our district so please contact us with your enquiry about an application.

If you are proposing to create, divert or extinguish a public right of way, you may find the following information helpful:

  • Guidance on charges for public path orders and agreements
  • Information about making changes to the public rights of way network
  • A guide to definitive maps and changes to public rights of way
Public Notices about Public Path Orders

East Suffolk Council (Nacton Footpath No 1 (part)) Public Path Diversion Order 2023

  • Confirmed Public Path Order
  • Public Confirmation Notice

Rights of Way service UK GDPR Privacy Notice

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  • Public path order charges and agreements
  • Contact us

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