Rights of way in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

You can walk on all public rights of way.

Some public rights of way are also open to horse riders, cyclists or motorists.

You can use:

  • footpaths – for walking, running, mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs
  • bridleways – for walking, horse riding, bicycles, mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs
  • restricted byways – for any transport without a motor and mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs
  • byways open to all traffic – for any kind of transport, including cars (but they’re mainly used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders)