Natural England - Types of public rights of way

Types of public rights of way

England has about 190,000 km (118,000 miles) of public rights of way, providing many opportunities to enjoy the natural environment.

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Footpath - open to walkers only, waymarked with a yellow arrow

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Bridleway - open to walkers, horseriders and cyclists waymarked with a blue arrow

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Restricted byway - open to walkers, cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles. Waymarked with a plum coloured arrow.

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Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) - open to walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, horse-drawn vehicles and motor vehicles, waymarked with a red arrow.

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