RIGHTS OF WAY

Who can use them?

Right of Way is a right by which any member of the public may travel across land. There are several different kinds, including:

1. Footpath - where the public has a Right of Way on foot only;
2. Bridleway - where the public has a Right of Way on foot, horseback or pedal cycle, including mountain bikes;
3. Permissive Path - where there is no Right of Way, but the landowner has agreed to allow the public use of the path.

A landowner may temporarily disturb a Right of Way that crosses the centre of a field or enclosure in order to cultivate the field. However, the line and surface of the path must be restored soon afterwards.

Please be responsible and considerate of both other users and landowners when using the Rights of Way network. Dogs should be kept under closer control. In most cases this mean on a lead. Remember, if a landowner believes your dog to be worrying or chasing stock, he is within his rights to shoot it.

Sections of the Cumbria Coastal Way are permissive paths. SRI reserves the right to divert these paths where safety to users is in question or continued usage would cause damage to an historical or nature site. Diversions would be minor and still allow the walker to stay within the route corridor.

Further information in Rights of Way legislation can be obtained from SRI on 016973 22620.