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Types of Public Rights of Way
Rights of Way should be signposted at the roadside and may also be waymarked along the route as required.
Public Footpath - (indicated by a yellow waymark arrow) for use on foot only
Bridleway - (indicated by a blue waymark arrow) for use on foot, horseback and pedal cycle
Restricted Byways - (indicated by a purple waymark arrow) for use by non motorised vehicles eg Horse & cart, horses, pedal cycle or on foot
Byway open to all traffic (BOAT) - (indicated by a red waymark arrow) for use on foot, horseback, pedal cycle and wheeled vehicles of all kind
Public Rights of Way can be found in towns, villages and the countryside. All public rights of way should be denoted by a signpost or waymark. Some paths may be surfaced but many are tracks across countryside owned by farmers and landowners.
Public footpaths are not to be confused with highway footways which are pavements to the side of the road.
Permissive routes are not public rights of way but routes which can be used by the public with the permission of the landowner.
Private rights Be careful to distinguish between public rights of way and private rights of way. The County Council does not hold records of private rights of access, wayleaves or easements. Different rules apply - you should seek your own legal advice on such matters.
Countryside Service
Shropshire County Council
Community Services
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire, SY2 6ND
Tel: +44 (0) 1743 255061
countryside.access @shropshire.gov.uk