Public Rights of Way
West Berkshire Council manages around 740 miles of Public Rights of Way, so that local people and visitors can enjoy the countryside of West Berkshire.
Our online map shows Public Footpaths, Bridleways, Restricted Byways and Byways Open to All Traffic (BOATs), stiles, gates and steps in our district.
You can read more about Rights of Way on the GOV.UK website, or the Natural England website.
The Definitive Map - Recorded Public Rights of Way
The Definitive Map and Statement (DMS) for West Berkshire
Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding - Maps and Open Access Land
Cycling, riding and walking routes and maps in West Berkshire
Rights of Way Maintenance and Enforcement
Making sure our network is fit for use and taking steps when problems occur
Closures, Restrictions and Motor Vehicles on Public Rights of Way
Legal closures and restrictions on West Berkshire Public Rights of Way (PROW) and use by Motor Vehicles
Preventing the Dedication of Public Rights of Way
Highway statements and declarations from landowners to prevent the creation of Public Rights of Way
National Trails in West Berkshire
Information about The Ridgeway and Thames Path National Trails, and restrictions that apply
Cycling on Public Rights of Way
Information regarding which public rights of way cyclists can use
Local Access Forum
Improving access to the countryside through the Mid and West Berkshire Local Access Forum (LAF)
Public Rights of Way - Legal Order Priority Work List
Legal orders prioritised for investigation this year
Notices - Recorded Public Rights of Way
Legal notices regarding public rights of way in West Berkshire
Public Path Orders
Legally diverting, creating or removing Public Rights of Way
Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP)
Improving our rights of way network and general access
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