Welcome to the Suffolk County Council
Public Rights of Way Homepage.
There are approximately 9800 registered public rights of way in
Suffolk, adding up to 5300km, almost as long as all the public
roads in the county. Suffolk has much to offer including varied
landscapes, from woodland to wetlands, not forgetting the essential
contribution of agriculture.
There are five basic types of Public Right of Way:
- Public Footpath – The public has a right to
pass and repass on foot and they may take a pram, pushchair or
dog.
- Bridleway – The public has a right to pass and
repass on foot, on horseback and on a pedal cycle.
- Road Used as a Public Path (RUPP) – The public
has a right to pass and repass on foot, on horseback and on a pedal
cycle. Public vehicular rights may exist but are not proven.
- Restricted Byways – Under the Countryside and
Rights of Way Act 2000 all RUPPs will be re-classified as
Restricted Byways unless they carry full vehicular rights. The
public has a right of way on foot, on horseback or leading a horse,
or for vehicles other than mechanically propelled vehicles.
- Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) – The public
has the right to pass and repass on foot, horseback, pedal cycle or
with a vehicle but the route is mainly used by pedestrians and/or
horses.
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