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 four 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.
- Restricted Byways – Under the Countryside and
Rights of Way Act 2000 all
RUPPs have been re-classified as Restricted Byways
unless they carried 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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