Public rights of way and access in Suffolk

Find out about access to the countryside in Suffolk, including commons and village greens, the definitive map and statement and reporting an issue.

Interactive map for public rights of way

You can now see public rights of way in Suffolk on a map.

You'll also see applications to modify definitive maps, landowner deposits and legal orders that have been made in Suffolk.

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Report a public right of way issue
Instructions for how to report a public rights of way issue in Suffolk to us quickly and easily online.
Commons and village greens
Find more information about commons and registered village greens in Suffolk.
Making changes to the definitive map and statement
Find information about how to apply to change the definitive map and statement in Suffolk, how we prioritise our workload, and copies of public notices
Rights and responsibilities in relation to public rights of way
Find information about rights and responsibilities of the public, local authorities, and landowners and land managers in relation to public rights of way.
Suffolk Local Access Forum (SLAF)
Learn about the Suffolk Local Access Forum, what they do, who they are and how to contact them.
Traffic regulation orders (TROs)
Learn about temporary and permanent traffic regulation orders in relation to public rights of way in Suffolk.
Landowner deposits under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980
How we deal with landowner deposits under section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 and the procedure for making a deposit.
Open access land and the right to roam
Find out what open access land is, what you can do on open access land, information about excepted land and how to find open access land.
Public rights of way and planning
Find information about the importance of public rights of way within the planning system.
Public rights of way contacts and links
Find contact details and further information about public rights of way and definitive maps in Suffolk.
Definitive Map and Statement of public rights of way
View working copy definitive maps for a parish, for Suffolk and statement of public rights of way.
Green Access Strategy (Rights Of Way Improvement Plan)
The Suffolk Green Access Strategy outlines our future plans for public rights of way in Suffolk.