Public rights of way contacts and links

Definitive map and statement queries

Contact the Definitive Map team for general queries relating to:

• the definitive map and statement
• how rights of way are recorded
• applications to make changes to the definitive map (based on documents or user evidence)
• landowner deposits

Email: definitivemaps@suffolk.gov.uk

Telephone: 01473 264774

Address:

Public rights of way queries

Contact the appropriate Area Rights of Way team for queries relating to the protection and maintenance of public rights of way in Suffolk.

Please report a problem with public rights of way online if possible.

Definitive map public path order process queries

Contact the appropriate district or borough council for queries relating to making changes to the definitive map through the public path order process.

• Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Project: the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley project
• Suffolk Biodiversity Information Service: sharing information about wildlife in Suffolk
• Suffolk Coast and Heaths: information about the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covering 155 square miles of the coast of Essex and Suffolk
• OneLife Suffolk wellbeing walks: walks in Suffolk for those who may be recovering from illness or need to improve their fitness

• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA): UK government department responsible for the environment, food, farming and rural affairs
• Environment Agency: an executive non-departmental public body aiming to protect the environment and promote sustainable development
• HM Land Registry: holds information about registered land ownership in England and Wales
• Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF): an organisation working to inspire and enable sustainable farming that is prosperous, enriches the environment and engages local communities
• Natural England: an independent public body whose purpose is to protect and improve England's natural environment
• Ordnance Survey: Britain's national mapping agency
• Suffolk Farming Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)L an organisation aiming to provide expert advice and tailored services to restore, protect and create healthy farming systems through environmental and natural capital protection, resource management and improved efficiency
• The Planning Inspectorate: deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning-related case work, including public right of way cases
• Walking for Health: a Natural England initiative for everyone interested in walking for health

• British Library: the national library of the UK
• Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
• Highways Act 1980
• The National Archives: official archive of the UK government
• Naturenet: a voluntary enterprise providing an online resource for practical nature conservation and countryside management
• Rights of Way Act 1990
• Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
• Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

• Auto-Cycle Union (ACU): the governing body for motorcycle sport in Britain
• British Driving Society: a national organisation to support and encourage people interested in carriage driving
• British Horse Society: a registered charity helping horses and riders
• Byways and Bridleways Trust: a charitable trust formed to protect Britain's network of ancient minor highways
• Country Land and Business Association (CLA): an organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales
• Countryside Management Association: supporting the work of conservation, access and recreation professionals in England and Wales
• Cycling UK: protects and promotes the rights of cyclists
• Disabled Ramblers: represents disabled people who enjoy being in the countryside
• Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group: provides environmental management expertise to people who manage the countryside
• Forestry England: protects and expands Britain's forests and woodlands
• Green Lane Association: a national user group promoting vehicular use of byways and unsurfaced public roads
• Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management (IPROW): a professional body representing individuals involved in the management of public rights of way
• Land Access and Recreational Association (LARA): a national forum for the principal groups in countryside motor sport and recreation
• National Farmers' Union (NFU): represents farmers and growers in England and Wales
• National Trust: a charity working to preserve and protect the buildings, countryside and coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Open Spaces Society: a conservation society protecting open spaces, common land, village greens and public paths in England and Wales
• Outdoor Recreation Network: exchanges and shares information to develop best policy and practice in countryside recreation
• Ramblers: a charity working to promote walking and to improve conditions for all walkers
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): a bird conservation charity
• Suffolk Wildlife Trust: a conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife
• Sustrans: a charity working to promote sustainable transport
• Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF): an organisation representing trail riders
• Wildlife and Wetlands Trust (WWT): a conservation organisation working to save wetlands
• Woodland Trust: a woodland conservation charity