Rights of Way Act 2000

The Rights of Way Act 2000 clarifies and confirms the legal rights of the public to access certain paths and routes across land, known as rights of way. It aims to streamline the process for creating, modifying, and maintaining these rights, ensuring public access is preserved while respecting landowners’ interests. The Act provides mechanisms for resolving disputes and standardizes procedures to make access rights clear and enforceable, supporting outdoor recreation, walking, and farming activities while balancing the interests of landowners and the public.