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Public Rights of Way


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Information on 1700km of public rights of way, including path closures
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If you have concerns about misuse of a public right of way on your land or near your property, please contact erf@conwy.gov.uk.

We are responsible for approximately 1700km of public rights of way

  • Footpaths – on foot only
  • Bridleways – horses, bicycles and on foot.
  • Restricted Byway – non-mechanically propelled vehicles such as horse and cart, horses, bicycles and on foot.
  • Byway – vehicles, horses, bicycles and on foot

Dogs and pushchairs are considered usual accompaniments on public rights of way. Dogs must be kept on a lead or under close control and must not stray away from the paths.

The county is covered by 4 OS explorer maps which indicate the rights of way

  • OL17 Snowdon/Conwy Valley
  • OL18 Harlech/Porthmadog & Bala
  • 255 Llangollen & Berwyn
  • 264 Vale of Clwyd

 

Current temporary path closures

If you would like to view any of these legal orders, please fill in our online form.

LocationRight of way NoGrid ReferencesReason for closureDatesAlternative route
Betws y Coed
5

SH 7893 5965, SH 7945 5870

Danger to public, clearfell of diseased trees Until 30 May 2024 Along footpath 7 at grid reference SH 7945 5870
Betws y Coed
FP 45 and FP 55

FP 45 SH 7927 5603 – SH 7924 5564FP 55 SH 7924 5591
7912 5584

Danger to public due to bridges in need of repair Until 20 June 2024 No alternative route
Bro Garmon/Betws y Coed
FP 58 (Sappers Bridge)

SH 7983 5648 – SH 7959 5652

Danger to public due to bridge deck in need of repair Until 5 April 2024 No alternative route
Capel Curig FP 26 SH 7562 5752
at Ty Hyll
SH7631 5777
Unstable highway retaining wall Until 29 August 2024 Alternative route along forest track from road north of The Towers
Deganwy/Conwy 73 SH 7862 7849 – SH 7862 7846 Danger to public Until 15 June 2024 From cycle/coast path over level crossing at Conwy Quay Marina to Station Road
Dolgarrog 04 SH 7691 6731 – SH 7655 6718 Zig Zag path from Tayler Avenue Danger to public due to trees and boulders on steep slopes Until 6 June 2024 No alternative route
Dolgarrog FP 10 SH 7663 6589 – SH 7671 6578 Danger to public due to damaged bridge Until 28 June 2024 No alternative route
Eglwysbach FP 7 (part) SH 8087 70697 – 8093 70608 Danger to public Until 12 March 2024 Alternative route from stile on opposite side of quarry
Eglwysbach 34 SH 8119 6667 - SH 8152 6752 Danger to public Until 5 April 2024 No alternative route
Llanfihangel FP 6 SH 9871 5097 – SH 9881 5128 Danger to public due to bridge in need of repair Until 13 June 2024 No alternative route
Towyn and Kinmel Bay 8 SH 9691 - SH 9691 7957 Danger to public Until 5 May 2024 Sandbank Road and Gaingc Road
Trefriw FP 2, 3 SH 7671 6577 – SH 7686 6556 Danger to public due to damaged bridge Until 28 June 2024 No alternative route

 

Landowners and occupiers

We have a legal duty to maintain free passage along rights of way.

Occasionally this may involve serving notices on landowners or occupiers to remove obstructions. We prefer to work in partnership with landowners and occupiers to resolve these issues in a timely manner.

How we can help:

  • offer advice on the route of a right of way
  • arrange on site meetings to discuss any issues
  • provide waymarkers and signage to keep users on the correct route
  • permit and provide stiles and gates along the route, if you agree to maintain them to a suitable standard

Register of Landowners Declarations and Deposits under S 31(6) Highways Act 1980

Definitive Map and Statement

The Definitive Map and Statement is the legal record of the public rights of way network. If you would like to view this, please contact us.

The Definitive Map and Statement can only be amended by a legal order.

  • Public Path Orders create, divert or remove a public right of way under the Highways Act 1980 or the Town & Country Planning Act 1990

  • Definitive Map Modification Orders amend the Map and Statement by adding, removing or changing the status of routes based on evidence, under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981

  • Other Orders temporarily close or divert routes affected by work or where damage on a route poses a danger to the public, under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

To apply for any of these please fill in our on-line form.

Public Rights of Way: Recent Orders

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