Public Rights of Way
(Also known as: Rights of way, public footpaths, bridleways, byways)
Welcome to Southampton City Council's public rights of way web pages. Here you will find information about our work, the location of public rights of way in the city, and how to make changes to the network.
Contact Details:
Address: Rights of Way Section,
Planning and Sustainability Division,
Ground Floor,
Civic Centre,
Southampton
Postcode: SO14 7LS
Telephone: 023 8083 3987 / 4704
Email: rights.of.way@southampton.gov.uk
An introduction to public rights of way
Information on what public rights of way are, who can use them, and how they come into being.
The Definitive Map and Statement
Information about Southampton's Definitive Map and Statement.
Changing the public rights of way network
Creating, diverting and extinguishing public rights of way.
Maintaining public rights of way
Who is responsible for maintenance?
Information for landowners
When a public right of way crosses your land.
The Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2007 - 2017
Outlining the proposed investment in and improvements to Southampton's rights of way network.
Local Access Forum
The Hampshire Countryside Access Forum.
Latest news
An update on our work.
Last updated: 3 June 2008
