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COMMON.PROW_Complete_Map- PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY LAYERSCATEGORIES AND STATUS OF PATHS
The Public Rights of Way Layers show various status and categories of paths. This describes each category and status of the paths shown on the path layers.
There are three different categories of paths shown by different colours and four different status of path shown with different line styles.
CATEGORIES OF PATHS:
Definitive Public Rights of Way: Shown with black lines. These are public rights of way which are mapped on the Definitive Map, a legal record of public rights of way. These are public rights of way which legally exist and the Definitive Map provides conclusive evidence of their existence, status, location etc. The paths that are shown on the computerised layer are only an indication of the location of paths and should not treated as conclusive evidence of the exact location of paths. It is only a copy of the legal records and the accuracy of the information has not been completely checked. It was affected by positional accuracy improvements and the initial inputting has not been checked. Any queries over the exact location should be directed to the Rights of Way team on 0113 2375269 or 0113 2375245. They should be open and available for use on the ground. Any problems with them should be reported on 0113 2375245. Permissive Paths: Shown with pink lines. These are paths which the public can use because the landowner has granted permission for the public to use them. This may be for a limited time of indefinitely. Examples include Sustran routes, Countryside Stewardship paths, paths with permissive path agreements or paths over council owned land. They should be open and available to use on the ground.
Claimed or Review Paths: Shown with green lines. These are paths which have either been claimed by the public as a public right of way or where other evidence is believed to exist which may show that the path should be recorded on the Definitive Map. The path will be investigated when a Definitive Map Modification Order Application is dealt with or when the area is reviewed. They may be open and available to use on the ground or they may not be.
There are four different status of paths although only 3 currently exist in Leeds. They are as follows:
Footpath - - - - - - - :
Shown by a dashed line. A path for use on foot only.
Bridleway |-|-|-|-|- : Shown by a solid line with bars across it. A path for use on foot, riding or with a horse (or other beast of burden) and for Definitive Paths also with a bicycle. Permissive paths may or may not permit use with a bicycle.
Restricted Byway: There are currently none within Leeds City Council area. A path where use on foot, horse and non-mechanically propelled vehicles e.g. bicycle, tricycle, horse drawn carriage. Byway Open to All Traffic _v_v_v_v_: Shown by a solid line with V on. A path where vehicular rights exist but is used mainly for the purposes of which footpaths and bridleways are used. Motorised vehicles are permitted to use them although they may not be suitable. They will mostly be used on foot, horseback and bicycle. |