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As a local highway authority (usually a county council or national park authority) you have statutory duties to record and keep public rights of way open.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
You have the right to access some land for walking or certain other…
You can walk on all public rights of way. Some public rights of way are…
You can access some land across England without having to use paths - this…
You may be able to access private land if the landowner has agreed to let…
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
National Highways is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
Information about how highway authorities can adopt roads.
Outlines reforms to the management of motorways and major roads in England.
Report someone to HMRC if you think they're using red diesel when driving on public roads without a licence
Information about how local authorities use open data to stimulate growth and innovation, save costs and develop more sustainable transport.
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
You can report obstructions on the road such as illegal signs, hedges, builders skips and scaffolding to the local council
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