Public rights of way - general
Public rights of way are routes over which the public have the right to pass and repass.
Public footpaths are for pedestrians only. Public bridleways are for pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists. Public byways are for pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and motorised vehicles -- subject to the character of the way.
Can I check if a path is a public right of way?
If you wish to check whether a path is a public rights of way please make a request to Hertfordshire County Council.
On receipt of a request for a check on a path, an Officer will check the status of the route on the definitive map and statement of public rights of way. If the route is not recorded as a public right of way it could be a claimed path. If the path is not recorded then the council does not have any responsibility to maintain it.