Public rights of way are open to everyone at any time and give you the right to walk, ride a horse or cycle along certain routes. Some rights of way are open to vehicles.
Landowner responsibilities
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must
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- keep the route visible
- and not obstruct or endanger users.
More information can be found on Gov.uk.
Problems with public rights of way
If you experience a problem with a public right of way contact the rights of way section of the highway authority through whose area the route passes.
Below are the local authorities covering Cotswolds National Landscape.
The Cotswold Way National Trail
The Cotswolds National Landscape team works with the Cotswold Way Association and the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens to provide ongoing maintenance of the Cotswold Way.
If you do come across a fallen tree or other hazard blocking the Cotswold Way, or overgrown sections, broken gates/stiles, or damaged/missing signs please do contact Becky Jones, our Access and Volunteer Lead, by emailing cotswoldway@cotswolds-nl.org.uk.