When out walking or enjoying the woodlands, paths and trails in the National Forest you may encounter problems such as overgrown paths, obstructions, misleading signs, or damaged bridges, stiles or gates. We welcome any help in reporting issues which prevent or impair access, or are a hazard to public safety.
There are over 3,000km* of public rights of way across the National Forest. These are legally designated paths which allow the public to walk, or sometimes ride, cycle or drive along specific routes. They cross land which belongs to someone else — this includes public footpaths, bridleways and byways. The existence of a right of way is shown on a definitive map held by the County Council.
