Rights of Way: Taking action on paths which are ‘out of repair’ – making an application under section 56 of the Highways Act 1980
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
Read MoreRights of Way: Impassable Paths
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
Read MoreInformation Hub
Do you have a question about paths and open spaces? Welcome to our information hub We want you to get the best out of all the facts, casework and advice this website contains. For a general introduction to a topic, read our FAQ pages. Rights of Way/Footpaths Open and Green Spaces Town & Village Greens…
Read MoreFact sheets
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Are you looking for more information about paths and open spaces? There are fact sheets available to read, share, print or download to help you with issues concerning the following topics: Rights of Way/Footpaths Open and green spaces Town and…
Read MoreRights of Way: Highway Verges – Some Practical Points
Highway verges: some practical points The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can…
Read MoreCommons: Registered common land and highways
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
Read MoreCommons: Buildings, fences and other works on common land
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
Read MoreRights of Way: Parishes dealing with highway obstructions
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
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Rights of Way: What to do about overgrown paths
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
Read MoreOpen Spaces: Community assets and protecting open space
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
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