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Public Rights of Way

Medway Towns Footpath Group Pride in Medway award winners 2012

Medway has nearly 186 miles (300km) of Public Rights of Way.

Public Rights of Way have the following designations:

  • Footpath: over which the right of way is on foot only.
  • Bridleway: over which the right of way is on foot, horseback and bicycle, though cyclists must give way to other users.
  • Restricted Byway: over which the right of way is for all traffic, except mechanically propelled vehicles.
  • Byway Open to All Traffic: over which the right of way is open to all traffic, including mechanically propelled vehicles, although essentially it is used to mainly as a footpath.

For more details on walks, please visit Medway Council's walking page.

Medway Council also undertakes work to clear overgrown vegetation from rights of way and in partnership with landowners, carries out repair work to stiles, gates and small bridges. The council looks at surface conditions and carries out repair work, though it must be understood that due to their nature and location, many paths will be of a relatively rough nature.

The council deals with blocked of rights of way and tries to keep them as clear as possible.

If you would like to make an enquiry or to report a problem with any public right of way, please contact Customer Services at the address below or complete the online form.

 

For more information contact Public Rights of Way Team by telephone: 01634 333333 or by email: prow@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Public Rights of Way Team, Medway Council, Civic Centre, Strood, Kent ME2 4AU

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