How can I recognise Rights of Way?

Public Footpaths, bridleways and byways are signposted where they meet roads.

To guide you along Rights of Way, you will see waymarker signs similar to those shown here.

Roadside Signpost Roadside Signpost
Public Footpaths Public Footpath Marker
Public Bridleway Bridleway Marker
Byway open to all traffic (BOAT) Byway to all Traffic Marker
Permissive Path (not a Right of Way, but the landowner has given permission for people to use it Permissive Path Marker
Restricted Byway Byway