Public Rights of Way Survey

Leicestershire County Council is responsible for over 1,915 miles (3,084km) of public rights of way, including paths in both the countryside and urban areas. These are important for leisure, travelling to work or school and health and wellbeing and are part of what makes Leicestershire a special place to live, work and thrive. 

Although Leicestershire's rights of way network has developed over hundreds of years, the Council recognises that it needs to meet the current and future requirements of the public. Every council responsible for public rights of way must have a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).

This spring, the Council will be reviewing our existing ROWIP and producing a draft document which sets out a long-term vision to develop and manage the public rights of way network in Leicestershire.

 Engagement is an important part of this process, and the Parish Councils knowledge will be invaluable in informing the ROWIP.

The Council is keen for you to provide input as part of the public engagement exercise by helping identify the priorities you feel should be included. You can do this by completing a survey and Social PinPoint mapping exercise on Leicestershire County Council's Have Your Say Webpage which will be live from 12 noon Wednesday 19th February 2025.

We would also be grateful if you can encourage your residents to have their say on what's important to them for our rights of way network.

Kind regards,

Choose How You Move Team

choosehowyoumove@leics.gov.uk