A right of way is legally a highway and anyone can use them at any time. There are different types of rights of way some you can walk on while others you can ride, cycle or drive a vehicle on. Natural England website has further information on rights of way.
With the introduction of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, you can walk freely on mapped areas of mountain, moor, health, downland and registered common land with having to stick to paths. Natural England website has further information on open access land.
Rights of way definitive map
Cumbria Highways are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Public Rights of Way Network. We have a copy of the definitive map of all rights of way in Eden. To view the definitive map of all rights of way in Eden :
Divert a right of way
If you would like a right of way to be diverted as part of our planning function we have powers to deal with diversion of footpaths. The diversion of any right of way is subject to planning condition.
For other diversion queries and information
