Public Rights of Way

Public Rights of Way give a right of access for members of the public over land in private ownership, providing them access to countryside they can enjoy.

Responsibility for paths in the countryside is divided between landowners and the council, but responsible use of the countryside by the public is equally important.

Information for users can be found in the Countryside Codes.

Rights of Way map

Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way

View routes and designations of the paths within the county borough on the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way.

Waymarker on hillside

Public Path Orders and Temporary Closures 

Make an application to divert extinguish or temporarily close a Public Right of Way.

Public Footpath

Definitive Map Modification Orders

Make an application to modify the Definitive Map.

Public right of way near wind turbines

About Rights of Way

Bridgend County Borough is covered by a network of over 808 individual public rights of way, just over 612km, which vary in the rights and type of user that can use them.

Stone stile and gate

Roles and Responsibilities 

Information about the roles and responsibilities for Public Rights of Way.

People walking through a public right of way field

Local Access Forum 

Find out more about the Bridgend Local Access Forum.

Public Rights of Way signs

Wales Coast Path 

The Wales Coast Path takes in stunning scenery spanning 870 miles - making it the largest continuous coastal path in the world.  

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Visit Bridgend

Bridgend County Borough has a vibrant mix of outdoor adventure, family-friendly events, and cultural exploration. From coastal thrills to peaceful nature reserves.

The Great Glamorgan Way

Criss-crossing five counties in South Wales, the Great Glamorgan Way is a magnificent network of connected bridleways and cycle paths taking in all that is great in the counties of Bridgend, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.

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