Guidance

Signs on public rights of way

Use signs at points where a public right of way is not clear.

From:
Natural England
Published
1 January 2008

Applies to England

Documents

Waymarking public rights of way

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There are 4 different categories of public rights of way. Different coloured arrows waymark the type of route it is.

Correct use of signs:

  • prevents trespass
  • protects your land
  • improves user experience
  • informs users of path status
  • prevents misuse

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Published 1 January 2008

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