Northumberland County Council Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2025-2035

Overview

Northumberland is the fifth largest and one of the most rural counties in England.  Whilst the south-east of the county contains substantial urban settlements, much of the rest of the county is characterised by sparsely populated areas encompassing three protected landscapes.

Northumberland's network of public rights of way provides access to the countryside and to the county's unique landscapes and places for a wide range of people to experience and enjoy.  Whilst the County Council has a range of duties in terms of its day to day management and maintenance of public rights of way, it is able also to bring about improvements to access.  This Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan sets out the Council's approach to enhancement of the County's public paths across the next ten years. 

You will need to read the draft copy of the plan before completing the consultation
 The Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan is available for you to view here

Why your views matter

This consultation invites comments from all those with a stake in public rights of way in Northumberland so that the final Rights of Way Improvement Plan is able to fully reflect and take into account the views of all users.

What happens next

The consultation on the Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan has now closed.  The comments received will be collated and considered by the Council in the creation of the final draft plan for appoval at a meeting of the County Council's Cabinet.