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The Definitive Map
'All county councils or unitary authorities in England and Wales have a legal duty to provide and review public rights of way maps, which are known as Definitive Maps and Definitive Map Statements, which support them. These maps show footpaths, bridle ways, byways open to all traffic, restricted byways, roads used as public paths and unmarked footpaths (e.g. a stile at each end of a field but no path between). This article describes definitive maps and statements and provides links to each local authority's maps.'
'In addition to the Definitive Map and Statement on paper, many local councils offer an online version of their Rights of Way map. These online versions aren't definitive in the legal sense but are meant to reflect what is shown on the Definitive Maps. In many cases, these also show temporary closures and diversions. Some also show rights of way furniture, such as gates, stiles and bridges. Online maps may also include "list of streets" data, which should identify which minor roads or green lanes are public highways.'
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