Bolton Public Rights of Way

'Details of public rights of way in Bolton are kept in our Definitive Map and Statement. The "map" shows the location of the footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways that we look after. Accompanying the map is the "statement": this is a narrative description of the routes on the map. Each route is a unique highway and as such has its own reference. Alongside each reference are details of the location, length, width and surface type of the path and a general description of its route with respect to local landmarks such as farms. Together these documents form a legal record, proving the existence of public rights of way.'