I'm just posing an important philosophical question...

If a map shows a legal byway and there's a real life metal gate across it, am I legally allowed to go around the real life metal gate?

Hypothetically speaking of course.
If it’s blocking your way report it in the relevant council ROW sites.they would get this removed. Do not go around


Now which map are you looking at?
Is the route sign posted?
Go on post/PM location and will have a look.
 
You need to check with the
If it’s blocking your way report it in the relevant council ROW sites.they would get this removed. Do not go around


Now which map are you looking at?
Is the route sign posted?
Go on post/PM location and will have a look.
That's presuming it's not a restricted byway.
I have contacted West Berkshire ROW about a byway that has a fence and post blocking the entrance. It's been this way for good couple of years now. The council and police are aware and in conversation with land owner in regards to the best way forward. I suggested they enforced the law and tell him to remove said obstacles or face a bill to remove them, got no reply 😒
 
You need to check with the

That's presuming it's not a restricted byway.
I have contacted West Berkshire ROW about a byway that has a fence and post blocking the entrance. It's been this way for good couple of years now. The council and police are aware and in conversation with land owner in regards to the best way forward. I suggested they enforced the law and tell him to remove said obstacles or face a bill to remove them, got no reply 😒
Keep chasing it up on email and stating it’s blocked on their ROW app.keeps pressure on them.
I have complained about signs which say restricted but map shows as a BOAT.
And others which are BOAT that only have Motobike access
 
Old Fred I know but I've found this website showing legal byways - https://bywaymap.com/ - I assume it's accurate but anyone know for sure?
It's well known for being out of date these days, it's missing UCRs and it just shows where the byways are and not if they're closed or have any restrictions on them. As noted, just because it's a byway doesn't mean it's legally driveable.

If you want accurate either join the Green Lane Association and get access to Trailwise, or check the RoW map on the relevant council's website for whatever area you're going to.
 

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