Definitive map and associated registers
Click the sections below to find out more about the map and how to request changes.
What is a definitive map and statement?
It is a legal record of the public rights of way and shows the routes of each public footpath, bridleway, restricted byway and byway open to all traffic in the county.
It is possible to change the Definitive Map by applying for a modification order or public path diversion order.
There are three types of modifications:
- Deleting the public right of way from the Definitive Map
- Adding a public right of way to the Definitive Map
- Altering the status of a public right of way already recorded e.g. footpath to bridleway
If you wish to apply to vary the route of an existing Public Right of Way, please contact our Public Rights of Way Department via highways@gloucestershire.gov.uk (marked FAO PROW Team).
If you wish to apply to add or delete rights of way, or to change the status of paths already shown on the Definitive Map (either through the submission of 'user evidence', or 'historic documentary evidence', or a combination of both), please contact our Modification Orders Team via modificationorders@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Privacy Notice - please select 'Definitive Map Modification Orders Team'
Covid 19 update: Please note that as a result of the pandemic, access to Main Reception has been restricted and the Map Room is currently closed to the public. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but would appreciate your understanding at this very difficult time. A representation of the Public Rights of Way network is available online; however, it is not the Definitive Map.