How can a right of way be added to the Definitive Map?
There are two main ways that this can be done: Dedication: If the landowner owns the land over which the Right of Way crosses s/he can dedicate a footpath or a bridleway. Modification Order: If the public have used a route for twenty or more years as of public right and without interruption, they may apply for a Modification Order under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Footpaths, bridleways and byways can be modified using this process.
