Public Rights of Way
Whether you enjoy walks, cycling or taking in some fresh air,
Public Rights of Way help us to enjoy the countryside and open
spaces.
They form an important part of our access to these places and
give people the opportunity to relax outside, enjoy the environment
and get closer to wildlife.
Environmentally friendly forms of travel like cycling and
walking rely on Public Rights of Way and form part of our transport
network. Rights of Way also affect our access to
local services such as shops, health facilities, education and
employment.
Knowsley Council, as the Local Highway Authority, has a direct
responsibility for its Public Rights of Way network. The borough
has approximately 35 miles of paths, footpaths and bridleways.
Rights of Way Improvement Plan for Merseyside
The Merseyside Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) is
a ten-year strategic plan for improving local rights of way
for all types of user. It is a joint plan that has been
prepared between the five Merseyside authorities in
conjunction with Merseytravel, the Passenger Transport Authority
and Executive that coordinates public transport on Merseyside.
For further information about the Merseyside ROWIP visit
the Merseyside Rights of
Way website.
