Rights of Way Improvement Plan - Have your say!

West Berkshire Council are responsible for around 1,190 kilometres (740 miles) of public footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways. These paths are important for West Berkshire residents to access and enjoy the outstanding countryside and natural areas of the district. They are also important for health, mental wellbeing, travel and the economy. West Berkshire want public rights of way to be available for everyone.

The new Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) sets out how they will look after public rights of way and make sure they meet the needs of the public, now and in the future.

You can read the new draft ROWIP and have your say here.

Make sure you let them know your thoughts by 5pm on Thursday, 23 November 2023. It should take about 10 minutes.