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Rights of way

There are over 400 miles (647km) of public rights of way within our city and county.

Have your say: draft countryside access plan

We manage and maintain the network and work closely with landowners and users to keep the paths to a standard that the public can enjoy.

Public rights of way map

A map of the footpaths, bridleways and byways in Swansea and Gower.

Report a problem with a public footpath or bridleway

Let us know if you spot a problem with any of the public footpaths or bridleways around Swansea or Gower.

Swansea and Gower local access forum

The purpose of the local access forum is to provide a platform to advise and discuss the improvement and management of public access to the countryside in the area.

Changes to the public rights of way network

Any changes to public rights of way are made via a legal public rights of way order.

What are public rights of way?

Public rights of way are routes, usually across land which is privately owned, over which the public have the right to travel.

Countryside walks

Discover the beauty of Swansea and Gower's coast and countryside on foot.
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