Rights of Way
Current Known Problems on the Rights of Way Network
- The Society works closely with the National Park Authority on issues affecting Rights of Way.
- We also help maintain footpaths at Volunteer Days, details of which can be found in the Walks Programme.
- Any reported problems that are reported to us are shown below,
- You may also find more information on the Natural Resources Wales website
Reporting problems you find on footpaths
Phil O’Shea is our Rights of Way Officer, if you know of any problems, please contact him using the form below.
Temporary rights of way closures
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG NATIONAL PARK WEBSITE Bridleway No. 53 in the Community of Talybont-on-Usk Temporary Prohibition of Pedestrians, Equestrians and Cyclists Footpath No. 169 in the Community of Llanfoist Fawr Temporary Prohibition of Pedestrians Bridleway No. 28 in the Community of Talybont-on-Usk Temporary Prohibition of Pedestrians, Cyclists and Equestrians Public Footpaths Nos.…
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF PUBLIC PATH CREATION ORDER – HIGHWAYS ACT 1980. NPA has announced (Community of Goetre Fawr at Cwm Wood, Mamhilad). Public Path Creation Order 2022. Announced on 13.7.22
On the 5th August 2025 an Inspector appointed by the Welsh Ministers confirmed the above Order made under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980. The Order came into force on 17th September 2025. Any person aggrieved by the Order may, within 6 weeks, make an application to the High Court. Information can be obtained…
BBNPA Bridleway No. 29 (part) in the Community of Llangynidr and Public Footpath No. 25 (part) in the Community of Llangynidr) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2025
The NPA has confirmed the above Public Path Orders, members advised thatfull details which consist of the relevant Notices of Confirmation of Public Path Orders together with copies of the Orders and Order plans are available from Phil O’Shea.
FP. no. 83A (part) at Castell Prydydd, in the Community of Llanfoist Fawr, County of MonmouthshireÂ
The NPA has received an application to divert a section of the above right of way at Castell Prydydd, Llanellen. The plan detailing the proposal and indicating any adjacent or connecting rights of way and/or adopted roads, together with a plan incorporating an aerial photograph of the application area, are available from Phil O’Shea. Observations…
Report a Footpath (Right of Way) Issue
To ensure that the Society is aware of all reported problems on footpaths, could you please follow the procedure below.
Our Rights of Way Officer, Phil O’Shea will be able to track the issue, keep Walk Leaders and Members informed and liaise with the National Park Authority. There is no need to report via the National Park reporting system, but use it to obtain the Rights of Way Code and Grid Reference for the path you are reporting on, as below:-
- First click on this link to go to National Park’s reporting site.
- On the map zoom in to the area where there is a problem and click on the footpath where the issue is.
- Note the ROW Code, which is highlighted when you click on the path on the map.
- Place your cursor on the exact point at which there is an issue and note the Grid Reference, which is shown at the bottom right of your screen. (For Example SP 12345 98765)
- Now fill in the Contact Form below with the information as above and include in the Message area a description of the problem.
Thank you.