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.
Highways Act 1980 – Section 118 and 119. Application to divert public footpath no. 6 (part) and extinguish footpath no. 8 in the Community of Yscir, County of Powys.
The NPA proposes to divert a section of footpath no. 6 and extinguish footpath no. 8 at Fennifach Brecon, Powys. Members can contact Phil O’Shea for full details. The plan shows details of the proposal and also indicates any adjacent or connecting rights of way and/or adopted roads. Also provided is a plan incorporating an…
New National Park in Wales
The Welsh Government is proposing the creation of a new National Park – provisionally called the Glyndwr National Park – in North-east Wales, covering the Cambrian and Berwyn Mountain ranges (parts are already an Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB). There is a public consultation ongoing and we would encourage our members to help support…
Application to extinguish public footpath no. 15 and create a public footpath, Community of Glyn Tarell, County of Powys Libanus
The National Park Authority has received an application to extinguish footpath no. 15 and create a new footpath at Bryn Bolgoed and Gwilymllwyd. Full details of the proposal are available from Phil O’Shea [email protected] Before NPA can progress this application members are invited to make their observations, before the 16 January, 2026 or it will be…
Application to divert public footpath no. 22 Community of Llabfoist Fawr.
The NPA has received an application from Joshua and Rhiannon Meats of Yew Tree Farm, Trap, Llanellen, Abergavenny NP7 9LB to divert a section of the above right of way at Yew Tree Farm. Documents are available from Phil O’Shea. They show details of the proposal and also indicate any adjacent or connecting rights of…
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.