Report a fault to Public Rights of Way
Public Rights Of Way Map
One of the best ways to explore and enjoy Public Rights of Way near you to find new routes is to check out the map over on the KCC website. The map allows you to search by town, postcode and then by footpath, bridleways, restricted byways, byways and promoted routes to take. You’ll be amazed at what you might find, new routes you may discover and unearth just how vast and well developed our network is here in Kent.
Looking at a new path upgrade on our social media? Use the Public Rights of Way Map below, click on search by path code and type in the code mentioned on our social media post. It’s that easy!
Report a problem on a public right of way
You can report non-urgent issues along any pathway online including:
- broken stiles
- overgrown vegetation or fallen trees
- damaged or dangerous path surfaces
- damaged or missing signposts.
Please submit a separate report for each individual problem. This helps officers to identify and inspect the correct location and update you on progress more accurately.
Problems PROW don’t manage
If you have a problem with:
- roads and pavements, including potholes and drainage, report to the KCC highways team
- fly-tipping, contact your district council.
How long it takes to fix problems
The team aim to respond to your initial report within one day if it’s a public safety issue, or within five days if there are matters with legal deadlines.
They prioritise repairs according to local needs and our obligations as the highway and access authority. How long it takes depends on what the problem is and how easily the team can find out who owns the land and who’s responsible for it. It also depends on their operational priorities and resources.
| Nature of problem | Example of problem | Estimated aim of inspection or start of works |
|---|---|---|
| Public safety issues | Reports likely to result in an accident or injury such as:
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Within 1 day |
| Legal deadlines | This includes construction work that can lead to damage to a path that would be harder to fix at a later date. | Within 5 days |