Public rights of way

Our public rights of way network has more than 100 miles of public footpaths and bridleways, giving access to the countryside, parks, the Thames waterfront and other places of interest.

Maps of public rights of way in Thurrock are available online – we do not produce printed maps.

Legally using public rights of way

You can walk on all public rights of way.

Some public rights of way are also open to horse riders, cyclists or motorists. You can use:

• footpaths – for walking, running, mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs
• bridleways – for walking, horse riding, bicycles, mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs
• restricted byways – for any transport without a motor and mobility scooters or powered wheelchairs
• byways open to all traffic – for any kind of transport, including cars, but they’re mainly used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders

You can also find out about public access to private land and the Local Access Forum.

Problems with public rights of way

You can use our 'report a highway problem' online service, below, to report problems such as damaged or missing signs, overgrown vegetation, or damage to gates or stiles.

Report a highway problem