Who is responsible for waymarking?
As a Highway Authority we have a duty to signpost rights of way where they meet a public highway. The signs will show whether a path is a footpath, bridleway or byway and may also show other information such as destination and distance. We also have a duty to waymark paths along the route so far as they consider it appropriate. Waymarking is a means of indicating the line or direction of a path away from metalled roads at points where it may be difficult to follow. The Countryside Act 1968 Section 27 sets out the powers and duties of the highway authority to signpost and waymark footpaths, bridleways and byways. It is important that paths are signposted and accurately waymarked as this gives users and landowners/occupier increased confidence in the network and its use. When a report is received concerning inadequate waymarking, the whole length of the path and others connecting with it will be inspected. Consideration may then be given to whether or not to place additional waymarks on
