We carry out consultations, draft and process public path diversion, creation and extinguishment orders on behalf of authorities. We provide a flexible service and can deal with all or part of the order-making process, from receipt of the application through to confirmation of the order. We will arrange, when it is necessary, for the submission of opposed orders to the Planning Inspectorate for determination.

We deal with legal issues that arise and assist authorities with the management of access land in accordance with the provisions of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000

We act for councils with the collection of evidence and its assessment, carry out interviews with claimants, other parties and deal with the processing of modification orders under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Countryside Access Management Ltd. works on behalf of authorities to establish, improve and manage recreational routes and trails. We carry out consultations, undertake landowner negotiations, secure public path creation orders and agreements and arrange for practical work to be carried out. We work with contractors who have specialist experience of public rights of way to ensure that paths are to a high standard and accord with legislative requirements and good practice guidance for public access

We arrange for the improvement of existing paths to provide high standard routes for cyclists and horseriders. We also work with landowners and others to secure the provision of new public bridleways and cycleways, and liaise with user groups on behalf of councils

We carry out condition surveys, use and demand surveys and provide detailed recommendations for improvements to public paths. We liaise with landowners and arrange for specialist rights of way contractors to undertake practical work to an appropriately high standard which meets the requirements of current legislation and good practice guidance.

We carry out consultations and assist authorities with the formulation and implementation of operational, strategic and procedural plans relating to public rights of way and public access to the countryside