Rights of Way Improvement Plan

The Rights of Way Improvement Plan aims to provide a high quality, well maintained public rights of way network, that will:

• support the Kent economy
• encourage active lifestyles and sustainable travel choices
• contribute to making Kent a great place to live, work and visit.

It includes:

• an overview of the current state of access to the countryside in Kent
• the key objectives to improve the public rights of way network over the next 10 years.

The plan assesses the extent to which the public rights of way network meets the present and likely future need to the public in:

• contributing towards more sustainable development
• delivering active travel options
• providing opportunities for exercise, leisure and open-air recreation.

It also looks to address the accessibility issues and other barriers that the visually impaired, those with mobility problems and under-represented groups face when using the public rights of way network.

Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2018 to 2028 (PDF, 4.9 MB)

Appendices

• Review of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (PDF, 828.6 KB)
• Policy and literature review (PDF, 1.3 MB)
• Lake market research written reports (PDF, 2.4 MB)
• Market research and stakeholder report summary (PDF, 763.6 KB)
• Benefits of using the public rights of way network (PDF, 492.3 KB)
• Current network use and provision (PDF, 2.6 MB)

Rights of way improvements and projects

Find information about ongoing and completed projects and improvements on the Explore Kent website.

King Charles III England Coast Path and Coastal Access

This project will improve coastal access around the entire Kent coastline in accordance with the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.

The King Charles III England Coast Path is a new 2,700 mile trail around England’s coast. As part of the creation of this path a ‘coastal margin’ is being identified, which will mean new rights to enjoy areas like beaches, dunes and foreshore.

Find out more information, progress updates and maps about Kent’s section of the King Charles III England Coastal Path:

• How coastal access is being improved, where work is in progress and where new rights of access are now available.
• Natural England's progress with improving coastal access.
• Interesting facts and more about the King Charles III England Coast Path in the South East.
• Walking trails of the King Charles III England Coast Path in Kent.