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Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Who owns the public footpath?Answer:
Public footpaths usually go over land in private ownership, however, the full width of the surface of the footpath, to one spade depth, is vested in the highway authority, who are responsible for maintaining the surface.Contact for further information: Assistant Rights of Way Officer, telephone: 01432 260572 or see the Public Rights of Way section.
