Cumbria County Council as the statutory highway authority is required to assert, protect, map, record, manage and maintain some 4,623 miles (7,450km) of public rights of way network across Cumbria, in partnership with other agents. The Countryside Access team undertakes these duties and also works to improve access and actively promote use and enjoyment.

From these pages you will be able to access information on all aspects of our service including the management and improvement of Public Rights of Way, what the Definitive Map is, how to contact our Countryside Access Rangers, to finding out about Open Access land and the role of the Cumbria Local Access Forum.