Portsmouth’s public rights of way help people of all ages and abilities enjoy the city’s outdoor spaces. These paths connect residents and visitors to places for walking, cycling, history, culture and shopping.
There are more than 100 footpaths across Portsmouth that are part of our rights of way network. The Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) helps us look after these paths and make sure they are safe, easy to use and well maintained.
The 2023–2033 plan sets out clear actions for how we manage, improve and develop the network. It supports everyone living, working or visiting Portsmouth and was officially adopted on Thursday 19 January 2023.
The plan also explains what the council must do to meet its legal duties as the highway authority and shows how we can make the network even better.
We will continue to support and maintain a high-quality public rights of way network across the city.