Are dogs allowed on public rights of way? Should they be on leads? The rules vary according to the type of access, so it not surprising that many people are confused. This updated guidance explains the rules for dogs on various types of access land, and how Public Spaces Protection Orders work. It also covers landowners’ responsibilities towards dogs on public access land, and for their own animals.
This guidance explains livestock owners' obligations and responsibilities when keeping animals on land over which there are public rights of way or access.
This guidance note explains how to correct errors in the depiction of public access, public greenspace or public rights of way which are shown on OS maps.
The principle of protecting occupiers from an increase in liability was considered to be particularly applicable in coastal areas, this guidance covers what is meant by occupiers' liability; the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 and the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984; and liability on coastal margins.