Definitive Map and Statement

The legal record of Public Rights of Way is called the Definitive Map and Statement (DM&S) of Public Rights of Way:

The Definitive Map shows the location of Public Rights of Way and also whether they are footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways or byways.

The Definitive Statement gives a description of the public rights of way, including any limitations or conditions such as width of route.

The Definitive Map and Statement is a historically important document that records the 2,600 miles of Public Rights of Way across every parish, town and city in Oxfordshire. The DM&S has recently been updated for the fourth time since 1949.

The DM&S is looked after by the Rights of Way Office, who manage it by:

• producing an accurate DM&S
• keeping the DM&S and other associated documents available to the public
• investigating applications to change the DM&S
• processing legal orders that keep the DM&S up to date

To contact the Rights of Way Office, please see their contact details on the right of the page.

Where you can view the Definitive Map

The locations and contact details of places where you can view the whole DM&S, and district council areas.

Modifications and diversions

How the Definitive Map & Statement can be changed through modification and diversion applications, and applications that we have received.

The DM&S for Oxfordshire has a relevant date of 21 February 2006 and is conclusive evidence in law of the particulars it contains.

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