Key signs and symbols

Details of the key and legend of the countryside access map

Access land
CROW Access land - created by the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 which includes open country, common land and public forests.
Land with other rights of Access - Section 15 of the CROW Act which includes urban commons and commons with deeds for access, land under the 1899 Commons Act and land under a Local or Private Act.
Permissive Access land – This Includes Tir Gofal agreement, which give access to specified parts of the farm, National Trust land and National Park access agreements and means that the landowner or tenant of the land, has agreed to allow public access for open-air recreation, normally on foot.

Exclusions or restrictions - to CROW Access land (Public Rights of Way are not affected by any restrictions that might be in force on CROW access land)
The right of access is excluded, which means that you are not allowed on the land while the exclusion is in place.
The right of access is restricted, which means you are allowed on the land provided you comply with the conditions set by the restriction
There is a possible exclusion or restriction to the access. The right of access will be excluded or restricted, but the exact dates are not yet confirmed.

Exclusions or restrictions - to CROW Access land

(Public Rights of Way are not affected by any restrictions that might be in force on CROW access land)

The right of access is excluded, which means that you are not allowed on the land while the exclusion is in place.

The right of access is restricted, which means you are allowed on the land provided you comply with the conditions set by the restriction

There is a possible exclusion or restriction to the access. The right of access will be excluded or restricted, but the exact dates are not yet confirmed.

Fire Severity index - The Fire Severity Index is a scale that we use to predict high fire risk due to exceptional weather conditions or exceptional changes in the condition of the land. These colours should match how they display on the web
Exceptional fire risk
High fire risk
Moderate fire risk
Low fire risk
Very Low fire risk

Promoted routes - Paths marked in green, dark blue or orange are routes promoted and maintained by our partners. Some paths use public rights of way and some are on permissive paths with the permission of the landowner. Use the information tool in the map window to find more details on a particular route.
Local Routes - Walks Local Routes - Cycle routes Local Routes - Access for the disabled
Regional trails
National trails

Promoted routes

- Paths marked in green, dark blue or orange are routes promoted and maintained by our partners. Some paths use public rights of way and some are on permissive paths with the permission of the landowner. Use the information tool in the map window to find more details on a particular route.

Local Routes - Walks

Local Routes - Cycle routes

Local Routes - Access for the disabled

Regional trails

National trails

Permissive paths on Tir Gofal farms - The landowner or tenant of this land has agreed to allow public access for open-air recreation, normally on foot.
Footpaths
Access for the disabled
Bridleways and cycleways

Permissive paths on Tir Gofal farms

- The landowner or tenant of this land has agreed to allow public access for open-air recreation, normally on foot.

Footpaths

Access for the disabled

Bridleways and cycleways

Symbols - These sites are shown with the permission of our partners and are generally open to the public throughout the year. Use the information tool in the map window to find more details on a particular site.
Country Park Forest Parks Urban Park
Countryside site
Elan Valley
Local Nature Reserve National Nature Reserve
Cadw
RSPB Reserve
Visitor Centre
Wildlife Trust
Woodland Trust
Youth Hostels
National Parks