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Definitive Map and Statement Orders

The Definitive Map is the legal record of all known public rights of way in Cambridgeshire. It is accompanied by the Definitive Statement, which describes the route, position and width where defined of each right of way, as well as any limitations.

The Definitive Map and Statement may be changed using three principal pieces of legislation:

  • Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
  • Highways Act 1980
  • Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Orders made under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will be published here when available.

Highways Act 1980

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No. 11, Abbotsley (part)) Public Path Diversion Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No Public Footpath No. 4 and public footpath No. 8, Colne) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No Public Footpath No. 12 Colne) Public Path Creation Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No.1, Conington and Public Footpath 14, Fenstanton) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No.6, Conington and Public Footpath 23, Fenstanton) Public Path Creation Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No.22, Fenstanton) Public Path Creation Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No 34, Kimbolton (part) Public Path Extinguishment Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council ( Public Footpath No. 54, Kimbolton) Public Path Creation Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No.8, Lolworth) Public Path Creation Order 2026

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Footpath No. 8, Wimblington (part)) Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2026

Concurrent Creation and Extinguishment Public Path Orders 2026, Conington (South Cambridgeshire)

Wintringham Park Concurrent Public Path Orders 2026

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

There are currently no orders being advertised. 

Contact the Definitive Map Team

Email: DefinitiveMapTeam@Cambridgeshire.gov.uk