The history of our Byways goes back many thousands of years to when man first made tracks to connect farms and villages to the developing market towns. Many of the original features can still be seen. Layered trees woven together, earth banks and ditches (used to contain livestock being driven to market) still exist along some of these tracks.
A byway open to all traffic (BOAT) is a highway over which the public is entitled to travel on foot, horseback or pedal cycle and by motorised vehicle of all kinds, including horse-drawn vehicles. Although legally open to all vehicles, a BOAT is used mainly by the public for walking or riding.
Most byways do not have a sealed surface and may not be suitable for certain vehicles.
Byways are marked by a red arrow with a white surround.
