Welcome to IPROW
The Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management is the professional body which represents individuals employed in the management of public rights of way and other access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers.
Its members cover the whole of the field of access work, from countryside rangers putting in gates to enforcement officers, path inspectors, strategic access developers and solicitors, as well as those maintaining the definitive map and making public path orders.
Membership
Being a member of IPROW means being in the know – having access to the very best professional advice and being confident you are up to date with the latest changes to case law, legislation, regulations and Government advice.
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Advertise with IPROW
IPROW is the leading source of information about job vacancies for people working in the access and rights of way profession. Our journal Waymark also carries a range of product and services advertisements and is distributed to all members and subscribers four times a year.
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IPROW's latest news
eNews March 2025
Bird flu in England
Avian influenza restriction areas may increase demands to restrict public access, however, this is not possible without an emergency order from Defra. Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England, APHA Interactive Avian Influenza Disease Map.
Managing visitors with dogs
'Managing visitors with dogs in your woodland' is published by the Forestry Commission and written for woodland, but the principles can be applied to walkers with dogs in all landscapes, UK-wide, so please do have a look and share to help make the outdoors a better place for people, wildlife and livestock.
Ordnance Survey 'gym outdoors'
The Ordnance Survey has launched a campaign encouraging people to exercise outside in the fresh air. This follows a survey carried out by the OS on gym goers which revealed “half of adults are being put off exercising because of the judgemental culture in gyms.” Gym goers are also concerned about cost and have other bugbears related to the gym environment. The OS campaign seeks to offer alternative ideas for outdoor exercise which replicate gym workouts, with the added mental health benefits of being outside.
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Training and events
IPROW is continually developing new training courses, delivered by professionals in the rights of way field and tailored to the needs of members.
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