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 September 2026
Roxlena refusal to appeal
In the latest (final?) step of the long-running case commonly called Roxlena (see website), the Supreme Court has refused Roxlena (the company) permission to appeal on the basis that the application ‘does not raise an arguable point of law’.
eNews August 2026
Extent of order plan (DMMO)
Following recent cases and discussion by the PINS Stakeholder Group, Defra guidance has been amended to suggest that DMMO plans should include the area of the whole application route where the order has been made for less than that extent. Read more …
Transport & Planning highlights August
Transport & Planning Highlights — external
Calls for clarity on future of 'unsafe' Watford footbridge - BBC News
Campaigners say they want clarity over the future of a 19th Century pedestrian footbridge which has been closed for safety reasons since July.
Calls for replacement of Oxhey Grange footbridge in Watford | Watford Observer
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Training courses and events in England & Wales
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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