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
Dog poo - pick it up and bin it!
The ubiquitous 'dog poo' is a common grievance among countryside access workers and visitors alike. It's an issue visited in several of our podcasts, from landowners concerned about crop contamination and disease spread, through access officers fielding complaints and those dog walkers who are alert to where their dog is, what it's doing, and picking up after it.
Natural England stakeholders survey
From Natural England
Natural England is committed to working collaboratively with our stakeholders to recover Nature, for growth, health and security. As part of this commitment, we invite you to take part in our Annual Stakeholder Survey. Note that this survey is for people who work within an organisation.
Roxlena in Court of Appeal
Roxlena in the Court of Appeal
The long-running ‘Roxlena’ / Hayton Woods case in Cumbria has been through several stages and has now been scheduled by the Court of Appeal as The King on the application of The Ramblers' Association v The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 21 April 2026. See Case tracker for updates.
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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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