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
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.
APPG for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature – Recommendations
APPG for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature – Recommendations
Members may remember a consultation over the summer calling for evidence to feed into the new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature with the intention of providing recommendations to the government on public access to nature. IPROW submitted a response, as did many members, whether personally or on behalf of their organisation. The recommendations have now been published.
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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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