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
Town or village green registrations
From PINS to all authorities 1 August 2025
Dear Pioneer and 2014 Commons Registration Authorities (CRAs)
I write to you concerning applications made to CRAs to register land as a town or village green under Section15 of the Commons Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
APPG for Outdoor Recreation and Access to Nature – Call for Evidence
The new All Party Parliamentary Group for outdoor recreation and access to nature is inviting submissions for written evidence to its inquiry into changes in policy and legislation that would enable more people to access green and blue spaces.
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.
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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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