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Paper roads - roads that are legally established but not necessarily formed - are a source of debate between landowners and users.

Recent discussion over public access to the great outdoors has put paper roads in the spotlight. Legally you have the same access rights to a paper road as you do to a sealed road - but landowners aren't always cooperative.

We take a closer look at paper roads, and the issues surrounding the access debate.

Highlights of this report


Public right of access


What do you do if access is barred or disputed? Read more

Private rights


You can't block access but you may be able to negotiate Read more

Stopping a paper road


The process that must be followed to stop a paper road Read more

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