Unclaimed Land v2.0: Missing Rights of Way Data
Unfortunately, the new rights of way layer does not include every single county in the UK. Counties, except London, are required to produce a definitive map registering all paths and most then offer this data online. However, we do not have data for some counties as they have not published this infomation online yet. We have sent requests to every authority we do not have rights of way infomation on so hopefully we will be able to fill the gaps soon. Once we have the infomation, it will be uploaded onto our map layer immediately and will then be instantly accessible to all our subscribers without an update or delay.
My Free Land Plot is Not Near a Road – Can I Claim a Path to it?
My plot of land I plan to claim, with adverse possession, is completely isolated with no roads or paths to it. Can I claim a path to it? Yes, it is possible to gain prescriptive easements over unowned land through adverse usage. Gaining private rights of way, or easement, to access an otherwise isolated plot is vital. However, different rules apply in such cases.
Adverse Possession & Rights of Way: How do footpaths affect your land claim?
Adverse possession is a fun way to get land for free in the UK. However, is should come as no surprise that it is a deeply legal process with many legal caveats potential claimers must be aware of before undertaking an adverse possession claim. The existence of a right of way over the land you intend to claim does, indeed, affect how your claim can be processed.