Notice of confirmation of modification order
Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Surrey County Council Rights of Way
Definitive Map and Statement
The Surrey County Council Footpath No. 576 (Cranleigh) and Footpath No. 565 (Alfold)
Definitive Map and Modification Order 2024
On 1 May 2026 an Inspector appointed by The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed with modifications the above named Order, namely The Surrey County Council Footpath No.576 (Cranleigh) and Footpath No.565 (Alfold) Definitive Map Modification Order 2024. The Order modifies the Definitive Map and Statement for the area by adding theretoo:
Adding a public footpath (No. 576 Cranleigh and No.565 Alfold), shown by a bold solid line on Drawing No. 3/1/5/H53, commencing as Footpath No. 576 (Cranleigh) at point A (GR 504055 138710) on Public Footpath 393 (Cranleigh) and proceeding along the field edge in a south-westerly direction for approximately 55 meters to point B where it joins the canal tow path and turns to run along the top of the tow path in a generally south easterly direction for approximately 510 meters to point C where is crosses the parish boundary and continues in a south westerly direction as Public Footpath No.565 Alfold for 90 metres to meet Public Bridleway 280a Alfold at point D. The total distance A-B-C-D is 655 metres with a varying width of between 1.2m to 2m.
A copy of the Orders and Maps may be seen free of charge at Countryside Access Office, Surrey County Council, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ (by appointment Tel 0300 2001003).
The notice can also be purchased from the County Council for £4.
The Surrey County Council Footpath No.576 (Cranleigh) and Footpath No.565 (Alfold) Definitive Map Modification Order 2024 came into force on the date it was confirmed, namely 1 May 2026.
If any person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the ground that it is not within the powers of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 or on the ground that any requirement of the Act or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order he or she may under paragraph 12 of Schedule 15 to the Act within six weeks from the 22 May 2026 make an application to the High Court.
Dated 22 May 2026
Lucie Monie; Director, Highways Transport & Network Management
Enquiries to: Countryside Access Team, Surrey County Council, Whitebeam Lodge, Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford GU4 7BQ.
Tel: 0300 200 1003
Email: rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk