In
England and Wales, other than in the 12
Inner London Boroughs and the
City of London,
public rights of way are paths on which the public have a legally protected right to pass and re-pass. The law in England and Wales differs from that in
Scotland in that rights of way only exist where they are so designated (or are able to be designated if not already) whereas in Scotland any route that meets certain conditions is defined as a right of way, and in addition there is a general presumption of access to the countryside. Private rights of way or
easements also exist.