Overview
A path network dataset for Great Britain showing who is responsible for all the footpaths through towns and cities
The dataset helps you understand how people connect to towns and cities around them. You will see the true time it takes for the citizen to access existing services – as well as the new services required in the community.
Optimised navigation
Make more informed decisions about best mode of transport to deliver your package. Get an understanding of the entire navigable network and you could end up squeezing more deliveries into your day.
Deeper path insights
Want to find out where best to place your assets? Get another aspect with information about the authoritative background of a path, as well as any obstructions you might encounter along the route.
Changing behaviours
By making the path network better known, you can encourage healthier alternatives to car travel. Use to maintain paths more effectively, and let mobile navigation apps deliver suggested routes to users on the move.

Comprehensive and definite
OS MasterMap Highways Network - Paths is a collection of data from authoritative sources who manage and maintain the network within our towns and cities. This includes OS path network geometry and features the local highways and roads authorities’ name, numbering and maintenance responsibility information.

Linking streets to homes and infrastructure
Thanks to the Unique Street Reference Number (USRN), this data links to AddressBase. So, you can search for or navigate to an address, improve consultation with residents about roadworks, and identify installations like electricity substations

Optimise walking and cycling
By improving the path network and making it better known, you can encourage healthier alternatives to car travel. Paths data helps local authorities maintain paths more effectively, and it lets mobile navigation apps deliver suggested routes to users on the move.
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Technical specification
Key Features | What this product offers |
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Format | GML 3.2.1 |
Data structure | Vector – topologically-structured link and node network. |
Supply | Download |