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SOMERSET COUNCIL FOOTPATH MAP

(And How to Use It)

Somerset Council's online service that enables you to view its

Public Rights of Way Network. Downloadable pdf available HERE

Using Explore Somerset Map (ROAM)

 

Overview

Somerset Council has provided an online service that enables you to view its Public Rights of Way Network.

This allows you to look at existing public footpaths, bridleways and byways as well as report and track issues.

To access the network, go to https://roam.somerset.gov.uk/roam/map.

The best way to become acquainted with its capabilities is to learn the basics, described below, then let yourself loose.

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Using ROAM

Viewing

With the map open you can zoom in and out and move around the map either with a mouse or with the “buttons” on the map page.

At the top right:

  1. Click on the Base Maps button to view different versions of the map.

  2. Click on the More Maps button to filter the map by e.g. Parish, District, etc.

  3. Click on the Map Legend button to see the various descriptions of the legends that are used on the map.

At the bottom left:

  1. Click on the Map Options button to select additional viewing features, e.g. show Issues, Asset Types, etc.

  2. When you have finished, click on return to Main Menu button.
     

Reporting Issues

At the bottom left of the map, there is a button that allows you to report issues on the network.

To do this:

  1. Click the Report Issue (+) button. You will then be prompted to supply relevant information.

  2. Find and click the Location of the issue.

  3. Select the Asset from the dropdown. Click Next.

  4. Type a Description of the issue along with a category (from dropdown). Click Next.

  5. Enter your Contact Details. Click Next.

  6. Add a Photograph of the issue if you have one. Click Next.

  7. Click Save.

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You will then receive an email with your unique issue reference number on it. You can use this to track your issue. You should be contacted when your issue has been closed.

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Searching The Network

At the top left of the map, there is a box that you can use to search items within the network.

For example:

  1. If you have logged an issue, you can type your unique reference number into the search box, click the relevant item in the dropdown, and be taken to the details of the issue.

  2. Search for a specific footpath, e.g. type T25/21 to be shown details of that footpath.

  3. Search for an asset, e.g. type 981 and select the asset you require from the dropdown to be taken to a description.

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