Isle of Wight Definitive Map and Statement

Isle of Wight Definitive Map

Information and guidance on the Definitive Map and Statement

The original definitive map for the Isle of Wight was produced in 1952 and reviewed in 1968. The current edition of the definitive map and statement for the Isle of Wight has a ‘relevant date’ of 29 February 2000.

The Isle of Wight definitive map and statement is published at a scale of 1:10,000 and divided into the 20 parish boundaries as existed in 1952. Each public right of way is numbered and identified with the parish prefix initials e.g. BS100 is path number 100 in the parish of Brighstone.

Prefix and number system

The parish prefix and number system is the Council’s way of identifying all paths on the island. You will find a path number on most road end signs:

  • (A) Arreton
  • (B) Brading
  • (BB) Bembridge
  • (BS) Brighstone
  • (C) Chale
  • (CB) Calbourne
  • (CS) Cowes
  • (F) Freshwater
  • (G) Gatcombe
  • (GL) Godshill
  • (N) Newport
  • (NC) Newchurch
  • (NT) Niton & Whitwell
  • (R) Ryde
  • (S) Shalfleet
  • (SS) Sandown & Shanklin
  • (SW) Shorwell
  • (T) Totland
  • (V) Ventnor
  • (Y) Yarmouth

Where can I view the map?

The map is available for inspection at:

The map is for public inspection and reference only and must not be copied without permission of the owner.

Changes have occurred to the rights of way network since 29 February 2002, for example by diversion order. These changes can be viewed here: definitive map changes since 2000 (PDF, 168KB).

If you would like more information regarding any of the changes, email rights of way. 

The viewing of the Digital Definitive Map 2000 must not be used in substitution of obtaining a Local Land Charges Search, the result of which will provide the accurate situation taking into account changes to the rights of way network since 29 February 2000.

Pages which precede the maps in the printed Definitive Map and Statement book

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