This initiative was announced at the February 2017 Annual General Meeting as Kent's response to legislation requiring paths to be recorded on the definitive map by 2026 or risk being lost permanently.
The project seeks to identify and document paths that exist on the ground but are not reflected on official maps. These are potentially Lost Ways if we do not get them recorded.
The project relies on volunteers performing field research and historical documentation work. Three volunteer roles are available:
The project depends entirely on volunteer participation. To learn more, register interest, or report a route for inclusion, contact:
It will only work if you volunteer.