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Hi all,

I was looking through my pile of maps at the weekend and realised I've got 3 different versions of OL23. Comparing the editions from 2015 and 2019 I can see that the pony path from Ty Nant to 560 is no longer marked as a public right of way on the more recent version. Most of its on access land but theres a short section past Ty Nant itself which isn't. This land belongs to Gwynedd council I believe?

Is it wrong to be a bit concerned about this small section of RoW dropping off the map? Does anyone have any info about this? I suspect Myfyr might have some insight...

If I'm looking at the same bit (Anquet OMN with latest OS update) the public footpath from the toilet/car park through Ty-nant, is showing. 

Evening all. Oooh, interesting that - I haven't heard of any changes, very unlikely I'd say. All my maps show the right of way, but none are very current...🤦‍♂️ I'll check some up-to-date ones tomorrow and have a look at the definitive map. Something to note is the actual line of the public right of way on the OS map, from where it leaves the road to just beyond  the Will Ramsbotham memorial. It's shown on the SW side of the stream with no access from the road and crosses a few walls and fences before joining the "proper path" higher up. The definitive will show where the "correct" line is.

You're right, the land from the tarmac up to the first kissing gate is Ty Nant farm and is owned by Gwynedd Council. From the kissing gate up to the memorial is Tyddyn Mawr farm and is not access land but all is very amicable there. Access land starts at the memorial gate.

Another path of interest on older maps was the public right of way into Cwm Cau from Minffordd. It came up to Llyn Cau, crossed the outflow and went straight up the gully to the left of Tapiau Llwydion slabs and on to the summit. The Aberdyfi Rescue Team campaigned to have it deleted and that's why the public right of way now ends at Llyn Cau.

ps. some of the "more mature" members of Aberdyfi can fill in the gaps.

Ha, that gully is not a pleasant place to be... I'll get the history from Dave. I wonder if someone in an office got it confused with the stone chute?

Here's the 2015 and 2019 versions compared.

It could be an error, OS do make mistakes from time to time, contact them and query it, they should be able to answer it whatever the reason for the change between older and newer maps

The PROW is showing on my OS mapping app as per your 2015 map...

...And is on the Gwynedd definitive map too, so all good I'd say. Interesting 'printing' issue though!

Shown on Online Mapping..

This is the definitive map.

And this is the Gwynedd Council Rights of Way map.

And finally, this is the National Park promoted route. No one was aware of its exclusion from some OS maps, so well spotted Tom. A printing error most likely.

A bit off topic, but as I understand it all the definitive Welsh RoWs will all be on a standard, zoomable map following the same standard. Ynys Mon has been completed:

https://publicrightsofway.anglesey.gov.uk/standardmap.aspx?lang=en

Other LAs to follow.

That's awesome, thanks for pointing it out. Do you know when this is likely to be completed?

It is shown on the the 1:25k 2023 OS via Memory Maps.

Sorry, I've no idea. Given that we (Monmouthshire) have only 1 RoW officer, 1 enforcement officer and a couple of part time workers, plus a stretched IT department then no time soon would be my answer.