https://www.komoot.com/guide/880943/hiking-around-cawood
https://exploreheartofyorkshire.co.uk/things-to-do/adventure/wolsey-walk/
Permissive footpaths are not rights of way, but exist by kind permission of farmers and landowners for a period of time. Please remember to keep to designated access and respect requests to keep dogs on leads for the protection of livestock, wildlife and ground nesting birds.
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/public-rights-way
https://maps.northyorks.gov.uk/connect/analyst/mobile/#/main?mapcfg=Out_and_About
NYCC are generally responsible for footpath issues
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-travel/roads-and-pavements/pavements-and-kerbs
The UK government has set a deadline of 1 January 2026 for all historic paths to be registered for inclusion on official maps.
Overhanging vegetation can cause issues regarding footpaths, highways and street lighting: