http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/24/section/2Rights of Way Act 1990An Act to amend the law relating to rights of way and the disturbance and restoration of the surface of land over which rights of way pass; to keep the line of rights of way clear of crops; to enable local authorities to act in connection therewith; and for connected purposes.1990-07-13texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2011-05-271991-02-01 2In section 329(1) (further provision as to interpretation) of the Highways Act 1980 insert immediately before the definition of “financial year”—“field-edge path” means a footpath or bridleway that follows the sides or headlands of a field or enclosure;.1980 c. 66.