TrailWise2 (TW2) is a route-planning and mapping platform that serves as a comprehensive national registry of vehicular rights of way in England and Wales. This innovative system allows users to view and contribute to a mapped database of unclassified roads (UCRs) and byways open to all traffic (BOATs). Each route entry includes detailed information on its location, legal status, physical characteristics, historical significance, and any other relevant details useful to users.
The aim of TW2 is to provide a centralised, up-to-date source of information—contributed by members and moderated by experts—for the benefit of the wider community. Managed by the Green Lane Association and offered to its members, TW2 is also accessible to official bodies involved in rights of way management, such as the police and local authorities, to support information sharing.
Every registered user can contribute to TW2 by adding comments to route details (e.g. whether a route is best driven from north to south). Whether it concerns the condition, usage, or legal status of a route, all contributions help build a comprehensive and current record. Comments, along with any accompanying photos, are visible to other users and may also be shared with official bodies when appropriate. This makes TW2 an invaluable resource for those wishing to enjoy the countryside responsibly.
Registered users can view mapped rights of way and add comments, updates, or historical data, helping to create a dynamic picture of each route’s status and condition. Unlike other mapping software, which only displays legal access routes, TW2 also indicates whether these routes are safe and appropriate to use, and whether there are any temporary restrictions in place.
Because it is constantly updated, TW2 contains the most recent information available. Users can be alerted to issues such as landslips or weather-related hazards, encouraging them to avoid routes in poor condition and thereby helping to preserve surfaces. A dedicated project team ensures TW2 is maintained and updated so that it provides the best possible user experience and the most reliable information. As a result, it justifiably maintains its reputation as a sector-leading resource.