Is a pedestrian allowed to walk on the right side of a road outside a built-up area?

Correct answer: Yes, when doing so for safety reasons.

Yes, but as an exception. Outside built-up areas, pedestrians must generally keep to their left, and may keep to their right when there are safety reasons that justify it. In the image, the left side has a narrow edge beside the rocky slope and guardrail, and the man is walking on the right shoulder.

Reglamento General de Circulación — Real Decreto 1428/2003 · Real Decreto 518/2026