Rights of Way Temporary Closures
Changes to access in the National Park
What is a Traffic Regulation Order?
A TRO is a legal order regulating traffic on public highways. This includes footpaths, bridleways, byways, restricted byways and carriageways with a predominantly unsealed surface. They can restrict:
- All or certain specified types of user. For example, all mechanically propelled vehicles except motorbikes
- Use to certain times or seasons. For example, days of the week or width/height/length limits
- The extent of road affected. For example, the whole of a road or to a specified length
Current Traffic Regulation Orders and Notices:
Notice of Intention to prohibit traffic over Footpath 237014 at Chapel House Reservoir, Ireby and Uldale Parish
We have made a temporary closure order to enable United Utilities to carry out a site inspection at the reservoir: Footpath 237014 at Chapel House Reservoir, Ireby and Uldale (opens in Document Library).
If you have any questions about the path, please contact Claire Redhouse, Access Adviser at (017687) 79633 extension 2434 or claire.redhouse@lake-district.gov.uk
Notice of Intention to prohibit traffic over Footpath 201017 at Kentigern Bridge, Above Derwent Parish
We have made a temporary closure as part of footpath 201017 is closed to enable works to be done along the banks of the River Derwent around Kentigern Bridge. An alternative route is marked on the accompanying plans and there are signs on site to direct.Footpath 212017 Kentigern Bridge, Above Derwent
If you have any questions about the path, please contact Julia Knott, Access Adviser at (017687) 79633 extension 2431 or julia.knott@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Gatescarth Pass - Byways 548015 and 361002 map and order (opens Document Library) and also Gatescarth Pass web page.
U5521 River Brathay Ford, Little Langdale - this page gives more details
U5501 Bethecar Moor, Parkamoor and Grizedale - this page gives more details
U5566 Rusland Pool (The Strands) - this page gives more details
How we tell people about the closures
Before we make an Order we have to tell people what we intend to do and why. These Notices of Intention are published in the local press and on this website at least 7 days before the Order is made.
Sometimes we have to make restrictions immediately using a Traffic Regulation Notice, for example if there is a danger to the public. These are advertised on the affected path and last for up to 21 days.
Types of Traffic Regulation Order and how to apply
There are several different types of Traffic Regulation Order. Find out more, including how to apply, on our Traffic Regulation Management page.
