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:
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Notice of Intention to prohibit traffic over Footpath 237014 at Chapel House Reservoir, Ireby and Uldale Parish
Date of change: 1 May 2012
We have made a temporary closure order to enable United Utilities to carry out essential grouting works at the reservoir.
If you have any queries, please contact Julia Knott, Countryside Access Assistant on 01768 871403or julia.knott@lakedistrict.gov.uk
You can see details in: Notice of intention to prohibit traffic over Footpath 237014 at Chapel House Reservoir, Ireby and Uldale Parish (PDF)
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Notice of Intention to prohibit traffic over Footpath 408064 and Bridleways 408026, 408056 at Miterdale in Eskdale Parish and 411010 at Caddy Well, Irton with Santon Parish
Date of change: 15 August 2011
The Order made on 15 August 2011, to temporarily close some public rights of way, has been extended for a further six months, until 23 August 2012, by direction of the Secretary of State. The purpose of the closure is to enable the felling and harvesting of trees in Miterdale Valley and Caddy Well.
Alternative routes are marked on the site notice plans but there are no suitable alternatives for bridleway users other than existing rights of way and public roads. Visitor information signs will be placed at key locations on either side of the closure and along the alternative routes.
If you have any queries, please contact Julia Knott, Countryside Access Assistant on 01768 871403or julia.knott@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to map: Extension Notice Miterdale and Caddy Well including map (PDF) and Miterdale and Caddy Well detailed map (PDF)
Footpaths 510011 and 510012, Claife Heights, Claife Parish
Date of change: 2 January 2012. We have made an Order to close Parts of footpaths 511011 and 510012 in Claife Heights are closed to enable the safe harvesting and extraction of timber. The main north-south route will be closed for January 2012, and there will be no alternative route. The loop path (510012) will be closed for four months (Jan-April) and duing the last three months a short foot alternative is available as shown on the map.
You can see details in 510012 510011 Blackstones Mires Second order and plan (PDF)
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on 01539 792621 or nick.thorne@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Footpaths 201009 and 201016, Woodlands north of Braithwaite, Above Derwent Parish
Date of change: 19 December 2011. We have made an Order to close both the footpaths. Part of 201009 and all of 201016 are closed for about 5 months as the Forestry Commission need to clearfell the area to remove Phytopthora ramorum. There are no alternative routes other than the surrounding rights of way network.
You can see details in the North of Braithwaite Scanned Order and Plan (PDF)
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on 01539 792621 or nick.thorne@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Temporary Prohibition of All Traffic Order
(Footpaths and Bridleways in Grizedale Forest, Broughton Moor, Whinlatter Forest and Wythop Woods) 2011-2012
Date of change: 17 November 2011. We have made an Order to close routes within the forests because of danger to the public from fast moving vehicles during motor sports events:
- Grizedale Stages Rally: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November 2011
- Malcolm Wilson Rally: 3 March 2012
You can see all the details in the Traffic order - details and maps from 26 and 27 Nov 2011 and 3 March 2012 (PDF)
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser, on 01539 792621 or nick.thorne@lakedistrict.gov.uk.
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984: Footpath 408064 and Bridleways 408021, 408026, 408056 at Miterdale, Eskdale Parish, and Bridleway 411010 at Caddy Well, Irton with Santon Parish
We have made an Order to temporarily close some public rights of way to enable the felling and harvesting of trees in Miterdale Valley and Caddy Well. Only one side of Miterdale Valley will be closed at any one time to minimise disruption to the access. Alternative routes are marked on the site notice plans but there are no suitable alternatives for bridleway users other than existing rights of way and public roads. Visitor information signs will be placed at key locations on either side of the closure and along the alternative routes: Order for Miterdale Valley and Caddy Well (PDF)
If you have any queries, please contact Julia Knott, Countryside Access Assistant, on 01768 871403 or julia.knott@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Other TROs and Notices:
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.