The Rights of Way network is not fixed in stone, and over time there have been a large number of changes to the network. The map below shows the current network, and indicates where consultations are live for potential changes, along with current orders open for objections and representations, along with orders confirmed since 1 April 2016. These are listed in the tables below the map, with links to the relevant documents.
These are changes that move, close or create paths to benefit the public or the landowner/occupier.
Most landowners will soon have a right to apply for orders on their land. We are obliged to keep a register of all current applications. This will be added to our webpages when the right comes into effect.
The cost of changes are generally met by the beneficiary or applicant.
This is detailed in our current guidance, costs, and application form.
Decisions taken under delegated powers
Decisions with regard to most public path orders are taken under delegated powers. Under the Openness of Government Regulations 2014 we publish all these decisions which can be seen on the Openness of Government- Delegated Decisions page, which can be accessed here.
Decisions taken through our Rights of Way Committee procedures are on our committees page of this website (Rights of Way Committee page can be found here).
These are changes made based on historical evidence. If any member of the public believes that the definitive map (the legal record of rights of way) is incorrect, then they can make an application to us to modify the map. Changes can be to delete a path incorrectly shown, alter incorrect alignments, change the status (from footpath to bridleway for instance) or add routes not shown in the current map.
We are obliged to keep a register of all current modification order applications, these can be found on the Cumberland County Council and Westmorland & Furness County Council websites.
All Modification Order decisions are taken through our Rights of Way Committee procedures and are on our committee page - with links to this also on here.
Path | Bridleway 511095 |
Proposal | We have entered into agreements with the landowners to create a bridleway from the Swan Hotel (SD 369 863) north-eastwards to the road south of Landing How at SD 375 870. |
Current Situation | Path is open for use. |
Path | Footpath |
Proposal | To create a footpath from FP407024 to the south-east of Ennerdale at NY |
Objection and Representation Period | 30 November 2022 to 4 January 2023 |
Current Situation | Objection has been received, and matter will be submitted to Secretary of State to determine. |
Path | Bridleway 407028 and Footpaths 407024, 407042 and 407054 |
Proposal |
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Objection and Representation Period | 30 November 2022 to 4 January 2023 |
Current Situation | Objection has been received, and matter will be submitted to Secretary of State to determine |
Parish: Broughton West Parish (Duddon Parish Council)
Location: Occupation Lane, Broughton-in-Furness
Path: Bridleways 520070 & 520071
Proposal: Modify the definitive map by adding two sections of bridleway along Occupation Lane a) between Station Road in Broughton and Broughton Park, and b) between Broughton Park and Bush Green on the A595
Objection and Representation Period: 18 August 2022 to 21 October 2022
Objection has been received and matter will be submitted to Secretary of State to determine.
Proposal | Modify the definitive map by adding a footpath alongside (and across) the River Irt from Gaterigghow Bridge at NY 107 041 to near Hollins Bridge at NY 104 029. |
Objection and Representation Period | Objection and Representation period ended 4 May 2023, objections have been received. |
Link to Order and Notice | Order, Notice and Site Notice |
Objections have been received and matter will be submitted to Secretary of State to determine
Council Area: Cumberland
We have diverted a 50 metre section of footpath at NY 249 241 from the collapsed revetment at the base of the old railway bridge to a new line 10 metres to the west, over the old railway.
Objection and representation period: Six weeks from 8 December 2023
Link to Order, Notice and Site Notice
Remove from website: 8 June 2024
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness
We have entered into an agreement with the landowners to create a bridleway alongside the C5026 from just north of High Stott Park (SD 372 887) to the northern boundary of YMCA North Camp (SD 373 899).
Date agreement effective: 21 September 2023
Link to Map
Remove from website: 30 March 2024
Council Area: Cumberland
On 28 April 2023 the Secretary of State confirmed orders which have diverted, extinguished, and created footpaths at Brotherilkeld, Eskdale to reflect paths used on the ground, namely (as shown on Order plan):
The routes in current use will now form the rights of way network in this area.
Objection and representation period- Six weeks from 12 July 2023
Notice, Orders (Diversion, Creation and Extinguishment), Order Plan and Planning Inspector's decision letter
Remove from website 13 January 2024