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Book on an eventTemporary Closures of rights of way are usually to allow works to take place, for example, helicopter stonelifts for Fix the Fells work or replacement of large bridges. They may also be made for reasons of public safety, for example motor rallies, forestry, utility works or building works that affect public paths. Orders are planned in advance, and can last up to six months. Notices are for very short term issues and come into effect immediately.
A longer term Traffic Regulation Order 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 be made for reasons such as:
They can restrict:
Decisions to make traffic regulation 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 page.
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.
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on 01539 792621
Date of change: 16 October 2019
We intend to make an Order to temporarily close part of Footpath 407022, South of Crag Farm, Ennerdale Forest, Ennerdale & Kinniside Parish, from grid ref NY 0808 1585 to NY 0888 1503 and from grid ref NY 0848 1511 to NY 0847 1504 to enable felling and extraction of trees by Forestry England. The closure will commence in early 2020 (date to be confirmed) and will be in place for up to six months.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Map/Notice: Crag Farm
Expiry: 31 January 2020 (or when closure order is made)
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on 01539 792621 or nick.thorne@lakedistrict.gov.uk
We have issued an emergency notice to temporarily close Footpath 416002 from SD 1697 8830 at Swinside to SD 1670 8938 at Fenwick in Millom Without Parish.
The closed section of path is shown in red on the map/plan (A to B). The closure is required because of a dangerous bridge.
The closure comes into effect on 12 December 2019 and will continue in force for a maximum of 21 days. It will then be renewed for a further 21 days and then converted to an order lasting for six months to enable us to replace the bridge. We are planning to replace the bridge commencing after April 2020.
An alternative route is available as shown in green on the map via Bridleway 416055, the unclassified road U4064 and Footpath 416001.
If you have any queries please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way & Access Assistant on 01539 792698 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk.
Link to notice/map
Expires 23 January 2020
We have made an order to temporarily restrict all traffic on part of Footpath 521055 from SD 2388 9849 on the northern bank of the beck west of Foss How to SD 2388 9847 on the southern bank of the beck west of Foss How – a distance of approximately 30 metres.
The closed section of path is shown in red on the map/plan (A to B). The closure is required because of a dangerous bridge.
The closure order comes into effect on 11 December 2019 and extends the existing 21 day closure for a further period of up to 6 months. We are planning to replace the bridge within this period.
There is no direct alternative route. Please use other rights of way or adjacent open access land.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to Order and Site Notice. Link to 21 day closure notice
Expires: 12 June 2020
Date of change: 14 November2019
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 7 December 2019
Malcolm Wilson Rally: Saturday 14 March 2020
Although the order duration is for 6 months, the paths will only be closed for 24 hours on each of the days stated above.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way & Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to map: Notice and Maps
Expires: 1 June 2020
Date of change: 20 November 2019
We have made an Order to temporarily close Footpath 521011 from the road at Havelock Cottage SD 2260 9600 northwards to and across the bridge over Tarn Beck to SD 2258 9605 because of a dangerous bridge. An alternative on existing footpaths exists to the east. This order comes into effect on 20 November 2019 extends the previous emergency closure notice for up to a further six months due to danger to the public and to enable works to replace the bridge. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced before the end of March 2020.
A suggested alternative route is available to the east and north of the closed path via footpath 521010.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to Map/Notice: Havelock Cottage
Expires: 20 May 2020 (or until bridge is replaced if earlier)
Date of change: 11 November 2019
We have made an Order to temporarily close Parts of Bridleway 407021/Footpath 407054, Gillerthwaite, Ennerdale Forest, Ennerdale & Kinniside Parish from grid ref NY 1308 1427 to NY 1411 1414 and from grid ref NY 1340 1422 to NY 1343 1416 to enable felling and extraction of trees. The closure will be in place for up to six months, but it is expected that the work will be completed and the paths will be reopened in approximately four months.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to Notice and Order: Gillerthwaite
Expires: 11 May 2020
We have made an Order to temporarily close two paths at Stanley Ghyll, Eskdale on weekdays from 9 - 27 September 2019. Footpath 408085, to the west of Stanley Ghyll, will be closed 7 am to 7 pm on weekdays from grid reference SD 1735 9959 to SD 1738 9937. It will be open from 7 pm to 7 am and all day at weekends. An alternative route will be available to the west and south via Restricted Byway 408089. Part of Footpath 408087, the path to Stanley Force waterfall, will be closed on certain weekdays from 9 - 27 September 2019 from SD 1741 9961 to SD 1743 9954 when vegetation clearance is taking place above the path. There is no realistic alternative route available. There will be clear on-site signage indicating when the path is closed.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to notice map and order: Notice and Order
Expires: 9 March 2020
Date of change: 5 August 2019
We have made an Order to temporarily close Footpath 212072 from NY 2690 2202 to NY 2686 2225 and part of Footpath 238026 from NY 2686 2225 to NY 2666 2219. The paths will be closed from 12 August to 25 November 2019 during path improvement works. An alternative route will be available via existing rights of way and permitted routes.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to notice and order: Footpath 212072 and Par of Footpath 238026 at Ings Wood
Expires: 12 February 2020
Date of change: 18 June 2019
We have made an Order to temporarily close Part of Footpath 212068/212069, west of Walla Crag, Great Wood, Borrowdale Parish from grid reference NY 2715 2103 to NY 2717 2133 and from grid reference NY 2707 2116 to NY 2727 2126 due to tree felling and thinning works. The closure will be in place from 9am to 3.30 pm on Monday to Friday from 1 July until approximately 1 September 2019.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk.
Link to map and order: Great Wood, Borrowdale
Expires: 1 January 2020
Date of change: 15 May 2019
We have made an Order to temporarily close part of Footpath 220050, the Muddocks Path, Buttermere Lakeshore between NY 1891 1562 and NY 1912 1542 to enable path improvement works. The path will be closed when works are taking place. Works are scheduled to last for approximately 7 weeks from 1 June 2019. An alternative route will be provided. It is anticipated the work will be completed by 19 July 2019.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on 01539 792698 ext. 2730 or sarah.blakemore@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to notice, order and map
Expires: 1 December 2019
Date of change: 10 October 2019
Previously made Orders to temporarily close the following rights of way have been extended by the Secretary of State until 1 April 2020:
St Johns Castlerigg & Wythburn Parish
Part of Bridleway 249025, North of Rough How Bridge (A-B on maps)
Part of Footpath 249056, Smaithwaite (L-M on maps)
Part of Footpath 249067, north-west of Smaithwaite (Q-R on maps)
Most of Footpath 249027, Shoulthwaite Moss (Y-Z on maps). This path will be closed entirely for the whole six months, and NO alternative route will be available.
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on 01539 792621 or nick.thorne@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Link to site notices: Notices and map
Expiry: 1 April 2020
We need at least 10 weeks notice to process a Temporary Closure Order. Notices for 5 or 21 days can be processed immediately as we do not have to advertise them in the press. Costs of orders and notices are usually met by the applicant.
Please contact either your local Ranger of a member of the Park Management Team on 01539 724555, as soon as you think you may need to close a path.
