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Temporary 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: 15 August 2019
We intend to make and 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 7am to 7pm on weekdays from grid reference SD 1735 9959 to SD 1783 9937. It will be open from 7pm to 7am 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 and map: Stanley Ghyll, Eskdale
Expiry: 27 August 2019
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on 01539 792621 or nick.thorne@lakedistrict.gov.uk
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: 3 April 2019
We have made Orders to temporarily close the following rights of way:
St Johns Castlerigg & Wythburn Parish
Part of Bridleway 249025, North of Rough How Bridge (A-B on map 1)
Part of Footpath 249026, East of Brackenrigg (E-F on map 2)
Part of Footpath 249056, Smaithwaite (L-M on map 3)
Part of Footpath 249067, north-west of Smaithwaite (Q-R on map 4)
Part of Footpath 249028, north of Broadstones (I-J on map 7)
Part of Footpath 249017, north of Dale Bottom (X-Y on map 8)
Underskiddaw Parish
Part of Bridleway 255014, Spooneygreen Lane (T-U on map 5)
Blindcrake Parish
Part of Footpath 210002, north-east of Redmain (A1-B1 on map 9)
All these paths will be closed for a short period of time within the six months that the work will be taking place, but immediate alternative routes will be available.
St Johns Castlerigg & Wythburn Parish
Most of Footpath 249027, Shoulthwaite Moss (Y-Z on map 6)
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: 15 October 2019
| Parish | Location | Path or Road Number | Dates of closure | Reason | Link to Order/Notice and Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes: Langdales | Little Langdale Ford - River Brathay | U5531 | Permanent | Ford Impassable | Link |
| Colton | Nibthwaite to Parkamoor | U5051 | Discretionary closures depending on weather and condition | To protect the surface and amenity | Link |
| Colton | Rusland Pool | U5566 | Seasonally closed between 1 October and 31 May | To protect the fish stocks in Rusland Pool and both Ashes Beck and Force Beck | Link |
| Longsleddale | Gatescarth Pass between Sadgill and Mardale | BOAT 548015 / 361002 | Permit system | To protect the surface and amenity | Link |
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.
