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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
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on
Date of change: 13 April 2020
We have made an Order to temporarily close part of Bridleway 321014 north of Dunmallard Car Park, Pooley Bridge in Dacre Parish from grid ref NY 4714 2492 to NY 4695 2446 from 13 April 2020 due to crane operations as part of bridge replacement works adjacent to the path. The order will take effect on 13 April 2020 and will continue in force for six months, but it is anticipated that the closure will only be operative for a few weeks, around the end of April and beginning of May.
There will be an alternative route for walkers as shown A-C-D-E in green on the map. Unfortunately this route is not suitable for cyclists or horse riders.
Please note: It will not be possible to access the B5320 next to the car park entrance via this alternative route.
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 and Site Notice
Expires: 13 October 2020
Date of change: 27 February 2020
Part of footpath 201023, along the bank of Newlands Beck south of Little Braithwaite (shown A-B in red on the attached plan) is closed to the public because the river washed away the bank and footpath during Storm Ciara (9 February 2020) and further damage is likely.
The Order comes into effect on 18 February 2020 and will continue in force for a maximum of six months to enable us to rebuild or otherwise resolve the issues on the path. Please use alternative routes following public roads to the east or west and other footpaths, which can be seen on the map.
If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Countryside Access Adviser on
Link to: Notice and Order, Site Notice
Expires: 20 August 2020
Date of change: 28 January 2020
We have made an Order to temporarily close part of Footpath 407022, South of Crag Farm, Ennerdale Forest, Ennerdale & Kinniside Parish, from grid ref NU
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on
Link to: Order and Notice
Link to: Site Notice
Expires: 15 August 2020
Date of change: 3 February 2020
We have made an Order to temporarily close part of Footpath 512054 on the western shore of Tarn Hows in Coniston Parish from SD
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on
Link to: Order/Plan
Link to: Site notice
Expires: 3 August 2020
Date of change: 23 January 2020
We have made an Order to temporarily close Footpath 416002 from SD
The closed section of path is shown in red on the map/plan (A to B). The closure is required because of an unsafe footbridge.
The order comes into effect on 23 January 2020 (when the emergency notice expires). It will continue in force for up to six months to enable us to replace the bridge. We are planning to replace bridge commencing after April 2020.
An alternative route is available as shown in green on the map A-C-D-B via bridleway 416055, the unclassified road U4064 and footpath 416001.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on
Link to: Order and Notice
Link to: Site Notice
Link to: 21 day emergency notice
Expires: 23 July 2020
Date of change: 24 January 2020
We have made an Order to temporarily close part of Bridleway 533060 from SD
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on
Link to: Order/Plan and Site Notice
Expires: 24 July 2020
We have made an order to temporarily restrict all traffic on part of Footpath 521055 from SD
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
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 - Grizedale Forest and Broughton Moor
Malcolm Wilson Rally: Saturday 14 March 2020 - Wythop Woods, Grizedale Forest, Whinlatter Forest
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
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
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
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
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Blakemore, Rights of Way and Access Assistant on
Link to Notice and Order: Gillerthwaite
Expires: 11 May 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
