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Current temporary closures of a public right of way

A list of current orders in place for the closure of public right of ways in the area.

Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) can be made for footpaths, bridleways and byways for up to 6 months initially (18 months for all other highways).

If you are carrying out works on or affecting a public right of way you need to apply for a Temporary Closure Order.

Locations of TTROs affecting public rights of way

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Hadrian's Wall path, Beaumont (30 August 2015 to 16 August 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 103008
  • Location: Hadrian's Wall path, Beaumont
  • Applicant: Cumbria County Council / Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Landslide
  • Operation date: 30 August 2015
  • Order expires: 16 August 2027

Order plan

Order notice

Mote Hill, Maryport (8 April 2016 to 8 April 2028)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 244067
  • Location: Mote Hill, Maryport
  • Applicant:  Allerdale Borough Council / Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Landslide
  • Operation date: 8 April 2016
  • Order expires: 8 April 2028

Order plan

Order notice

River Eden Path, Beaumont (6 March 2023 to 6 March 2028)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 103009
  • Location: River Eden path, Beaumont
  • Applicant: Cumbria County Council / Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Unsafe bridges
  • Operation date: 6 March 2023
  • Order expires: 6 March 2028

Order plan

Order notice

Brunstock Beck, Stanwix Rural and Scaleby (12 May 2023 to 12 November 2026)

Closure details:

  • Bridleway numbers: 132005 and 130003
  • Location: Brunstock Beck, Parishes of Stanwix Rural and Scaleby
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Unsafe bridge
  • Operation date: 12 May 2023
  • Order expires: 12 November 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Gill Beck, Dalston (25 May 2023 to 25 November 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 114005
  • Location: Gill Beck, Dalston
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Unsafe bridge
  • Operation date: 25 May 2023
  • Order expires: 25 November 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Riverside path at Hornsby Gate, Cumwhitton (18 August 2023 to 18 February 2028)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 113012
  • Location: Riverside path at Hornsby Gate, Cumwhitton
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Dangerous bridge
  • Operation date: 18 August 2023
  • Order expires: 18 February 2028

Order plan

Order notice

Gelt Woods, Brampton (11 October 2023 to 11 October 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 105028
  • Location:  Gelt Woods, Brampton
  • Applicant: Parish Council
  • Reason for closure: Danger due to falling rock
  • Operation date: 11 October 2023
  • Order expires: 11 October 2027

Order plan

Order notice

A689 Underpass, Knockupworth, Beaumont (2 February 2024 to 8 May 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 103016
  • Location: A689 Underpass, Knockupworth, Beaumont
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Flooding
  • Operation date: 2 February 2024
  • Order expires: 8 May 2027

Order plan

Order notice

Haithwaite Farm, Nicholforest (5 February 2024 to 5 August 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 126014
  • Location: Haithwaite Farm, Nicholforest
  • Applicant: Netherby Hall C/O GML Architects
  • Reason for closure: Construction Works on farm development
  • Operation date: 5 February 2024
  • Order expires: 5 August 2027

Order plan

Order notice

Sheepmount, Carlisle (26 June 2024 to 25 December 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 109078
  • Location: Sheepmount, Carlisle
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Riverbank restoration works
  • Operation date: 26 June 2024 
  • Order expires: 25 December 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Queens Avenue, Seaton (2 October 2024 to 2 December 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 250001
  • Location: Queens Avenue, Seaton
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Improvement to steps
  • Operation date: 2 October 2024
  • Order expires: 2 December 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Rae Burn, Shank Castle, Arthuret and Solport (19 February 2025 to 22 March 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 101012 and 131012
  • Location: Rae Burn, Shank Castle
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Unsafe bridge
  • Operation date: 19 February 2025
  • Order expires: 22 March 2027

Order plan

Order notice

River Roe, Stockdalewath, Dalston (31 October 2025 to 30 April 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 114040
  • Location: Alongside the River Roe at Stockdalewath, Dalston
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Riverbank erosion
  • Operation date: 31 October 2025
  • Order expires: 30 April 2027

Order plan

Order notice

Settle to Carlisle line, Cotehill, Wetheral (1 December 2025 to 1 June 2027)

Closure details:

  • Bridleway number: 138042
  • Location: Settle to Carlisle railway crossing, Cotehill, Wetheral
  • Applicant: Network
  • Reason for closure: Sinkhole in bridleway
  • Operation date: 1 December 2025
  • Order expires: 1 June 2027

Order plan

Order notice

Bridleway to the west of Bothel (11 December 2025 to 11 June 2027)

Closure details:

  • Bridleway number: 213002
  • Location: To west of Bothel
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Unsafe bridge
  • Operation date: 11 December 2025
  • Order expires: 11 June 2027

Order plan

Order notice

St Bees Cliff Path and National Trails, St Bees (29 January 2026 to 29 January 2028)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 422003, 422008 and 422013
  • Location: St Bees Cliff Path to Fleswick Bay
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Landslips
  • Operation date: 29 January 2026
  • Order expires: 29 January 2028

Order plan

Order notice

Priestman's Bank, Seaton (30 January 2026 to 30 July 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 250007
  • Location: Priestman's Bank
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Landslip
  • Operation date: 30 January 2026
  • Order expires: 30 July 2027

Order plan

Order notice

Lowca Beck, Howgate (2 February 2026 to 2 August 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 413016 and 417016
  • Bridleway numbers: 413001 and 417013 
  • Location: Lowca Beck on Moresby and Lowca Parish boundary
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Riverbank erosion
  • Operation date: 2 February 2026
  • Order expires: 2 August 2027

Order plan

Order notice

The Green, Millom Without (23 February 2026 to 23 February 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 416019 and 416073
  • Location: The Green, Millom Without
  • Applicant: Aureos / Electricity North West
  • Reason for closure: Electricity pylon replacement
  • Operation date: 23 February 2026
  • Order expires: 23 February 2027

Order plan

Order notice

Lord Carlisle's Railway, Midgeholm (10 April 2026 to 10 October 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 124007
  • Location: Lord Carlisle's Railway to the west of Midgeholm
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Unsafe path surfaces and repairs
  • Operation date: 10 April 2026
  • Order expires: 10 October 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Cargo Beck, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle (18 May 2026 to 18 November 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 120008
  • Location: Alongside Cargo Beck, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle
  • Applicant: Caddick Construction
  • Reason for closure: Bank stabilisation and path surface repair
  • Operation date: 18 May 2026
  • Order expires: 8 November 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Mill House, River Eden, Wetheral (22 May 2026 to 22 November 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 138057
  • Location: Alongside Mill Race, Mill House, Wetherall
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Retaining wall repairs
  • Operation date: 22 May 2026
  • Order expires: 22 November 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Deerpark, Kingmoor Road. Carlisle (22 May 2026 to 22 November 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 109401 and 109402
  • Location: Deerpark, Kingmoor Road. Carisle
  • Applicant: Gleeson Homes
  • Reason for closure: Construction of housing development 
  • Operation date: 22 May 2026
  • Order expires: 22 November 2026

Order Plan

Order Notice

Flemming Hall, Gosforth (22 June 2026 to 22 December 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 409011
  • Location: Flemming Hall, between Gosforth and Seascale
  • Applicant: Nuclear Development Agency (Properties) Ltd
  • Reason for closure: To enable demolition of barn
  • Operation date: 22 June 2026
  • Order expires: 22 December 2026

Order Plan

Order Notice

River Petteril Path, London Road, Carlisle (1 July 2026 to 1 January 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 109334
  • Location: River Petteril Riverside Path, London Road, Carlisle
  • Applicant: Harrison Northern Ltd
  • Reason for closure: To facilitate construction works
  • Operation date: 1 July 2026
  • Order expires: 1 January 2027

Order Plan

Order Notice

Caldew School, Dalston (20 July 2026 to 20 January 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 114044 and Caldew Cycleway
  • Location: Rear of Caldew School, Dalston
  • Applicant: United Utilities
  • Reason for closure: Upgrading of pumping station
  • Operation date: 20 July 2026
  • Order expires: 20 January 2027

Order Plan

Order Notice

Hawkcliff Scar, Eden Riverside, Hornsby (27 July 2026 to 27 January 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 113010 and 113012
  • Location: Hawkcliff Scar, Eden Riverside. Hornsby
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Landslip
  • Operation date: Monday 27 July 2026
  • Order expires: Wednesday 27 January 2027

Order Plan

Order Notice

Various paths - Sellafield to River Mite (1 August 2026 to 1 February 2027)

Closure details:

  • Path numbers - Parish of Drigg and Carlton
    • Footpath numbers: 405005 and 405006
      Bridleway numbers: 405001, 405007, 405008, 405019 and 405020
  • Path numbers - Parish of Gosforth
    • Footpath numbers: 409011 and 409016
      Bridleway numbers: 409006, 409019, 409039, 409046 and 409048
  • Path numbers - Parish of Ponsonby
    • Bridleway numbers: 421010 and 421016
  • Path numbers - Parish of Seascale
    • Footpath numbers: 426004 and 426005
      Bridleway numbers: 426006 and 426019
  • Location: Various paths between Sellafield and River Mite
  • Applicant: Aureos on behalf of Electricity Northwest
  • Reason for closure: Replacement of overhead powerlines
  • Operation date: Saturday 1 August 2026
  • Order expires: Monday 1 February 2027

Order Plan

Order Notice

Memorial Bridge, Rickerby Park, Carlisle (10 August 2026 to 10 February 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 109109 and associated cycletrack
  • Location: Memorial Bridge, Rickerby Park, Carlisle
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Bridge decking repairs
  • Operation date: Monday 10 August 2026
  • Order expires: Wednesday 10 February 2027

Order Plan

Order Notice

Various paths - Parish of Millom Without (1 September 2026 to 1 March 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 416024, 416025, 416028 and 416056
  • Location: The Parish of Millom Without
  • Applicant: Aureos on behalf of Electricity Northwest
  • Reason for closure: Replacement of overhead powerlines
  • Operation date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
  • Order expires: Monday 1 March 2027

Order Plan

Order Notice

Eden Riverside Path, Willowholme, Carlisle (1 September 2026 to 1 March 2027)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 109077
  • Location: Eden Riverside Path, Willowholme, Carlisle
  • Applicant: Electricity Northwest
  • Reason for closure: Removal of disused pylon
  • Operation date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
  • Order expires: Monday 1 March 2027

Order Plan

Order Notice