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 October 2026)

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 October 2026

Order plan

Order notice

River Eden Path, Beaumont (6 March 2023 to 6 September 2026)

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 September 2026

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 August 2026)

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 August 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Gelt Woods, Brampton (11 October 2023 to 11 October 2026)

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 2026

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 2026)

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 2026

Order plan

Order notice

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

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 July 2026

Order plan

Order notice

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

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 2026

Order plan

Order notice

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

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 2026

Order plan

Order notice

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

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 August 2026

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Order notice

River Caldew, Denton Holme, Carlisle (2 March 2026 to 2 September 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 109317 and 109318 (with cycle tracks)
  • Location: Alongside River Caldew, Denton Holme, Carlisle
  • Applicant: Environment agency
  • Reason for closure: Riverbank repairs
  • Operation date: 2 March 2026
  • Order expires: 2 September 2026

Order plan

Order notice

Carlisle Castle Embankment, Carlisle (16 March 2026 to 16 September 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath number: 109085
  • Location: Carlisle Castle Embankment
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Retaining wall repair
  • Operation date: 16 March 2026
  • Order expires: 16 September 2026

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

Engine Lonning, Carlisle (5 May 2026 to 5 November 2026)

Closure details:

  • Footpath numbers: 109072 and 109395
  • Location: Engine Lonning, Carlisle
  • Applicant: Cumberland Council
  • Reason for closure: Path improvements
  • Operation date: 5 May 2026
  • Order expires: 5 November 2026

Order plan

Order notice