Sometimes we have to temporarily close or divert footpaths:
- If you need detailed information on a closure including the notice or associated maps
- If you are carrying out works on or affecting a public right of way you need to apply for a Temporary Closure Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Contact us: countryside.access@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Current closures
Information on all the footpaths that are closed, including their location and the reason for closure.
They are listed in the order that the closures are due to finish (expiry date).
| Parish | Path number | Location | Applicant | Closure reason | From date | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Moor | 302063 | River South Tyne | Westmorland and Furness Council | Riverbank washed away | 15 November 2024 | 15 May 2027 |
| Grange-over-Sands | 526016 | Yewbarrow Lodge | South Lakes Housing Authority | Demolition of lodge and construction of hourses | 17 June 2024 | 16 December 2026 |
| Alston Moor | 302146 | Scilly Hall | Westmorland and Furness Council | Bridge repair | 20 June 2023 | 19 December 2026 |
| Kendal | 536213 | Jennings Bridge | Volkerstevin | Construction of flood defence walls | 08 May 2024 | 30 November 2026 |
| Appleby | 303021 | Leisure Centre | Volkerstevin | Danger to public | 01 April 2024 | 30 June 2026 |
| Kendal | 536040 | Brigsteer Road | Story Homes | Construction of housing estate | 16 October 2023 | 15 April 2026 |
| Grange-over-Sands | Unrecorded | Bailey Lane LC | Network Rail | Safety (awaiting outcome of diversion order) | 6 October 2017 | 6 April 2026 |
| Beetham | 504032 504034 504057 504058 | Burntbarrow | Forestry England | Timber harvesting operations | 1 June 2025 | 31 December 2025 |
| Kendal | 536261 | St Georges Walk | Volkerstevin | Flood defence works | 19 June 2023 | 18 December 2023 |
| Skelton | 362040 | River Ive | Westmorland and Furness Council | Dangerous bridge | 10 April 2025 | 22 November 2025 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | 540008 | Ruskin's View | Cumbria County Council | Landslip | 9 November 2021 | 9 November 2025 |
| Appleby | 303016 | Appleby Grammar School | Morgan Sindall | Construction works | 6 May 2025 | 6 November 2025 |
| Strickland Ketel | 574007 | Burneside Road | Bethell Construction | Install a new foul water pump | 22 April 2025 | 22 Ocober 2025 |
| Musgrave | 350021 | Warcop Range | North Humberside Motor Club Ltd. | Motor rallies | 20 April 2025 | 20 October 2025 |
| Windermere | 581041 | St Marys Park | Bethell Construction | Sewerage works | 1 April 2925 | 1 October 2025 |
| Preston Patrick | 564015 | Skip Burn | Cumbria County Council | Dangerous bridge | 17 March 2025 | 30 September 2025 |
| Lowther and Askham | 342017 305007 | Helton Bridle bridge | Westmorland and Furness Council | Bridge re-decking | 15 June 2024 | 30 September 2025 |
| Kendal | 536008 | Laurel Gardens | Russell Armer Ltd | Housing development | 27 March 2025 | 27 September 2025 |
| Long Marton | 341025 | Mill Beck | Cumbria County Council | Flood damage | 25 March 2025 | 25 September 2025 |
| Ulverston | 578016 | Canal path | Cadent | Diversion of high-pressured gas pipeline | 24 March 2025 | 24 September 2025 |
| Kendal | 536047 | Canal Head North | Network Plus | Excavation and installation works | 15 March 2025 | 15 September 2025 |
| Kirkby Stephen and Hartley | 335015 327011 | Frank's Bridge | Westmorland and Furness Council | Safety whilst retaining wall is repaired | 26 February 2025 | 26 August 2025 |
| Alston Moor | 302024 302025 302032 | Garrigill | The Mining Remediation Authority | Pollution mitigation work | 3 February 2025 | 3 August 2025 |
| Glassonby and Hunsonby | 323005 331015 | Lacy's Caves | Cumbria County Council | Flood damage | 23 July 2017 | 23 July 2025 |
| Clifton | 315005 | Clifton Rail Bridge | HW Martin | Bridge replacement compound | 03 January 2025 | 03 July 2025 |
| Murton | 349048 | Keisley Beck | Westmorland and Furness Council | Damaged footbridge | 01 January 2025 | 01 July 2025 |
| Nateby | 351011 351016 | Bollam Turn Wheel | Westmorland and Furness Council | Vegetation clearance and drainage work | 31 December 2023 | 30 June 2025 |
| Kendal | 536018 | Mintsfeet | Volkerstevin | Flood defence works | 6 March 2025 | 30 June 2025 |
| Penrith | 358014 358029 | Cowper Road | Bowman and Sons | Construction of new access road | 24 June 2024 | 23 June 2025 |
| Dalton-in-Furness | 602013 | Haggs | Westmorland and Furness Council | Dangerous bridge | 10 December 2021 | 10 June 2025 |