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Footpath 542021 (Tenters Path), and the unrecorded way generally used as part of footpath 542021, Grasmere, Lakes (Grasmere) Parish

Date of change: 23 February 2026

We have made an Order temporarily closing footpath 542021, known as the Tenters Path (and a section which diverges from the recorded right of way, but is generally in use as part of the footpath). The closure will enable works to re-tarmac the footpath to be undertaken safely and efficiently. The surface of the path is currently uneven and in a poor state of repair, funding for these works has been made available through DEFRA’s Access For All Programme.

The works are anticipated to commence in late February or early March and take around two weeks to complete. Although an Order of this type may last up to six months (and subsequently may be extended by the Secretary of State), it will remain in force only until the works are complete.

The most direct available alternative route is via Swan Lane and the footway alongside the A591, indicated on the plan between points A-C-B (green line). Part of Swan Lane has no separate footway beside the vehicular road, please take care if choosing to use this.

Tenters Path FP 542021 Made Order & Notice_Web Copy

Greenbank Farm, Footpath 506012, Broughton East Parish

Date of change: 22 January 2026

We have converted a Notice temporarily closing part of footpath 506012 from Aynsome Lane and through the farmyard at Greenbank Farm into an Order. A barn which stands immediately beside the footpath is unstable and has been assessed by a Structural Engineer as being at risk of imminent collapse, presenting a likelihood of danger to anyone using the footpath.

Works to stabilise the structure have now begun, with scaffolding erected beside the barn (including on the footpath) to enable the unstable stonework to be removed / repaired. It is likely that the works will take at least 3 months (potentially longer due to the difficulties with using lime mortar during periods of cold weather). The Order will remain in effect for six months, or until the works have progressed to the point that the path can be safely used path, whichever is the earlier. The Order may be extended by the Secretary of State.

An alternative route will be available as shown on the plan, through fields to the east of the property,

Greenbank Farm FP 506012 TTRO_Notice and Order_web copy

Temporary Closure Order over Part of Bridleway 411010, Miterdale Forest, Irton with Santon Parish

Date of change	8 October 2025
Explanation	We have made an Order temporarily closing a section of bridleway 411010 which runs generally north-south through Miterdale Forest, as shown between points A and B on the site notice plan. The Order will enable forestry harvesting works to be undertaken safely and efficiently. The Order will come into operation on 13 October 2025, though will only take effect once works commence. Site notices for the closure will be erected when the closure has come into effect. The felling works are expected to commence in October or November and to be completed within the six month period of the Order. The bridleway will be fully re-opened if the works are complete prior to the expiry date of the Order. The Order may also be extended with the authorisation of the Secretary of State. Unfortunately there is no suitable alternative route, other than the surrounding public rights of way / highway network. Forestry England intend to make the bridleway safe and open for use during weekends and bank holidays when possible. Signage will be used at these times to indicate when the bridleway is back open. Forestry England are the relevant Access Authority for this land and will also be issuing a direction (restriction) on open access during the works.
Link	TTRO – Miterdale Notice and Order
Expires	13 April 2026

Part of Footpath 348013, Bannerdale, Mungrisdale Parish

Date of change: 12 July 2025

We have converted a notice closing part of footpath 348013 into an order. The affected section of footpath is alongside the River Glenderamackin between its junction with footpath 348012 and just north-east of Bannerdale Beck (points A and B on the plan). The path has been significantly cut away by riverbank erosion and landslips, and the physical width of the path is now extremely narrow in places. In places there is no safe easy way down to the riverbed, or up and around the hazardous sections.

The best alternative route is shown in green on the plan (B-C), this has been waymarked – other alternatives do exist through the rough ground and bracken. Please take care if using them.

The order will remain in effect for six months, and may be extended by the Secretary of State. We are exploring the options for this footpath as erosion has been a longstanding issue. This may involve creating / repairing a more sustainable path on the current alignment, or considering a diversion of the footpath onto a new route.

TRO – Bannerdale, July 2025

Expires: 17 January 2027

Part of Footpath 539017, Far Houses, Kirkby Ireleth Parish

Date of change: 29 October 2025

The Secretary of State has extended the Order temporarily closing part of footpath 539017 until 8 July 2026 (or until works affecting the footpath are complete, if earlier). The Order will enable Natural England to undertake works to repair the structures at Far Houses, a deserted farmstead, to prevent further deterioration of the built remains and avoid them becoming unsafe. The works will involve removal of sycamore trees which are affecting the structures and repairs to prevent further collapses of the traditional slatestone walls. This will involve working from height and use of a telehandler in confined spaces, obstructing the footpath and causing hazards through the farmstead. The Order will only be in operation and the footpath closed once works on site actually begin. It is now anticipated that works will commence in January 2026 and be completed by June 2026. An alternative route will be available through the fields around the western perimeter of the farmstead when the closure is in force (shown in green between points A-C-B on the plan).

TTRO 539017, Far Houses, Kirkby Ireleth – Notice Order and Map

Part of Footpath 511063, St Paul’s Church, Rusland, Colton Parish

Date of change: 9 March 2026

Masonry has fallen from the tower at the western end of St Paul’s Church, Rusland, past which footpath 511063 passes and there appears an ongoing risk that further stonework might fall onto the footpath before repair works can be undertaken to make it stable – posing a likelihood of danger to the public. The Secretary of State has further extended the temporary closure order for the affected section of the footpath until 23 April 2027, or until works to make the church tower safe are complete, whichever is the earlier. The order may be further extended with the authorisation of the Secretary of State. Alternative routes are available passing through the churchyard around the eastern end of the church using the unaffected sections of the footpath and other paths within the churchyard.

TTRO FP511063, St Pauls Church Rusland – Extension Letter, Notice, Order and Map

Expires: 23 April 2027

Huck’s Bridge / A6 to Breast High Road, Bridleway 355041, Orton Parish

Date of change: 12 August 2025

The Department for Transport has further extended the Order temporarily closing the bridleway between the A6 at Huck’s Bridge (Low Borrowbridge) and Breast High Road, to 3 September 2026. The route has been affected by landslips, and the riverbank is still deteriorating, and is no longer safe for users on the original line of the bridleway. An alternative route exists adjacent to the closed path for walkers, but for cyclists and horse-riders the only alternative is the Breast High Road byway (ford) – which is sometimes impassable at the ford/stepping stones.

We are exploring the options for a suitable alternative route for the bridleway, or potential to create a bridge beside the byway ford.

TTRO – 355041, Hucks Bridge, Orton – Notice, Order, Map, Extension Letter

Expires: 3 September 2026

Newlands Beck – Part of Footpath 201023, Newlands Beck, Little Braithwaite, Above Derwent Parish

Date of change: 2 December 2025

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 (February 2020) with further subsequent damage. The extent of the damage has grown significantly since then.

The Order came into effect on 18 February 2020 and following previous extensions the Secretary of State has now extended this until 30 June 2027. We intend to make a diversion order to resolve this issue. Meanwhile, please use alternative routes following public roads to the east or west and other footpaths, which can be seen on the map.

Case Officer: If you have any queries, please contact Nick Thorne, Senior Rights of Way Officer on 01539 792621 or nick.thorne@lakedistrict.gov.uk

TTRO – 201023, Newland Beck, Above Derwent – Order, Map and Extension Letter

Expires: 30 June 2027