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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

 

Various footpaths and bridleways affected by west coast pylon re-cabling, Bootle, Drigg and Carleton, Muncaster, Waberthwaite and Whicham Parishes

Date of change: 2 April 2026

We have made an Order temporarily closing public rights of way which are beneath or in close proximity to power lines whilst works are undertaken to install new cables on pylons on the west coast as part of Electricity North West’s Cumbria Ring project to upgrade the electricity network in the area. Further details regarding this project are available on ENW’s website here (external link): £56m Roosecote to Sellafield overhead line refurbishment. Whilst the works are underway the new cables must be considered hazardous until they are fully tensioned, along with use of heavy machinery obstructing the paths. The works will be completed in phases – individual paths will only be closed whilst works are taking place on each section, and it is expected that closures of individual paths will vary from one to three months.

It is anticipated that the works affecting paths within the National Park will take place from April 2026 to January 2027 (these will run generally south to north, though the most southerly section of the works will take place after the rest). The Order may be extended by the Secretary of State if the works have not been completed within a six month period – it is expected that this will be necessary. During the closures unfortunately there do not appear to be suitable direct alternative routes to the closed rights of way.

We will aim to update the information on this closure with the paths currently affected as the project progresses.

From 14 April 2026 to 9 June 2026 the following footpaths (Plan 2) are expected to be closed: Footpaths 430008 and 430009.

Link to Notice, Order and Plans

Update or remove from website: 14 October 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

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