Rights of way public notices

See the latest order notices for diversions, definitive map modification orders and temporary closures and how to comment on a notice.

On this page you can see the current legal notices for rights of way orders and temporary closures made and confirmed by us. You can also find notices of new Highways Act S31(6) submissions, and notices sent to us for display on our website by other authorities, such as Natural England Open Access notices.

Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks

In relation to public access within the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, this page only includes traffic regulation orders affecting unsurfaced unclassified roads.

It does not show closures or restrictions to other public rights of way in the national parks. This information is available from their own websites.

You can find out about closures in the Yorkshire Dales National Park or find out about closures in the North York Moors National Park.

Commenting on a notice

You can send objections or representations to public path orders and definitive map modification orders. These must be in writing (email is acceptable) and reach us by the closing date set out in the notice. They should clearly state your reasons for opposing or supporting an order, and those reasons must relate to the grounds and tests which apply to that particular type of order.

You cannot send objections and representations to temporary closure orders.

Commenting on orders

Commenting on public path orders

For public path orders (diversions, extinguishments and creations), reasons for objecting to an order could include:

  • a proposed new path would be substantially less convenient than the existing path (it is helpful if you state the reasons why you think this is the case)
  • a path proposed for closure is still needed for public use
  • a proposed new path is not wide enough

Commenting on definitive map modification path orders

For definitive map modification orders the tests for making an order are solely about whether the evidence does or does not justify a change to the definitive map. An objection to a definitive map modification order must:

  • clearly state the grounds for your objection
  • be supported by relevant evidence
  • have new evidence to support your objection, which should be submitted

If your objection relies on evidence which has already been submitted to us, there is no need to re-submit that evidence and you should simply refer to it in your objection.

Relevant evidence for definitive map modification orders is the same regardless of whether you wish to support or object to a definitive map modification order. Full information on the different kinds of evidence that are relevant can be found in definitive map modification order application guidance notes.

Before submitting any objections or representations please bear the following in mind:

  • definitive map modification orders are not about creating new rights of way, but are the legal process for recording rights of way which already exist; either paths that have acquired public rights through long unchallenged public use, or ways which should have been recorded on the definitive map but were left off
  • definitive map modification orders are also used for amending the definitive map where a right of way has been recorded incorrectly, such as a footpath incorrectly recorded as a bridleway
  • Issues such as desirability or suitability of a particular route cannot be taken into account in the definitive map modification order process, and cannot be counted as valid reasons for objecting to a definitive map modification orders. Simply not wanting a particular path to be added to, deleted from or changed on the definitive map is not a reason for objecting to a definitive map modification orders

Current rights of way notices

Diversions, extinguishments and creations notices

Location Description Notice dates
 Public footpath 30.38/042 and 30.38/043, High Brock Rigg, Glaisdale diversion order 2023 (pdf / 214 KB) Notice of Confirmation of a Public Path Diversion Order under S.119 HA 1980 21 September to 2 November
 Public footpath 10.59/5, Moor House Farm, Great Langton, diversion order 2023 (pdf / 273 KB) Notice of Confirmation of a Public Path Diversion Order under S.119 HA 1980 15 September 2023 to 13 October 2023
 Public footpath no. 35.57/37,Eversley Park centre car park, Sherburn In Elmet, diversion order 2023 (pdf / 269 KB) Notice of Confirmation of a Public Path Diversion Order under S.119 HA 1980 14 September to 12 October
 Public footpath 05.14/60 and 05.14,69 Low Windhill and High Stubbing Farms, Cowling diversion order 2023 (pdf / 685 KB) Notice of Confirmation of a Public Path Diversion Order under S.119 HA 1980 7 September 2023 to 19 October 2023
 Public footpath 05.21/19 and 05.21/61 Close House Farm Giggleswick diversion order 2023 (pdf / 4 MB) Notice of Confirmation of a Public Path Diversion Order under S.119 HA 1980 17 August 2023 to 29 September 2023
 Footpath No. 30.31/096 (part), Brotton Grove, Danby (pdf / 4 MB) Notice Of Making Of A Public Path Diversion Order 7 July 2022

Definitive map modification orders notices

Location Description Notice dates

Highway Act 1980 section 31(6) deposits notices

Location Description  Notice Dates
 Tanfield Lodge Estate-ME Bourne-Arton (pdf / 519 KB) Notice of landowner deposit under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 18 September 2023 to 18 November 2023
 Tanfield Lodge Estate, Hambleton (pdf / 768 KB) Notice of landowner deposit under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 31 August 2023 to 31 October 2023
 Fields at Warlaby, Scruton, Longlands Farm and Cawdy Fields Farm, Northallerton (pdf / 1 MB) Notice of landowner deposit under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 15 August 2023 to 15 October 2023
 Lark Hall, Ainderby Steeple, Northallerton (pdf / 617 KB) Notice of landowner deposit under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 15 August 2023 to 15 October 2023
 Whitwell and Mowbray Hill (pdf / 840 KB) Notice of landowner deposit under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 1 September 2023 to 1 November 2023
 George Bourne-Arton Tanfield Estate (pdf / 906 KB) Notice of landowner deposit under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980 4 September 2023 to 4 November 2023

 Tanfield and Thornborough, Hambleton (pdf / 653 KB)

Notice of landowner deposit under Section 31(6) of the Highways Act 1980

6 September 2023 to 6 November 2023

Temporary closure orders notices – public rights of way

Location Description Notice dates
 Public Footpaths, 15.75/72/1 and 15.47/13/1, Grantley (pdf / 941 KB) 5 Day Closure dur to installation of a footbridge 22 September 2023 and 26 September 2023
 Public Footpath 20.21/11/1 Easby -Order Made (pdf / 1 MB) 6 Month Temporary Closure Notice due to public safety while works are being carried out on the solar farm. 25 September 2023 to 24 March 2024
 Public Footpath 25.88/6/2 Slingsby (pdf / 824 KB) 5 Day Temporary Closure Notice due to works to the surface of the beck crossing 18 September 2023 to 22 September 2023

 Public Footpath 20.21/11/1 Easby - Intention (pdf / 1 MB)

6 Month Temporary Closure Intention Notice due to public safety while works are being carried out on the solar farm.

25 September 2023 to 24 March 2024

 Public Footpaths 25.50/2/1 Howsham and 25.82/7/1 Scrayingham (pdf / 1 MB) 21 Day Emergency Temporary Closure Notice due to a bridge that has been removed and the beck cannot be crossed safely until a replacement is installed. 7 September 2023 to 28 September 2023
 Public Footpaths 25.49/5/1 Hovingham and 25.92/5/1 and 25.71/21/1 Stonegrave – Extension (pdf / 842 KB) 12 Month Temporary Closure Extension Notice due to an unsafe bridge. 8 September 2023 to 7 September 2024
 Public Footpath 35.59/5/1 South Milford-Extension (pdf / 1 MB) 12 Month Temporary Closure Extension Notice to ensure public safety pending closure of dangerous rail crossing 1 September 2023 to 02 September 2024
 Public Footpaths 25.73/59/1, 25.73/67/4 and 25.73/67/3 Pickering – Order Made (pdf / 2 MB) 6 Month Temporary Closure Notice due to felling operations

1 September 2023 to 29 February 2024

 Public Footpath 10.140/3/1 Stokesley-Extension (pdf / 1 MB) 12 Month Temporary Closure Extension Notice to ensure public safety during housing development 2 August 2023 to 1 August 2024
 Public Footpath 10.150/43/3 Thirsk – Order Made (pdf / 1 MB) 6 Month Temporary Closure Intension Notice due to a replacement bridge being installed 4 September 2023 to 3 March 2024
 Public Footpath 10.150/43/3 Thirsk - Intention (pdf / 1 MB) 6 Month Temporary Closure Intension Notice due to a replacement bridge being installed. 4 September 2023 to 3 March 2024
 Public Footpath, 10.110/7/1, Northallerton, Hambleton - Extension (pdf / 879 KB) 12 Month closure extension to allow for the replacement of the bridge. 27 August 2023 to 26 August 2024
 Public Footpaths 10.6/1/1 Alne and 10.160/1/1 Tollerton, Hambleton - Extension (pdf / 1 MB) 12 Month closure extension to ensure public safety during replacement of a collapsed footbridge. 27 August 2023 to 26 August 2024
 Public Footpaths 25.73/59/1, 25.73/67/4 and 25.73/67/3 Pickering - Intention (pdf / 2 MB) 6 Month Temporary Closure Intention Notice due to felling operations. 1 September 2023 to 29 February 2024
 Public Footpath 25.43/1/1, Harome - Extension (pdf / 858 KB) 12 Month Temporary Closure Extension Notice due to a dangerous bridge 17 August 2023 to 16 August 2024
 Public Footpath, 15.14/7/1, Fewston, Harrogate - Extension (pdf / 729 KB)

28 month closure due to due to construction of the A59 Kex Gill road diversion scheme, which would pose a danger to public using this route

13 August 2023 to 12 December 2025
 Public Bridleway, 15.14/5/1, Fewston, Harrogate - Extension (pdf / 2 MB) 28 month closure due to due to construction of the A59 Kex Gill road diversion scheme, which would pose a danger to public using this route 13 August 2023 to 12 December 2025
 Public Footpath, 15.14/4/1, Fewston, Harrogate - Extension (pdf / 1 MB) 28 month closure due to due to construction of the A59 Kex Gill road diversion scheme, which would pose a danger to public using this route 13 August 2023 to 12 December 2025
 Public Bridleways 10.150/36/1 Thirsk and 10.135/5/1 South Kilvington (pdf / 959 KB) 6 month temporary closure notice due to an unsafe bridge. 9 May 2023 to 17 October 2023
 Public Footpath 35.43/9/1 Kirk Smeaton -Order Made (pdf / 664 KB) 6 month temporary closure notice due to works being carried out on Wentedge Road bridge. 7 August 2023 to 6 February 2024
 Public Footpath 35.43/9/1 Kirk Smeaton-Intention (pdf / 665 KB) 6 month temporary closure intention notice due to works being carried out on Wentedge Road bridge. 7 August 2023 to 6 February 2024

 Public Footpaths 10.72/15/1 Hutton Rudby and 10.171/7/1 Whorlton – Order Made (pdf / 927 KB)

6 month temporary closure notice due to an unsafe footbridge.

19 July 2023 to 27 December 2023

 Public Footpath 15.54/76/1 Harrogate (pdf / 677 KB) 6 month closure extension to ensure public safety during civil engineering works. 24 July 2023 and 11 January 2024
 Public Footpaths 15.134/21/1, 15.134/46/1 and 15.134/46/2,Thruscross – Has Made (pdf / 813 KB) 6 month closure due to timber harvesting works. 13 July 2023 to 12 January 2024
 Public Footpath, 15.29/74/2, Dacre, Has Made (pdf / 895 KB) 6 month closure due to renewal of a gas pipe. 10 July 2023 and 9 January 2024
 Public Footpath, 15.54/11/2, Harrogate (pdf / 2 MB) 12 month closure extension due to construction works. 13 July 2023 and 12 July 2024
 Public Footpath 25.54/28/1 Kirkbymoorside-extension (pdf / 978 KB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice to ensure public safety during new housing development. 11 July 2023 to 10 July 2024
 Public Footpaths 15.134/21/1, 15.134/46/1 and 15.134/46/2, Thruscross - Intention (pdf / 850 KB) 6 month closure due to timber harvesting works. 13 July 2023 to 12 January 2024
 Public Footpaths 05.42/24/1 and 05.42/18/1, Thornton In Lonsdale and 05.26/30/1, Ingleton and 05.9/11/1, Burton In Lonsdale - extension (pdf / 2 MB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to erosion resulting in the route not being safe for the public. 19 May 2023 to 18 May 2024
 Public Footpath, 15.29/74/2, Dacre (pdf / 895 KB) 6 month closure due to renewal of a gas pipe. 10 July 2023 and 9 January 2024
 Public Footpath 10.137/2/1 Sowerby - extension (pdf / 831 KB) 6 month temporary closure extension notice due to site compound operations relating to drainage works. 22 June 2023 to 21 December 2023
 Public Footpath, 15.54/157/1, Harrogate (pdf / 902 KB) 6 month closure to protect the public during construction work. 12 June 2023 and 11 December 2023
 Public Bridleway 10.23/7/1 Carlton Husthwaite (pdf / 573 KB) 6 month temporary closure notice due to an unsafe bridge. 5 June 2023 to 14 November 2023
 Public Footpath 25.49/6/1 Hovingham -extension (pdf / 461 KB) 6 month temporary closure extension notice due to a damaged bridge. 6 June 2023 to 5 December 2023
 Public Footpath, 15.54/157/1, Harrogate (pdf / 903 KB) 6 month closure to protect the public during construction work. 12 June 2023 and 11 December 2023
 Public Footpath 10.115/2/1 Overton - extension (pdf / 1 MB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to a dangerous bridge. 27 May 2023 to 26 May 2024
 Public Bridleways 10.150/36/1 Thirsk and 10.135/5/1 South Kilvington (pdf / 960 KB) 6 month temporary closure notice due to an unsafe bridge. 9 May 2023 to 17 October 2023
 Public Footpath 25.51/3/1 Hutton’s Ambo-extension (pdf / 864 KB) 6 month temporary closure extension notice to ensure public safety during construction works. 5 May 2023 to 6 November 2023
 Public Footpath 25.57/2/1, Lillings Ambo – Order Made (pdf / 799 KB) 6 month temporary closure notice due to flood embankment works. 12 May 2023 to 11 November 2023
 Public Footpath, 15.48/11/1, Great Ouseburn - Has Made (pdf / 867 KB) Emergency closure followed by 6 month closure due to unsafe bridge. 12 May 2023 and 20 October 2023
 Public Footpath, 15.112/11/1, Ripon - Has Made (pdf / 82 KB) 6 month due to riverside erosion. 12 May 2023 and 20 October 2023
 Public Footpath 30.3/2/2 Burniston – Order Made (pdf / 708 KB) 6 month temporary closure Intention notice due to works to raise the level of the public footpath. 3 May 2023 to 2 November 2023
 Public Footpath 25.57/2/1, Lillings Ambo - Intention (pdf / 736 KB) 6 month temporary closure Intention notice due to flood embankment works. 12 May 2023 to 11 November 2023
 Public Bridleways 20.38/13/1, 20.38/13/2 , 20.38/13/3 and 20.38/13/4 Hunton, Richmondshire-Intention (pdf / 1 MB) 6 month temporary closure Intention notice due to construction works of a new clean water pipeline. 2 May 2023 to 01 November
 Public Bridleways 20.38/13/1, 20.38/13/2 , 20.38/13/3 and 20.38/13/4 Hunton, Richmondshire-Order Made (pdf / 1 MB) 6 month temporary closure notice due to construction works of a new clean water pipeline. 2 May 2023 to 01 November
 Public Footpath 30.3/2/2 Burniston - Intention (pdf / 772 KB) 6 month temporary closure Intention notice due to works to raise the level of the public footpath. 3 May 2023 to 02 November 2023
 Public Footpath 20.62/5/3 St Martins, Richmondshire-extension (pdf / 1 MB) 6 month temporary closure extension notice to ensure public safety during emergency repair works. 04 April 2023 to 03 October 2023
 Public Footpath 10.40/23/1 Easingwold, Hambleton – Order Made (pdf / 776 KB) 6 month temporary closure notice due to construction works and pedestrian site safety. 01 April 2023 to 30 September 2023
 Public Footpath 10.40/23/1 Easingwold, Hambleton - Intention (pdf / 908 KB) 6 month temporary closure intention notice due to construction works and pedestrian site safety. 1 April 2023 to 30 September 2023
 Public Footpaths 35.57/15/1 and 35.57/35/1 Sherburn in Elmet, Selby -extension (pdf / 1 MB)  12 month temporary closure extension notice to enable surrounding infrastructure construction to take place.   23 March 2023 to 22 March 2024 
 Public Bridleway 10.155/13/1 Thornton Le Moor, Hambleton - extension (pdf / 641 KB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to a rotten bridge in need of replacement. 18 March 2023 to 17 March 2024
 Public Footpath 10.37/8/1 Danby Wiske with Lazenby, Hambleton (pdf / 574 KB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to a dangerous bridge. 16 February 2023 to 15 February 2024
 Public Footpath 15.54/84/1 Pannal, Harrogate-extension (pdf / 675 KB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to public safety reasons following footpath collapse. 6 February 2023 to 5 February 2024
 Public Footpath 20.60/6/1 Skeeby, Richmondshire - extension (pdf / 992 KB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to a damaged footbridge. 24 January 2023 to 23 January 2024
 Public Footpath 15.46/2/1 Goldsborough, Harrogate-extension (pdf / 949 KB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to public safety during construction works. 11 January 2023 to 10 January 2024
 Public Footpaths 15.112/18/1 and 15.112/19/1 Ripon, Harrogate - extension (pdf / 1 MB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice to ensure public safety during construction and drainage works. 25 November 2022 to 24 November 2023
 Public Footpaths 35.40/10/1, 35.40/9/2, Kelfield and 35.53/2/1, Riccall , Selby -extension (pdf / 1 MB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice public health and safety reasons while works are being carried out on the embankment. 5 November 2022 to 4 November 2023
 Public Footpaths 15.92/11/1, Middleton and 15.30/7/1, Denton, Harrogate (pdf / 659 KB) 12 month temporary closure extension notice due to a damaged bridge. 5 October 2022 to 4 October 2023

Traffic regulation orders – unsurfaced, unclassified roads

Location Description Notice Dates
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U586/1/90 Darncombe Cum Langdale End, Scarborough – Order Made (pdf / 5 MB) 18-month Temporary Closure Notice to prevent damage to the UUR and allow for repairs to be undertaken 16 February 2023 to 15 August 2024
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Roads, U8056/9/50 and U8056/9/30, Fewston, Harrogate – Has Made (pdf / 849 KB) Closure due to construction of the A59 Kex Gill road diversion scheme, which would pose a danger to public using these routes 13 February 2023 to completion of works.
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U586/1/90 Darncombe Cum Langdale End, Scarborough - Intention (pdf / 5 MB) 18 Month Temporary Closure Notice to prevent damage to the UUR and allow for repairs to be undertaken 16 February 2023 to 15 August 2024
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Roads, U8056/9/50 and U8056/9/30, Fewston, Harrogate – Intention (pdf / 849 KB) Closure due to construction of the A59 Kex Gill road diversion scheme, which would pose a danger to public using these routes 13 February 2023 to works complete
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U2422/30, Harwood Dale, Scarborough – Order Made (pdf / 5 MB) 18 Month Temporary Closure Notice to allow repair work to be undertaken and for it to recover once complete. 24 November 2022 to 23 May 2024
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U2422/30, Harwood Dale, Scarborough - Intention (pdf / 5 MB) 18 Month Temporary Closure Notice to allow repair work to be undertaken and for it to recover once complete. 24 November 2022 to 23 May 2024
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Roads U8035/9/30 and U8035/9/70, Horsehead Pass, Craven-Order Made (pdf / 692 KB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Roads U8040/9/20, U8040/9/30, U8040/9/50, U8040/9/60, U8040/9/80 and U8040/9/90, Gorbeck Road, Craven-Order Made (pdf / 899 KB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U8130/9/70, Pockstones Moor, Harrogate-Order Made (pdf / 964 KB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U695/9/80, Turbary Road, Craven-Order Made (pdf / 1 MB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Roads U74/9/60, Pockley Moor and U64/9/50, Birk Nab Farm to Hanging Stone, Ryedale-Order Made (pdf / 3 MB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U5/9/40, Hawnby Hill to Fangdale Beck, Ryedale-Order Made (pdf / 2 MB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U2689/9/50, Hollgate Lane Hackness, Scarborough-Order Made (pdf / 1 MB)  Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U586 and U587, High Langdale, Scarborough-Order Made (pdf / 2 MB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U567/1/30, Carr Lane Hackness, Scarborough-Order Made (pdf / 1 MB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U1858/9/70, Kirkby Bank, Hambleton-Order Made (pdf / 898 KB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U7021/9/30, U7021/9/50 and U7021/9/70, Carlton to Middleham High Moor, Richmondshire-Order Made (pdf / 513 KB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent 
 Unsurfaced Unclassified Road U8044/9/50 and Restricted Byways 06.65/4/1 and 06/65/68/1, Cam High Road, Craven-Order Made (pdf / 1 MB) Prohibition of driving- route closed to motor vehicles. Permanent

Other current rights of way notices

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