Exmoor Path Closures
Information about path closures can be found by clicking on the links below.
Closure Location: Bridleway between Winstitchen Farm and Pickedstones Farm, Exmoor Parish
Path Number: DU5/2 and DU5/3
Parish: Exmoor
Closure Type: 21 day closure
Closure ends: 7th January 2025
Notice and Plans: Map with location of path
Alternative Route: An alternative route for all users is available via public bridleways and is marked on the plan above in blue.
Closure Location: Weir Water, near Robber's Bridge , Oare, Somerset
Path Number: Permissive path
Parish: Oare
Closure Type: Indefinite Closure
Closure ends: n/a
Notice and Plans: Map with location of path
Alternative Route: This closure of the permitted path is due to a broken bridge. There is no alternative route.
Closure Location: Auction Field, Exford
Path Number: DU4/6
Parish: Exford
Status: Public Footpath
Closure Type: 6 month Closure
Closure ends: 04/05/2025
Notice and Plans: Map with location of path Notice of Making an Order
Alternative Route: This closure is to allow works at the adjacent water treatment site by south West Water. An alternative route is provided for the public.
Closure Location: Ford Farm, Cutcombe
Path Number: WL6/17
Parish: Cutcombe
Status: Public Bridleway
Closure Type: 6 month Closure
Closure ends: 25/03/2025
Notice and Plans: Map with location of path & Notice of Making an Order
Alternative Route:
This closure is to allow building works to take place at Ford Farm. An alternative route is provided via a permitted bridleway.
Closure Location: Sillery Sands
Path Number: 241FP24
Parish: Lynton & Lynmouth
Status: Public Footpath
Closure Type: Permanent Closure
Closure ends: Permanent Closure
Alternative Route: No alternative route Available
No access to Countisbury from Sillery beach. The path from Sillery sands to Countisbury Hill is totally impassable. The steps have been washed away by the sea and a large part of the path has slipped into a landslide, If you proceed along the beach eastwards from Lynmouth, please be aware of the tide as you can be cut off. There is no other exit from the beach, beyond the end of the promenade. You must retrace your steps, before the tide comes in.