Exmoor Path Closures
Information about path closures can be found by clicking on the links below.
Closure Location: Public footpath, Porlock Marsh, near Bossington, Selworthy Parish
Path Number: WL 21/24 and a section of the Coast Path
Parish: Selworthy
Closure Type: 21 day closure
Closure ends: 10th February 2025 (but may reopen earlier)
Notice and Plans: Map with location of path
Reason for Closure: This closure is due to improvements to the path, an alternative route is marked on the plan above in blue on the other side of the hedge to the footpath.
Closure Location: Bridleway between Simonsbath and Pickedstones Farm, Exmoor Parish
Path Number: DU5/2 and DU5/3
Parish: Exmoor
Closure Type: 21 day closure
Closure ends: 28th January 2025 (but 6 month closure to follow)
Notice and Plans: Map with location of path
Reason for Closure: This closure is due to a collapsed bridge and the route is impassable. An alternative route for all users is available via public bridleways and is marked on the plan above in blue.
Notice of Intent: We are working closely with the landowner to replace the bridge as soon as possible but as this will take more than 21 days, we intend to make a 6 month closure Notice for 6 Month Closure
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
Reason for Closure: 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
Reason for Closure: 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
Reason for Closure: 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
Reason for Closure: Landslide. No alternative route available.
There is 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.