Exmoor Path Closures

Information about path closures can be found by clicking on the links below.


Closure Location:  Bridleway off Popery Lane, also part of the Coleridge Way,  Wheddon Cross 

Path  Number: WL6/22

Parish: Cutcombe

Closure Type: 21 day closure

Closure ends:  16th  December 2024

Notice and Plans: Map with location of path

Alternative  Route: This closure of the public bridleway is due to works to the path surface.  There is no alternative route for horse riders or cyclists.  There is an alternative route for walkers of the Coleridge Way, using footpaths and the restricted byway Pulham Lane.


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.


Closure Location: Porlock Shingle Ridge

Path  Number: WL19/3

Parish: Porlock

Status:  Public Footpath

Closure Type:  Permanent Closure

Closure ends:  Permanent Closure

Alternative Route:  Porlock shingle ridge is impassable due to the breach.  Do not attempt to cross, even at low water.  Follow local signs from Bossington to Porlock Weir.