Exmoor Path Closures
Information about path closures can be found by clicking on the links below.
Closure Location: Permitted Leat Footpath, Simonsbath
Path Number: Permitted Path (pp440)
Parish: Exmoor
Closure Type: 4-5 weeks from Thursday 27th February 2025
Closure ends: End of March 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 but this runs along the B3358 so please take care.
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: 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.