Temporary closures of public rights of way
Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 allows for the temporary closure of a Public Right of Way on the grounds of public safety to enable the applicant to carry out works. Following application, an order is made and advertised to close a route for a specified period, initially for up to six months (although this may be extended). Where possible an alternative route is identified for users and described in the notice erected at either end of the closed route.
To make an application for a temporary closure, please read the guidance note PGN 21 and download the application form - links are available to both documents in the related information section.
The following is a list of current temporary closures:
Footpath 33 Shrewsbury
Running from its junction with Mount Street at SJ 4876 1312 running in a general north easterly direction to steps at the bottom of Hunter Street at SJ 4881 1317.
The Order will continue to be in operation on until 21 December 2024 and is still required on the grounds of public safety due to the surface being unstable.
There is an alternative route available.
Footpath 46, 45 & 47 Whitchurch (off Milebank Road)
Footpath 46, 45 & 47 where they run through the old creamery site at Mile Bank Road.
The Order will come into operation on 24 October 2024 until the 24 April 2025, in the first instance and is required on the grounds of public safety to allow development to take place.
There is an alternative route available using the existing Rights of Way network.
Footpath 24 Pimhill
Footpath 24 leaving Shrewsbury Road, to the south of The Wickets, Bomere Heath at grid reference SJ 4746 1913 running in a general south westerly direction, over the railway line and continuing to run to the Leaton Road at Malt House Farm at grid reference SJ 4690 1865.
The Order will come into operation on 2 September 2024 until the 2 March 2025 and is required on the grounds of public safety to allow development to take place.
FP 18 Cleobury Mortimer (Mawley Hall)
Bridleway 18 at The Bothy, leaving BW 19 & BW 21 at grid reference SO 6901 7554 and running in a general westerly the northerly direction to where it joins with FP 32 & BW 17 at grid reference SO 6870 7562.
The Order will come into operation on 31 July 2024 for a six month period or until works are completed whichever is soonest and is required on the grounds of public safety to allow drainage to be installed along the bridleway.
There is no alternative route available.
Footpath 3/3R Weston Rhyn
Footpath 3 (part) and Footpath 3R Weston Rhyn which runs from FP 4 at Moreton Hall in a north easterly direction through the The Sawmills to the Weston Rhyn to Rhosweil Road.
The order will continue to be in operation until 1 February 2026, and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the new development.
Bridleway 125 & 126, Footpaths 123, 127 & 128 town of Whitchurch (Off Tilstock Road)
BW 125 & 126 (Greenfoot Lane) and FP’s 123, 127 and 128 which all run in between the B5476 Tilstock Road and Mossfields Farm (GR SJ 5417 4038) in the town of Whitchurch.
The Order will continue to be in force until 22 December 2024 and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the development.
There are no alternative routes available.
Footpath 122 Whitchurch (off Greenfoot Lane)
FP 122 which runs off Greenfoot Lane (BW 124/125) in a general north westerly direction to the cut through off Beech Avenue in the town of Whitchurch.
The Order will continue to be in force until 22 December 2024 and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the development.
An alternative route will be made available from 10 January 2024.
FP 12 (part) Ellesmere Urban
Footpath 12 Ellesmere to the south west of the Lakelands Academy leaving SJ 3955 3440 running in a general south westerly, north westerly then south westerly direction to SJ 3923 3419.
The Order will continue to be in operation from 12 June 2023 until the 12 June 2025 and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the development.
There is an alternative available.
Bridleways 95, 96, 3 & UN1 Worfield & Badger
Running from Stableford Road in Ackleton grid reference SO 7697 9884 in a northerly then north westerly direction through Badger Dingle to the B4176 in Badger at grid reference SO 7667 9942.
It is intended that the proposed restriction will come into force on the 2 June 2023 and be in place for a 21-day period following implementation. It is required on the grounds of health and safety due to part of the Bridleways collapsing.
There is no alternative route available.
Footpath 6 Hodnet
Where it runs from Abbots Way at SJ 6146 2869 in a southerly direction to Station Road at SJ 6157 2833.
The Order will continue to be in operation until the 12 September 2025 and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the new development.
Bridleway 9 (part) Market Drayton
Leaving Greenfields Lane at SJ 6659 3474 running in a general north westerly direction to SJ 6648 3479.
The Order will continue to be in operation until 16 May 2026 and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the development.
There is an alternative available.
Footpaths 68 (part), UN1 (part), 74 (part) & 71 (part) Shrewsbury. Land south of STFC, Oteley Road
The Order will continue to be in operation until 30 November 2024 and is required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the development in this area.
There are alternative routes available using the adjacent Rights of Way network.
FP 59 Bayston Hill – Rail Crossing
That part of Footpath 59, Bayston Hill from GR SJ4898 0953 running generally north easterly for approximately 100 metres crossing the railway line to GR SJ 4907 0958 has been extended until 7 May 2026, on the grounds of public safety because of the likelihood of danger to the public where the path crosses the railway line following a recent Risk Assessment.
An alternative route is available utilising a bridge crossing the railway line between the same grid references slightly to the south of the definitive line of the footpath.
Footpath 46 Whitchurch
Footpath 46 in Whitchurch where it leaves Mile Bank Road at SJ 5522 4309 and enters a former dairy factory site running south easterly for 46 metres to SJ 5524 4305 to meet FP 45 which continues south for 462 metres to SJ 5516 4263 at junction with FP’s 44 & 50. Also, FP 47 which leaves FP 45 at SJ 5524 4305 to run north easterly for 270 metres to the junction with BW 51 and FP 48 at SJ 5546 3419.
The Order will come into operation on 24 October 2024 until the 24 April 2025, in the first instance and is required on the grounds of public safety to allow development to take place.
BW 54 & BW UN3 Little Ness/Baschurch
BW 54 from Bunny Lane at Adcote (GR SJ 4224 1953) running in a general north easterly direction past Adcote Mill, crossing the River Perry (GR SJ 4228 1958) and BW UN3 leaving BW 54 before the River Perry then in a general south east, north east then south easterly direction to GR SJ 4260 1968.
The Order will continue to be in operation until 30 June 2024 or until works is completed whichever is earliest on the grounds of public safety due to repair works being required on the riverbank and bridge to be installed.
FP 54 can be walked up to the River Perry but not as a through route to Bunny Lane.
Footpath 14 Berrington
From GR 52840689 running in a general north westerly direction to GR 52560734.
An extension has been granted by the Secretary of State allowing the Order to continue in force from the 4 March 2023 until 4 March 2025 (or until works are completed which may be earlier). This is required on the grounds of public safety due to a sink hole opening up at the southern end of the route.
There is no alternative route available.
Byway open to all traffic 29 (part) Alveley
The use of mechanised vehicles and horse drawn carriages have been temporarily prohibited from proceeding on Byway Open To All Traffic 29, Alveley, at Turley Green from Grid Reference SO 7641 8582 running for approximately 510 metres between Gortons Dingle and a lake generally westerly then southerly between fields to SO 7611 8552 where it joins the County Road.
An extension has been granted by the Secretary of State allowing the Order to continue to be in force from 4 September 2023 until the 4 September 2025 or until the works are completed whichever is earlier. It is required to prevent further damage to the surface of the route which is in a dangerous state.
An alternative route will be available travelling along County Roads in the vicinity of the byway.
Footpath 5/5Y Sheriffhales
From where Footpath 5Y leaves the A41 at grid reference SJ 7786 1352 travelling in a westerly direction along Footpath 5 to end at Damson Lane grid reference SJ 7753 1349.
The Order will continue to be in force until 25 November 2025 and is still required on the grounds of public safety due to damage to the building adjacent to the routes.
There is no safe alternative route available.
Footpath 34 (part) Weston Rhyn
At Pentre Wood grid reference SJ 2728 3709 travelling through the woods along the River Ceiriog before heading in a south westerly direction to meet the road in Bronygarth at grid reference SJ 2678 3700.
The order will continue to be in force until the 4 February 2026 and is still required on the grounds of public safety as the footpath has been eroded into the River resulting in works being needed.
There is an alternative route available through Pentre Wood.
Footpath 43 (part) Worfield
From grid reference SO 7386 9556 running in a south westerly direction over Rindleford Bridge to SO 7373 9551.
An extension has been granted by the Secretary of State allowing the Order to continue to be in force from 1 January 2024 until the 1 January 2025, or until the works are completed whichever is earlier. It is required on the grounds of public health and safety as repair and maintenance works are required on the bridge.
Access can still be maintained using the surrounding Rights of Way and Road Networks.
Footpath 7 Bicton & FP 8 Shrewsbury
Off Welshpool Road at GR SJ 4522 1342 with FP 7 running in a general north westerly direction to join FP 9 at The Cottage and FP 8Y running in a general NNE direction to Shepherds Lane.
The Order will continue to be in operation 21 January 2024 until the 21 July 2025 and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential risk to the public during works being undertaken on the development.
FP 9 - Bicton
Leaving Shepherds Lane at Pool View (SJ 4531 1384) running in a general westerly direction to Calcott Lane at The Cottage (SJ 4498 1382).
The Order will continue to be in force until 4 February 2026 and is still required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during works being undertaken on the development.
Footpath 102A Cardington
From where it leaves Footpath 108 at grid reference SO 5121 9452 travelling in a generally NE direction crossing Heath Brook before turning east and running alongside buildings at Gretton Mill to grid reference SO 5123 9455.
An extension has been granted by the Secretary of State allowing the Order to continue to be in force from 25 February 2024 until the 25 February 2026 or until the works are completed whichever is earlier. It is required on the grounds of public safety due to a missing bridge on the Definitive Line of the footpath.
There is an alternative route available using the Permissive Footpath that has been put in place on site that runs adjacent to the Definitive Line.
Bridleway 32 (part) Worthen with Shelve
From its junction with Footpath 22Z at grid reference SJ 3391 0107 at Hope Valley travelling in a generally south westerly direction to where it meets the road at grid reference SJ 3387 0091.
The Order will continue to be in operation until the 25 November 2025 or until works are completed whichever is soonest and is required on the grounds of public safety due to part of the Bridleway surface collapsing.
There is no alternative route available.
Bridleways 15 & 27 & Footpath 26 Cleobury Mortimer
Bridleway 15 leaving the County Road near The Rookery at grid reference SO 6806 7470 traveling east and then south to grid reference SO 6882 7473 where it becomes Bridleway 27 and continues to travel southeast to grid reference SO 6911 7454. The order will also temporarily prohibit the use of Footpath 26 from where it leaves Bridleway 25 at grid reference SO 6903 7489 traveling in a generally SW then NW direction to where it joins Bridleway 27 at grid reference SO 6884 7471.
The Order will continue to be in operation until the 30 November 2024 or until works are completed whichever is soonest and is required on the grounds of public safety as the bridleway surface and weir has collapsed, endangering the nearby footbridge rendering that unsafe also.
There is no alternative route available.
Footpath 23 Astley Abbotts
Footpath 23 Astley Abbotts at Nordley where it leaves Footpath 163 at the Parish Boundary grid reference SO 6870 9807 travelling in a generally NE and then southerly direction to where it meets the County Road (B4373) at grid reference SO 6901 9721.
The Order will continue to be in operation until the 30 May 2025 or until works are completed whichever is soonest and is required on the grounds of public safety due to flood damage to the bridge.
There is no alternative route available.
Footpath 59 Kinlet
Footpath 59 Kinlet which runs from its junction with BW 58R & BW 63R at Longdon Orchard in a general southwesterly direction through Kingswood Farm to join with BW UN5 & BW 60 at the entrance to Brand Wood.
The order will continue to be in operation from the 21 September 2024 until 21 March 2026, with the closure still required on the grounds of health and safety due to a building adjacent to the footpath collapsing.
Footpath 14, 16 & 13 Buildwas
Footpath 14 leaving the A4169 at grid reference SJ 6431 0399 running in general southeasterly then easterly direction as Footpath 16 to join bridleway UN 1 at grid reference SJ 6491 0393 and footpath 13 leaving restricted byway 16 at grid reference SJ 6460 0425 running in a general southeasterly direction through Buildwas Quarry to join with FP 14/16 at grid reference SJ 6481 0392.
The order will come into operation on 16 August 2024 until the 16 February 2025 and is required on the grounds of public safety to allow quarry works to take place.
There is an alternative route running along restricted byway 16, then in a southerly direction down bridleway UN1 to rejoin bridleway 16 at grid reference SJ 6491 0393.
Footpath 109 (part) Whitchurch
Part of footpath 109 Whitchurch running to the southeast of Belton Farm from grid reference SJ 5287 4083 to SJ 5293 4057.
The order will come into operation on 22 August 2024 until 22 February 2025 in the first instance, and is required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public during groundworks being undertaken around the footpath.
There is an alternative available.
For further information please contact the Rights of Way Mapping and Enforcement team or Customer Service Centre on 0345 678 9006.