Shropshire Council

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 read the guidance note PGN 21 and download the application form - links available to both documents in the related information section on this page.

The following is a list of current temporary closures:

FP DS2, FP14Y, FP16R, BW48R, BW11, FP48 & FP10 Alveley & Romsley

Footpath DS2 Alveley from where it leaves FP12 at Birds Green grid reference SO 7700 8516 travelling in a northerly direction to where it meets FP39 at the parish boundary grid reference SO 7699 8532.

Footpath 14Y Romsley from where it leaves FPDS1 at the parish boundary grid reference SO 7684 8486 travelling across field in a generally north easterly direction to where it meets the county road at grid reference SO 7712 8493.

Footpath 16R Alveley & Romsley leaves FP42 at Dumbolds grid reference SO 7698 8441 travelling in a north easterly direction across the parish boundary to where it meets the road at grid reference SO 7725 8454.

Bridleway 48R Alveley from where it leaves the A442 at grid reference SO 7698 8372 travelling in a generally north easterly direction to the parish boundary where it meets Bridleway 11 in the Parish of Romsley at grid reference SO 7744 8385.

Bridleway 11 Romsley from the parish boundary at grid reference SO7744 8385 travelling across field to where it meets the road at grid reference SO 7775 8388.

<pFootpath 48 Alveley from where it leaves BW48R at grid reference SO 7723 8378 near the ponds travelling in a generally south easterly direction to the parish boundary where it meets FP10 at grid reference SO 7757 8363.

Footpath 10 Romsley from the parish boundary at grid reference SO 7757 8363 travelling in a generally south easterly direction across field to meet the county road near Lady Pitt Farm grid reference SO 7781 8336.

The Order will come into operation on 5 October 2023 for a period of up to six months or until works are completed whichever is soonest and is required so that works to install piping can be safely carried out.

There are no alternative routes available.

Footpath 13Y Selattyn & Gobowen

From where it leaves Old Chirk Road at grid Reference SJ 3021 3368 travelling in a generally south west direction across the railway line before turning north and then north west travelling across field crossing the A5 before continuing across field again to where it meets the lane in Daywell at Grid Reference SJ 2978 3363.

The Order will come into operation on 28 September 2023 for a period of up to six months or until works are completed whichever is soonest and is required so that works to replace the footbridge over the railway line can be safely carried out. The works are expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete.

There is an alternative route available south of the closure, using Footpath 10 and the level crossing situated between the B5069 and Whittington Road.

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.

Bridleways 95, 96, 3 & UN1 Worfield & Badger

BW 95, BW 96, BW3 & BW UN1 in the parishes of Worfield and Badger running from Stableford Road in Ackleton at grid reference SO 7697 9884 through Badger Dingle in a northerly then north westerly direction to the B4176 in Badger grid reference SO 7667 9942.

An extension has been granted by the Secretary of State allowing the Order to continue to be in force from 23 December 2023 until the 23 of December 2024 or until repair works are completed whichever is soonest. It is required on the grounds of public health and safety due to part of the Bridleway collapsing.

There is no alternative route available.

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.

Footpath 23 Ludford & FP 7 Ludlow

Running from the A4117 Rocks Green at GR SO 5261 7579 in a general south easterly then south westerly direction through the Henley Grange development to GR SO 5249 7537 then descending steps to the A49. Crossing the highway, the footpath ascends steps then runs in a general south westerly direction to Cold Weston Drive at GR SO 5242 7529.

The order will come into operation on 12 December 2022 until the 12 June 2023 and is required on the grounds of public safety because of the potential danger to the public due to the steps leading off the A49 being in poor repair and work being required.

There is no alternative route available.

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 18 November 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 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.

Footpath 38, Whitchurch 

Where it leaves Alport Road, at GR SJ 5451 4208 running easterly between houses then ENE across a field and continuing as Footpath 40 generally NNE across a field to a footbridge at GR SJ 5482 4219 and  Footpath 39 from GR SJ 54674199 running north easterly for approximately 115 metres across a field to its junction with Footpaths 38 and 40 at GR SJ 5474 4207

The Order will come into operation on 3 September 2018 and is required in the interests of public safety during housing development works. The closure has been extended until November 2023.

An alternative route to continue on the footpaths network either northerly or easterly is by continuing northerly along Alport Road for approximately 370 metres to access Footpath 41 on the right which runs to Black Park Road.

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 November 2024, 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.

FP 45,46 & 47 Whitchurch - Mile Bank Road

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 75 metres to SJ 5526 4303 to meet FP 45 which continues south westerly for 430 metres to SJ 5516 4263 at junction with FP 50. Also, FP 47 which leaves FP 45 to run north easterly for 250 metres to the junction with BW 51 and FP 48 at SJ 5546 3419 will continue in force until the 30 October 2024 or until the completion of the works, on the grounds of public safety due the development of the site. An alternative route is available off Mile Bank Road at SJ 5538 4327 using BW 51 & FP 50 just south of the site.

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 4th September 2023 until the 4th 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.

Bridleway 3, Bridleway UN3 & Restricted Byway UN1, Ludford and Ashford Carbonel

From where Bridleway 3 leaves Steventon Road at Grid Reference SO 5225 7334 travelling in a generally southerly direction to meet Bridleway UN3 and cross the rail crossing before joining Restricted Byway UN1 at Grid Reference SO 5172 7198 continuing along the Restricted Byway to meet the County Road at Grid Reference SO 5222 7115.

The Order will continue in force until 15 October 2024 and is required on the grounds of public safety so that repair works at the rail crossing can be carried out.

There is no alternative route available, however access will be maintained on foot along the Footpath adjacent to Restricted Byway UN1 between the County Road and Saltmoor Coppice.

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 May 2024 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 August 2024 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 until 21 July 2025 until the 21 January 2024 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 42 Worthen With Shelve- Beechfield Farm

Leaving GR SO 3047 0556 running in a general northwest direction to GR 3032 0570.

The Order will continue to be in force from 18 September 2022 until the 17 March 2024 and is still required on the grounds of public safety during works being undertaken at the property.

There is an alternative available.

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 August 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.

Footpath 59 Church Stretton over Caer Caradoc

From grid reference SO 4766 9513 (junction with FP 60 & FP 61), past the hill fort and over Caer Caradoc Hill to SO 4799 9583 (junction with FP 39), a length of approximately 785 metres.

The Order will continue to be in operation from the 10 December 2022 until 10 June 2023 or until the works are completed, whichever is soonest and is required so that work can be undertaken on the hill fort rampart.

There is an alternative route available via an adjacent footpath that connects to the surrounding Rights of Way Network. 

FP 33 Shrewsbury (Mountfields)

Which runs 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 closure will continue to be in place until the 21 December 2024 or until work is completed, and is still in place to allow for works to be undertaken on the footpath.

There an alternative available using the road network.

Footpaths 85, 86 & 87 (part) Myddle & Broughton

Footpath 85, 86 & 87 (part) leaving the A528 north west of Burlton Lane Farm at grid reference SJ 4619 2533 running in a general northeasterly direction to the field boundary at grid reference SJ 4654 2559.

An emergency closure is in the place until 11 August 2023. This order will come into operation on 11 August 2023 until 11 February 2024, and is required on the grounds of public safety.

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 come into operation on 23rd November 2023 for a period of up to 6 months 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 come into operation on 30 November 2023 for a period of up to six months 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 come into operation on 30 November 2023 for a period of up to six months 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 come into operation on 21 March 2024 until 21 September 2024 (in the first instance), and the closure is required on the grounds of health and safety due to a building adjacent to the footpath collapsing.

Footpath 34 Shrewsbury

Footpath 34 in the parish of Shrewsbury running from the junction with Footpath 35 at grid reference SJ 4842 1315 travelling in an east-southeasterly direction to Drinkwater Street at grid reference SJ 4868 1308.

It is intended that the proposed restriction will come into force on the 21 March 2024 and be in place for a 21-day period following implementation. It is required on the grounds of public safety due to a wall collapsing onto the right of way.

There is an alternative route using the surrounding Rights of Way and Road Network.


For further information please contact the Rights of Way Mapping and Enforcement team or Customer Service Centre on 0345 678 9006.