Path Orders Affecting Rights of Way
Once a Public Right of Way has been legally recorded on the Definitive Map (external site, opens new window), it can only be diverted or closed by a legal public path order. A path order can divert an existing right of way or close it either temporarily or permanently. Orders can also be made to create new rights of way.
You can check below to see current and recent orders affecting rights of way in the National Park:
1. Temporary Closures
The County of Devon (Peter Tavy Footpath 49 and Mary Tavy (part of) Footpath 22) (Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic) Order 2008
Devon County Council has made an order, under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all through traffic on:
- Peter Tavy Footpath No 49 Between Grid reference SX 5319 8039 and SX 5307 8034
- Mary Tavy (part of) Footpath No 22 Between Grid ReferenceSX 5307 8034 and SX 5306 8033
This restriction is necessary because of the likelihood of danger to the public during engineering works by the Environment Agency. The restriction will be in operation from 1 June 2008 for a maximum period of six months, or on completion of the works, whichever is the sooner.
- View a map of closure in PDF format(467Kb
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For more information contact Andrew Watson, Principle Access and Ranger Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority, Parke, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9JQ; Telephone 01626 832093.
2. Diversions
A landowner can apply for a right of way to be diverted from its original route on to a new route. After the Order is made, there is a period of time before it is confirmed, during which time members of the public may object to the diversion. You can check below for recently made or confirmed diversion Orders, or informal consultations on proposed diversions.
Current Diversion Orders
South Tawton Bridleway No. 57
Location: Rowan Close
Diversion Order made on 26 February 2008 to divert a short section of the bridleway from the property.
Location: Rowan Close Grid Reference - SX 6548 9128
- View a map of the location in PDF format: South Tawton Bridleway No 57 (271Kb PDF Help)
Recent Diversions - Confirmed Orders
Ilsington Bridleway No. 46
Location: Lookweep Farm
Diversion Order made on 28 February 2008 (now confirmed) to divert a short section of the bridleway from the farm yard.
Location: Lookweep Farm Grid Reference - SX 8097 7575
- View a map of the location in PDF format: Ilsington Bridleway No 46 (155Kb PDF Help)
View Current Proposed Diversions for Comment
There are no current open informal consultations on proposed diversions.
3. Extinguishments and Creations
There are no current Extinguishment and Creation orders in process.
