Kielder, Diversion Of Public Footpath

Notice of Public Path Diversion Order

Highways Act 1980 Northumberland County Council

Parish of Falstone (Public Footpath No 23) Diversion Order (No 2) 2024

The above Order was made on 11th December 2024 under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. The effect of the Order will be as follows:-

Public Footpath No 23 (Parish of Falstone) To extinguish the footpath from a point 1370 metres north of Whickhope Boat House (NY 6752 8742) in a generally westerly direction for a distance of 1600 metres to point 790 metres south-east of Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre (NY 6645 8710).

To extinguish the footpath from a point 645 metres south-east of Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre (NY 6644 8723), in a generally northerly direction for a distance of 500 metres, then westerly for a distance of 795 metres to the Mounces Burn, then in a northerly direction for a distance of 300 metres to a point 450 metres north-west of Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre (NY 6573 8810).

To create a 2 metre wide footpath from a point on the Kielder Lakeside Way, 1370 metres north of Whickhope Boat House (NY 6752 8742) in a generally westerly direction for a distance of 1720 metres to point 790 metres south-east of Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre (NY 6645 8710).

To create a 2 metre wide footpath from a point on the Kielder Lakeside Way, 645 metres southeast of Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre (NY 6644 8723), in a general northerly direction for a distance of 415 metres then in a general westerly direction for a distance of 510 metres to the Kielder Waterside access road, then in a north-westerly direction for a distance of 220 metres along the access and car park road then continuing on the Kielder Lakeside Way in a south-westerly direction for a distance of 180 metres to Mounces Burn then in a general northerly direction for a distance of 310 metres to a point 450 metres north-west of Kielder Waterside Visitor Centre (NY 6573 8810).

These details are shown on the Order map. A copy of the Order and maps have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the Council Offices of the Queens Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS and at Main Reception, County Hall, Morpeth, during normal working hours. Copies of the Order and map may be purchased. They can also be viewed online at https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/ Maps/Public-rights-of-way.aspx. Any queries relating to the Order should be directed to tim. fish@northumberland.gov.uk

Any representations about or objections to the Order may be sent in writing to Barbara McCabe, Legal Officer at the address shown below or to Barbara.McCabe@northumberland.gov.uk not later than 30th January 2025. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Northumberland County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representation and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated this 19th day of December 2024 Neil Masson Head of Legal Services, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, Northumberland County Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representation and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated this 19th day of December 2024

Neil Masson, Head of Legal Services, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF