Maryport, Temporary Footpath Closure Due To Landslide & Ongoing Safety Works

THE COUNTY OF CUMBRIA (FOOTPATH NO. 244067 IN THE PARISH OF MARYPORT) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2016

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Cumbria County Council on 29 March 2016, which became operative on 8 April 2016, due to the likelihood of danger to the public as a result of a landslide at Mote Hill and to enable works to be carried out on and near the footpath (“the Works”) was subsequently extended and would otherwise expire on 8 October 2025 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 8 October 2026, so that further options can be explored to resolve the situation.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along the section of public Footpath No. 244067 in the Parish of Maryport for a distance of 266m between grid refs: 303342 536264 and 303452 536265.

There is no suitable alternative route available for pedestrians.

Any queries to the Countryside Access Team, The Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle CA6 4SJ or Highways hotline 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website.

If the works have not been completed within the extension period, the Order may be extended for a further period with the approval of the appropriate Minister.

Chief Legal Officer, Cumberland Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RD

Dated: 25 September 2025