Hutton Roof - Permanent Public Footpath Diversion

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 SECTION 119 WILDLIFE AND COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 SECTION 53A(2) (FOOTPATH 535007, PARISH OF HUTTON ROOF) PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION AND DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT MODIFICATION ORDER 2026

The above-named Order made on 4th August 2026 will divert public footpath no 535007 at The Old School from 356841, 478687 to 356889, 478813; to run from 356841, 478687 north-northeastwards for about 142 metres to 356882, 478814. The width of the new path will be 3 metres.

A copy of the Order and plan will be available to view at Kirkby Lonsdale library. Alternatively, contact countryside.access@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk for further information.

Any supporting statements or objections with respect to the Order can be sent in writing to the Westmorland and Furness Countryside Access Team, Eamont Building, Skirsgill Highway Depot, Penrith, CA10 2BQ or email as address above, to be received not later than 25th September 2026, and should state the grounds on which they are made.

If no objections are duly made or if any so made are withdrawn, Westmorland and Furness Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is submitted to the Secretary of State, any objections which have not been withdrawn will be submitted with the Order.