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Exmoor National Park - Bridleway Public Path Diversion Order 2026
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NOTICE OF MAKING OF AN ORDER HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY DU5/3 (PART)
PARISH OF EXMOOR PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2026
The above order, made on 6th November 2026 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, will divert: Part of public bridleway DU5/3 starting from
a point approximately 227 metres north-west of Pickedstones Farm, point A on the proposal plan, and running in a generally northerly direction for
approximately 52 metres to point B. From point B, the bridleway turns to run in a north-westerly direction for approximately 383 metres passing through points C, D and E to a point approximately 627 metres north-west of Pickedstones, point F on the proposal plan. A total distance of 435 metres.
To a route starting from a point approximately 227 metres north-west of Pickedstones Farm, point A on the proposal plan, and running in a generally
northerly direction along a track for approximately 48 metres to point P. From point P, the bridleway turns to run in a generally north-westerly direction, continuing to follow the track, for approximately 380 metres passing through point Q to a point approximately 627 metres north-west of
Pickedstones, point F on the proposal plan. A total distance of 428 metres.
AND
Part of public bridleway DU5/3 starting from a point approximately 151 metres south-south-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point G on the proposal plan, and running in a generally northerly direction for approximately 154 metres passing through point H, crossing the White Water stream at point J to point K. From point K, the bridleway turns to run in a north-easterly direction for approximately 30 metres to a point approximately 18 metres north-north-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point L on the proposal plan. A total distance of 184 metres.
To a route starting from starting from a point approximately 151 metres south-south-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point G
on the proposal plan, and running in a generally northerly direction along a track for approximately 155 metres passing through points R and S to
a bridge crossing the White Water stream at point T.
From point T, the bridleway runs in a north-north-westerly direction for approximately 19 metres to a point approximately 18 metres north-north-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point L on the proposal plan. A total distance of 174 metres.
AND
Part of public bridleway DU5/3 starting from a point approximately 185 metres north-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point M on the proposal plan, and running in a generally north-westerly direction for approximately 113 metres to a point approximately 295 metres north-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point N on the proposal plan. A total distance of 113 metres.
To a route starting from a point approximately 185 metres north-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point M on the proposal plan, and
running in a generally north-north-westerly direction along a track for approximately 89 metres to point U. From point U, the bridleway turns to run in a westerly direction, continuing to follow the track, for approximately 50 metres to a point approximately 295 metres north-west of the bridge over the White Water stream, point N on the proposal plan. A total distance of 139 metres.
Copies of the order and map may be bought from the address below at the price of £3.00. Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Chief Executive, Exmoor National Park Authority,
Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL to be received no later than 4th December 2026.
Please state the grounds on which they are made. Copies of any objections or representations received may be circulated to interested parties.
If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Exmoor National Park Authority may confirm the order as an unopposed order. If the order is sent to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs for confirmation, any representations or
objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the order.
DATED the 6th November 2026
S J Bryan, Chief Executive
Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House
Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL
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