@ExmoorPaths

Tweets about the path network in Exmoor National Park. Keeping you up to date with the latest path news!

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Please be aware 21 day closure of Bridleway DU1/24, Haddon Hill from 26/10 to 16/11/2026 for Wessex Water esssential works. An alternative route for walkers shown in blue, no alternative route for horse riders and cyclists. Haddon Car Park is closed too until 4/11/2026.
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Please be aware that Haddon Hill Car Park is closed from 21/10-4/11/2026 for Wessex Water to carry out emergency works to protect public water supply. Wessex Water apologise for inconvenience caused.
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Please be aware that the permitted path across Wimbleball Dam will be closed next week from 19-23 October 2026 for essential works by Wessex Water. Please see plan below
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Please be aware of the 21 day closure of part of Public Footpath WL19/2 on Porlock Marsh for boardwalk repairs. There is an alternative route which is shown below in blue.
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Please be aware Bridleway WL6/22, Popery Lane, Cutcombe will be closed for surface repairs from 21/09/26. As soon as works are completed the closure will be lifted. Alternative route for Coleridge way WALKERS, in blue. THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR HORSE RIDERS/CYCLISTS.
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Please note that the surface repairs on Popery Lane are now complete and the bridleway has reopened.
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Public Footpath WL25/27 has now opened, safety works to the tree have been completed. Thank you to the landowner for their prompt actions to get the path reopened.
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPathsSep 4
Please be aware that Public Footpath WL25/27 Wanneroo Farm, Timberscombe, is closed due to a dangerous tree leaning adjacent to the footpath. Works are planned for next week and the path will be reopened once it is safe to do so.
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Please be aware that Public Footpath WL25/27 Wanneroo Farm, Timberscombe, is closed due to a dangerous tree leaning adjacent to the footpath. Works are planned for next week and the path will be reopened once it is safe to do so.
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The stepping stones have now been reset and are safe to cross for walkers when river conditions are low. Thanks to our Field Service Team for getting this done so quickly.
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPathsJul 8
WARNING The stepping stones downstream of Withypool have shifted in recent storms and are not passable for walkers. The bridleway remains open using the adjacent ford. Walkers and cyclists would need to wade to cross the river when river levels are low, or cross at Withypool.
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WARNING The stepping stones downstream of Withypool have shifted in recent storms and are not passable for walkers. The bridleway remains open using the adjacent ford. Walkers and cyclists would need to wade to cross the river when river levels are low, or cross at Withypool.
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The works to Kemps Lane have now been completed and the Restricted byway has now reopened. @ExmoorRangers
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPathsMay 28
Please be aware from 1st June '26, of the temporary closure of Restricted Byway DU10/55, Kemps Lane, Winsford for resurfacing works. See alternative route below. Works are expected to be completed within a few days and will reopen when safe to do so.
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Please be aware from 1st June '26, of the temporary closure of Restricted Byway DU10/55, Kemps Lane, Winsford for resurfacing works. See alternative route below. Works are expected to be completed within a few days and will reopen when safe to do so.
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Dangerous branch now removed - thank you @NTSouthWest and your contractors. Bridleway reopened.
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPathsMay 14
Please be aware that Public Bridleway WL12/18 at Stoke Pero is closed for 21 days due to a dangerous overhanging branch. Work planned to resolve this next week. @NTSouthWest @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP
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Footbridge near Watersmeet closed for one week from Monday 18th May to allow scaffolding to be put up. Please use alternative route. Thank you @NTSouthWest for helping to look after our bridges. @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP @ExmoorNPCs
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Please be aware that Public Bridleway WL12/18 at Stoke Pero is closed for 21 days due to a dangerous overhanging branch. Work planned to resolve this next week. @NTSouthWest @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP
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Please be aware works to stablise the barn have been completed and WL21/30 has reopened.
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPathsMar 3
Please be aware that part of Restricted Byway WL21/30 in Tivington, Selworthy has a second 21 day temporary closure until 24th March 2026. This closure at Troyte's Farm is for public safety due to an unstable barn wall. An alternative route is marked in blue below.
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Works to Restricted Byway DU1/32 have now been completed and the route has been reopened.
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPathsMar 12
Please be aware from Monday 16th March there is a 21 day closure for surface improvement works to Restricted Byway DU1/32 in Brompton Regis parish. This affects the path north of Bury to Louisa Gate. There is no alternative route for this closure. See plan below for details.
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Please be aware that a 2nd temporary closure will be in place on Bridleway 211BR16 at Hillsford Bridge until 10th April 2026, due to a landslip. Please use alternative routes shown below.
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPathsFeb 27
Bridleway at Hillsford Bridge near Lynmouth temporarily closed due to a landslip - route is impassable. Please use alternative routes on plan. @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers @NTDevonCornwall
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We are pleased to be able to update that Danesbrook bridge near Whiterocks Down has now been replaced. Thank you to those who donated towards the bridge replacement. @ExmoorNP
Exmoor Paths@ExmoorPaths16 Jun 2025
The footbridge across the Danesbrook near Whiterocks Down was swept away by flood water on Friday 13th June 2025. Bridleway remains open - you can cross via the ford when conditions allow (but you will need to wade through water). Do not cross when river is high. @ExmoorNP
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Please be aware from Monday 16th March there is a 21 day closure for surface improvement works to Restricted Byway DU1/32 in Brompton Regis parish. This affects the path north of Bury to Louisa Gate. There is no alternative route for this closure. See plan below for details.
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