Exmoor Paths

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.

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

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.

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.

Bridleway at Hillsford Bridge near Lynmouth temporarily closed due to a landslip - route is impassable. Please use alternative routes on plan. @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers @NTDevonCornwall

Please be aware that part of Restricted Byway WL21/30 in Tivington, Selworthy has a 21 day closure until 3rd March 2026. The closure is between Troyte's Farm and Springfields for public safety due to an unstable barn wall. An alternative route is marked in blue below.

Please be aware that Public Bridleway WL19/29 has now been reopened, tree clearance work is complete.

Please be aware that Public Bridleway WL19/40 & 19/42 have now been reopened, all works have been completed. @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP

Public Bridleway WL 19/29 has now been cleared and is reopen. @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP

Public bridleway at West Porlock closed for 21 days from Monday 15th December for tree and drainage works. Hopefully work will be complete within a week. @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP

Public bridleway off Parson's Street, Porlock closed for 21 days due to a large fallen tree - will be reopened as soon as works are complete. @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP

Please note this closure has been extended for a further 21 days. @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

Footpath closed for 21 days from Chiselcombe Bridge to Watersmeet for tree works. Alternative route on western bank of the river. @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

Restricted Byway DU3/7 has now been reopened, all tree work has been completed. @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

All safety works have now been completed and the affected paths (see plan below) have been reopened. @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

Please be aware that Restricted Byway DU3/7 in Burridge Woods, Dulverton is closed due to a fallen tree. An alternative route for walkers is shown below in blue. The closure will be lifted once tree work is complete to make the path safe. @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

Please note that the footbridge next to bridleway WL21/25 in West Luccombe has now been repaired. @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP .

Footbridge at Avill Farm, Dunster on Public Bridleway WL7/9 has failed an inspection - now closed. The bridleway is closed to WALKERS and CYCLISTS (horseriders may continue to use bridleway via ford). Closure until 29th November - likely to be extended @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

Several paths between the Watersmeet Road and the East Lyn river in the Myrtleberry, Lynton & Lynmouth are closed from 4th– 21st November due to rock works. The A39 road is also partly closed. Alternative route on northern riverbank. @NTDevonCornwall @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

Please be aware the footbridge on bridleway WL21/25 at West Luccombe is CLOSED for public safety. The bridleway remains open using the ford, when conditions allow. Walkers an alternative route is shown below. Cyclists please find your own route via the road network.