Route closures and diversions in England and Wales

Broad Street bridge over the Erewash Canal on Route 6 in Long Eaton is closed from 6 November 2025 for replacement.

During the works, route users must follow the signed diversion via Derby Road to cross the canal. The new bridge is expected to open in August 2026.

A section of Route 67, known as the Nutbrook Trail, between Crompton Road and the Erewash Canal in Ilkeston will be closed from early September 2025. This closure is due to the redevelopment of the adjacent New Stanton Park.

A new, improved path is being constructed through the business park to replace the existing route. This will provide a safer and more direct connection between the Nutbrook Trail and the Erewash Canal, removing the need to cross Crompton Road.

Works to relocate the current path will take place throughout the autumn. During this time, this section of the trail will be inaccessible.

An alternative route is available via Crompton Road and Hallam Fields Road. Please plan your journey in advance and allow extra time if travelling in this area.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience during these improvements.

Essential maintenance work will take place on the Water Rail Way (Route 1) near Kirkstead Bridge from 3 November 2025.

The Internal Drainage Board are renewing underground pipes between the river and the pumping station. A temporary bridge will keep the path open for most of the work, but there may be short temporary closures at times.

Thank you for your patience while this work is carried out.

A section of Route 7 (also known as C2C) at Hylton Bridge, between Sunderland and Washington, will be subject to a full closure from November 2025 until early February 2026 to allow construction works to improve the path.

Two diversion options will be available during the closure:

• Option 1 follows an entirely sealed surface suitable for all users and is largely traffic-free, with some quiet on-road sections. This route is indirect and is expected to add approximately 20 minutes to journey times.
• Option 2 is more direct but uses field margins which are uneven and likely to be muddy, making it unsuitable for all users. Please note that Option 2 will not be available during early to mid-January due to construction works preventing access.

Route users are advised to check the project page for updates and to plan journeys in advance.

We plan to carry out improvement work on the route around Cleator Moor from approximately mid-September to late October 2025.

A path resurface will increase accessibility and enhance the experience of all users, including local people and visitors journeying the C2C route. Some minor disruption may occur during the period of work. Diversions, where possible, will be signposted.

A short section may be temporarily closed during the work. Full details will be available prior to work commencing. The work is funded by National Highways.

The bridge over the River Calder that connects the eastern and western sections of the Padiham Greenway is temporarily closed.

This is due to concerns about the structural condition of the bridge.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are working with the necessary parties to identify a solution to enable us to reopen the greenway as soon as possible.  

Suggested diversions in place are:

• Diversion 1, following Park Road, Station Road, A671 (Burnley Road, Church St), Blackburn Road (A678), Bridge Street and Padiham Memorial Park. The route is suitable for all users via on-road cycling or pedestrian footways.
• Diversion 2, following Park Road, Mill Street (one-way flow), Calder Street, Shuttleworth Street, Dragon Street, Albert Street, King Street, A671 (Church Street), Blackburn Road (A678), Bridge Street, Padiham Memorial Park. This diversion involves sections of cobbled road and pavement and may not be suitable for some users.

A section of Route 21 (Worth Way) in Rowfant, West Sussex will be fully closed from mid-January 2026 for approximately 7 weeks to allow essential surfacing works to take place.

There is no alternative route available during this period. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.

Please follow all on-site signage and instructions from contractors to ensure safety.

For further information, please contact countryside@westsussex.gov.uk.

A section of Route 21 in Redhill, Surrey remains subject to a temporary diversion due to ongoing flooding. Please follow diversion signage around this area.

The route has been diverted for several years and, as flooding has worsened, the affected section is now underwater throughout the year. Although classed as a temporary measure, the diversion is expected to remain in place for the foreseeable future.

A number of studies have been undertaken to explore potential long-term solutions. In the meantime, route users are advised to continue following the signed diversion on the ground.

Route 23 is currently closed near Winchester due to National Highways works on junction 9 of the M3.

A diversion is currently in place between Easton Lane (eastern side) and Winnall Manor Road (western side). Please follow diversion signage. The closure is expected to be in place until early 2026. We will provide further updates as we receive them.

If you have further enquiries, please contact the Public Rights of Way team at Hampshire County Council.

Route 51 will be closed for resurfacing and improvement works in Kidlington, Oxfordshire between St Mary’s Church and Oxford Road.

The works will begin in early August 2025 and should be completed by November 2025. Unfortunately, no signed cycle diversion will be in place and cyclists should plan alternative routes before travelling.

Other pedestrian access points to the meadows surrounding the route will be unaffected.

The Hythe to Southampton ferry is currently suspended until further notice.

An alternative route is available here (please note that this is not an official diversion).

Alternatively bus service 9 from Southampton to Langley, Fawley or Calshot takes approximately 30 minutes.

A section of Route 27 on the Portbury Dock path, at the bridge under Royal Portbury Dock Road in North Somerset, is subject to a temporary diversion due to construction works. The diversion is in place immediately and will remain until further notice.

An alternative route is available, however it is sub-standard and requires users to make an uncontrolled crossing of a busy road.

Please take extra care and use caution when crossing the road.

Route 47 (Swiss Valley) will be fully closed between Horeb and Cynheidre from Monday 1 December to Monday 15 December 2025 to allow for essential path repairs. A signed diversion will be in place via the B4309, but this route is not paved.

We apologise for the temporary disruption to the route.

The Tumble section of Route 47 is closed for the foreseeable future as a result of a major landslide. A road diversion is being put in place and will be signed as soon as possible.

The site has been fenced off and no-one should approach the site. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause.