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

Please be aware that permitted bridleway pp32 is closed until further notice due to an unsafe bridge which is completely impassable. This is a popular path between West Ilkerton and Woolhanger Farm near Lynton and Lynmouth. Below are alternative routes for all users.

Please be aware that repairs are now complete on the footbridge on footpath DU1-42 shown below and it has now been reopened. This is situated near Hartford village below Wimbleball Dam on bridleway DU1-24.

RT @ExmoorNP: 2/2 and not safe. We hope to replace the bridge and secure public access once again here for the future, but it will take som….

RT @ExmoorNP: Unfortunately, the bridge above Hinds Pitt Pool that forms part of the popular Tarr Steps circular walk has had to be closed….

The Pickedstones bridge has now been replaced on Public bridleway DU5/3 East of Simonsbath. All works are completed and the closure notice has been lifted. Many thanks to the landowner and local contractor for working together to get this popular route open again.

Please be aware that Devon County Council are replacing the Hunters Inn road bridge, it will be closed to all traffic from 12th May, until 22nd December 2025. DCC have signed a road diversion and the diversion below is for walkers and riders, please follow signs on the ground.

Please be aware that a second temporary closure has been issued on DU1/42 near Hartford village, due to a broken bridge. The bridleway is still open to cyclist and horse riders using the FORD. A suggested diversion for walkers is below in blue.

Please be aware a section of Public Footpath DU1/24 (below the dam at Wimbleball Lake) is closed due to a damaged bridge. This is a 3 week closure which is likely to be extended. There is no alternative route for walkers.

Surface works on this path are now complete and the footpath has reopened.

Please note that from 5th March 2025 Public Footpaths DU11/1 & DU11/2 between Withypool village & Landacre Bridge will be closed for 21 days, for path improvements. See the plan below for an alternative route via DU11/7. If the work is completed earlier the paths will reopen.

Permitted Leat Path at Simonsbath closed from Thursday 27th February 2025 for 4-5 weeks for planned improvement works @ExmoorNP @ExmoorRangers

Please be aware that Public Footpath WL21/24 and a section of the Coast Path crossing Porlock Marsh in Selworthy Parish, will be closed for improvements from Monday 20th January 2025 for up to 3 weeks. An easy alternative route is marked in blue and will be signed on the ground

SECOND 3 WEEK CLOSURE FROM 7/1/25. The bridleway DU5/3 is still closed from B3224 at Simonsbath SS7732 3920 to east of Pickedstones Farm, junction with public bridleway DU11/34 at SS 8064 3717 for approx 4.5km due to a dangerous bridge. An alt'n route is shown below in blue.

TO CONFIRM Please be aware that bridleway DU5/3 is closed from B3224 at Simonsbath SS7732 3920 to east of Pickedstones Farm, junction with public bridleway DU11/34 at SS 8064 3717 for approximately 4.5km due to a dangerous bridge. An alternative route is shown below in blue.

Please be aware that bridleway DU5/3 is closed from B3224 at Simonsbath SS7732 3920 to east of Pickedstones Farm, junction with public bridleway DU11/34 at SS 8064 3717 for approximately 4.5km due to a dangerous bridge. An alternative route is shown below in blue.

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RT @ExmoorNP: Important Footpath update - many wooded sections of the @swcoastpath @twomoorsway and the Coleridge Way are blocked with nume….

RT @ExmoorRangers: We expect many rights of way across #Exmoor to be blocked by fallen trees after #StormDarragh - our field services teams….

Please be aware that part of the bridleway WL6/22 Popery Lane, Wheddon Cross, part of the Coleridge Way will be closed from 25th Nov for 21 days for repairs to the surface. There is no alternative route for horse riders or cyclists, alternative route for walkers - see below.