Rights of way

Rights of way can be temporarily closed to safeguard users when there are works being carried out in the vicinity of the path or following surface damage. These orders can last for up to 6 months and may be extended further at the discretion of the Secretary of State. The links below contain information on how to apply for a temporary closure and the costs involved.

Apply for a temporary closure

You can apply online for a Temporary Closure Order.

If you are unable to apply online for a Temporary Closure Order, please download the application form (PDF) to apply for a temporary closure order and once completed send it to rightsofwaytemporaryclosures@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

We need at least 6 weeks notice of the start date of the planned works. If the notice is shorter than that then the fees payable will rise. The path is closed under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The Temporary Closure Orders are advertised twice and site notices are erected detailing the path to be closed and any alternative route. These notices must remain visible throughout the closure period.

Listed below are the current temporary rights of way closures. To view a map (PDF) and the public notice (PDF) for each closure, click on the relevant link.

Closures

Biggleswade Bridleway No. 24

Closure of Bridleway No. 24. Closure is required to enable construction works to take place. Closure until 6 July 2024.

• Biggleswade Bridleway No. 24 map (PDF)
• Biggleswade Bridleway No. 24 public notice (PDF)

Biggleswade Footpath No. 24

Closure of Footpath No. 24. Closure is required to enable building works and earthworks. Closure until 22 April 2024.

• Biggleswade Footpath No. 24 map (PDF)
• Biggleswade Footpath No. 24 notice (PDF)

Caddington Footpath No. A8

Temporary closure due to the footpath being unsafe for pedestrians. Closure ends 26 July 2024.

• Caddington Footpath No. A8 map (PDF)
• Caddington Footpath No. A8 public notice (PDF)

Chalgrave Part of Footpath No. 45

Temporary closure to enable bridge replacement works. Closure ends 11 April 2024.

• Chalgrave Part of Footpath No. 45 map (PDF)
• Chalgrave Part of Footpath No. 45 notice (PDF)

Clophill Footpath No. A3

Temporary closure to allow for bridge repair assessment and works to take place. Closure ends 31 May 2024.

• Clophill Footpath No. A3 map (PDF)
• Clophill Footpath No. A3 notice (PDF)

Edworth Byway Open to all Traffic No. 9 and Dunton Byway Open to all Traffic No. 18

Seasonal restriction on BOAT. From 1 October and 30 April inclusive each year. Please note that the Byway may be closed due to inclement weather from time to time.

• Edworth map (PDF 930.9KB)     
• Edworth public notice (PDF 8.2KB)

Eggington Footpath Nos. 64 and 1

Temporary closure due to poor surface conditions. Closure ends 20 March 2024.

• Eggington Footpath Nos. 64 and 1 map (PDF)
• Eggington Footpath Nos. 64 and 1 notice (PDF)

Harlington Footpath Nos. 4 and 23

Temporary closure to enable construction works. Closure ends 26 March 2025.

• Harlington Footpath Nos. 4 and 23 map (PDF)
• Harlington Footpath Nos. 4 and 23 notice (PDF)

Houghton Regis Footpath No. 11 and Parts of Footpath Nos. 13, 16, 40 and A7

Temporary closure to enable development works to take place. Closure ends 6 June 2024.

• Houghton Regis Footpath No. 11 and Parts of Footpath Nos. 13, 16, 40 and A7 map (PDF)
• Houghton Regis Footpath No. 11 and Parts of Footpath Nos. 13, 16, 40 and A7 notice (PDF)

Houghton Regis Footpath Nos. A11 and 14

Closure to enable construction works and due to a haul road crossing the route. Closure ends 19 January 2024.

• Houghton Regis Footpath Nos. A11 and 14 map (PDF)
• Houghton Regis Footpath Nos. A11 and 14 notice (PDF)

Houghton Regis Bridleway No. 44

Closure of Bridleway No 44. Closure to enable the construction of two check dams. Closure ends 19 January 2024.

• Houghton Regis Bridleway No. 44 map (PDF)
• Houghton Regis Bridleway No. 44 notice (PDF)

Husborne Crawley Footpath No. 3

Temporary closure to enable tree removal and inspection and repairs to the bridge. Closure ends 6 December 2023.

• Husborne Crawley Footpath No. 3 map (PDF)
• Husborne Crawley Footpath No. 3 public notice (PDF)

Langford Bridleway No. 4

Temporary closure to enable development works to take place. Closure ends 23 April 2024.

• Langford Bridleway No. 4 map (PDF)
• Langford Bridleway No. 4 public notice (PDF)

Leighton Buzzard Footpath No. 68

Closure due to it being a dangerous location for the public as there is no footbridge. Closure ends 31 July 2024.

• Map Footpath No. 68 (PDF)
• Public notice Footpath No. 68 (PDF)

Maulden Footpath No. 12

Closure is required due to the footpath being unsafe due to slurry issues. Closure ends 5 March 2024.

• Maulden Footpath No. 12 map (PDF)
• Maulden Footpath No. 12 public notice (PDF)

Maulden Footpath No. 26

Emergency closure required as a hole has appeared in the surface of the path. The closure will be in place until this can be investigated and repaired.

• Maulden Footpath No. 26 map (PDF)
• Maulden Footpath No. 26 public notice (PDF)

Potton Footpath No. 12

Temporary closure to enable quarry works. Closure ends 3 May 2025.

• Potton Footpath No. 12 map (PDF)
• Potton Footpath No. 12 public notice (PDF)

Ridgmont Bridleway No 4 and Footpath No. 12

Closure required as there is a missing bridge. Closure ends 29 January 2024.

• Ridgmont Bridleway No 4 and Footpath No. 12 map (PDF)
• Ridgmont Bridleway No 4 and Footpath No. 12 notice (PDF)

Sandy Bridleway No. 20

Temporary closure to enable the Sandy Pavilion construction project. Closure ends 1 November 2024.

• Sandy Bridleway No. 20 map (PDF)
• Sandy Bridleway No. 20 notice (PDF)

Steppingley Footpath No. 1

Temporary closure to enable bridge replacement works. Closure ends 12 April 2024.

• Steppingley Footpath No. 1 map (PDF)
• Steppingley Footpath No. 1 notice (PDF)

Stotfold Footpath No. 7

Closure of Footpath No. 7. Closure is required to enable Construction Works. Closure until 5 September 2024.

• Stotfold Footpath No. 7 map (PDF)
• Stotfold Footpath No. 7 notice (PDF)

Westoning Part of Footpath No. 9 and Toddington Footpath No. 36

Temporary closure to enable bridge replacement works. Closure ends 12 April 2024.

• Westoning Part of Footpath No. 9 and Toddington Footpath No. 36 map (PDF)
• Westoning Part of Footpath No. 9 and Toddington Footpath No. 36 notice (PDF)