Public footpath closures and diversions

1. Bredbury and Romiley

Footpath 5 BR

We're issuing a notice under Section 14 (2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991.

We'll temporarily close footpath 5 Bredbury and Romiley. This will be between the junction with footpath 6 Bredbury and Romiley and School Lane in Compstall. Traffic signs to that effect are in place on or near the footpath.

This notice is necessary because works are being or are proposed to be carried out in connection with public safety due to a collapsed footbridge.

This order comes into operation on 6 October 2023 for 6 months, unless work finishes sooner. The reference number for this order is ZLA/3130.

Diversion route:

  1. Follow footpath 6 Bredbury and Romiley to Compstall Road.
  2. Go south-east along Compstall Road.
  3. Go east along George Lane.
  4. Go north along John Street and School Lane.

You can download a copy of the map below:

Diversion map for footpath 5 Bredbury and Romiley

PDF, 101 KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Footpath 64 BR

We've made an order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991.

This will be to temporarily close footpath 64, Bredbury and Romiley from a point just north of Thorn Mill to the footpath's junction with footpath 63 Bredbury and Romiley. Traffic signs to that effect are on or near the footpath.

This order is necessary for public safety.

This order comes into operation on 18 September 2022 for 6 months, unless work finishes sooner. The reference number for this order is ZA/2222.

Diversion route:

  1. From Thorn Mill westward using footpath 88 Bredbury and Romiley.
  2. North on bridleway 69 Bredbury and Romiley.
  3. West on footpath 63 Bredbury and Romiley.

Footpath 33 BR

We've made an order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers.

We'll temporarily close part of footpath 33 Bredbury and Romiley. This will be from Werneth Low Road to the stile approximately 35 metres north of the farm house. Traffic signs to that effect are on or near the footpath.

This order is necessary for public safety during building works.

It is anticipated that the maximum duration of the works will be 6 months.

This order comes into operation on 30 March 2023 for 6 months. The reference number for this order is ZLA/2334.

Diversion route:

  1. From the stile at the point where footpath 33 Bredbury and Romiley meets Werneth Low Road.
  2. Head approximately north north-east across the field, keeping the stables to the left, until the next stile at the field boundary.

You can download a copy of the map below:

Diversion map for footpath 33 Bredbury and Romiley

PDF, 190 KB

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.


For more information, you can view the Public Rights of Way pages.