Marple

Footpath 197

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.

We'll temporarily close footpath 197 Marple for its entire length from the border of Cheshire East to where it meets footpath 196 Marple. Traffic signs to that effect are in place on or near the public footpath.

This order is necessary due to the collapse of the connecting route in Cheshire East.

The alternative route is:

  • from the westernmost point of footpath 197 Marple, travel along footpath 196 Marple, go west and follow the path north until it reaches Chatsworth Road. Continue north on Chatsworth Road, turning right onto Hartington Road up to its junction with Park Road. From Park Road, travel south up to the junction of Park Road and Woodlands Road

This order is to come into operation on 12 June 2026 and will last for 6 months, unless works are completed sooner.

Footpath 62

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.

We'll temporarily close footpath 62 Marple for 600 metres between the entrance to Dale Farm and Connect 2 Bridge at Chadkirk. Traffic signs to that effect are in place on or near the public footpath.

This order is necessary as the footpath is a danger to the public due to a riverbank collapse.

Alternative routes will provided via:

  • public footpath 62 Marple southwards, until it meets public footpath 64 Marple generally eastwards, until it meets Marple Hall Drive and continuing south eastwards to Mandalay Gardens continuing to Flagg Wood Avenue, then north eastwards to Walton Drive continuing south eastwards to Marsland Road, and then north before turning eastwards to meet Kingsbridge Close continuing to Dale Lane

This order is to come into operation on 8 January 2026 and will last for 6 months, unless works are completed sooner.

The reference number for this order is JO/9162772.

For more information, visit our public rights of way (PROW) pages.