Public Rights of Way - Temporary Closures

From time to time it is necessary to temporary close a public right of way in the interest of safety for users. Details of temporary closures are shown below.

Current and planned temporary public rights of way closures

Trans Pennine Trail Owston Wood

Work is due to start on the 27th of May 2025 to improve the surface of the trail through Owston Wood. A temporary closure is in place; however, there is no alternative route. The contractors will escort users through the work area if possible. The trail should be open at the end of each day and at weekends.

TPT Owston Wood: Download (1.04MB - PDF)

Bowers Walk, Tickhill footpath number 25

The footpath known as Bowers Walk is temporary closed between Lindrick and just south of Rowlands Bridge. This is because the bridge over the Mill Stream at the Lindrick end of the footpath is considered to be in danger of collapse.

Bowers Walk TI25 Temporary Closure: Download (437KB - PDF)

Trans Pennine Trail Conisbrough

The yellow bridge carrying the Trans Pennine Trail over the river Dearne is closed to equestrians to allow repairs to the bridge deck. It is still open to pedestrians and cyclists.

TPT Dearne Bridge Closure: Download (740KB - PDF)

Bridge crossing River Dearne between Harlington and Mexborough

The bridge carrying public footpath number 6 Barnburgh over the River Dearne has been severely damaged by a fire. It poses a danger to the public and therefore has been temporarily closed. At this moment in time it is not known how long the closure will be in place for.

BW6 Bridge location: Download (413KB - PDF)

Public Byway Number 8 Cantley

The level crossing known as Bessacarr Holt has been closed because Network Rail are concerned that public safety is at risk due to issues with the public ignoring the lighting system and crossing in front of trains. The alternative route is via Warren Lane Bridge.

Bessacarr Lane Railway Crossing Alternative rotues: Download (200KB - PDF)

Public Footpath Marshgate

The footbridge over the River Cheswold, between Marshgate and the Prison, has been temporarily closed to the public because it is in a dangerous condition. An alternative route between Marshgate and Newton is via the footpath along the old course of the River Don between St Mary's Bridge and the canal.

Cheswold Bridge: Download (1.09MB - PDF)

Public Footpath Number 2 Austerfield

The public footpath through the Golf Course is closed to allow the development of the Golf Course to progress. The alternative route is along bridleway number 3 Austerfield then along the footway adjacent to the A614 Bawtry Road and vice versa.

AF2 Closure Plan and Alternative Route: Download (416KB - PDF)

Public Bridleway Number 18 and Number 20 Doncaster, Rose Hill

Public bridleway numbers 18 & 20 Doncaster, off Rose Hill Rise and The Avenue, have been temporarily closed to allow the construction of a residential development. The alternative route for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists is via public bridleway number 19 and the Racecourse as shown on the plan.

Doncaster 1820 Temporary Closure Plan: Download (775KB - PDF)

Public Footpath Number 27 Fishlake, Strunns Lane

The footpath is currently temporarily closed because of an unsafe bridge.

Strunns Lane Temporary Closure: Download (361KB - PDF)

Public Footpath Number 11 Edenthorpe

The footpath between Mere Lane and Long Plantation, Edenthorpe, is subject to a temporary alignment in the interest of health and safety during construction works.