ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

(BRIDLEWAY No. 63, HARTLAND & BRIDLEWAY No. 16, WELCOMBE)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

NOTICE is hereby given that Devon County Council has made the above titled order.

From:  Thursday 24 September 2026

To:      Tuesday 23 March 2027

No persons and/or horse riders shall proceed on the affected paths except for access to land or premises on or adjacent to those lengths of paths. The order will continue in force for a period not exceeding six months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.

Public rights of way affected:

BRIDLEWAY No. 63, HARTLAND & BRIDLEWAY No. 16, WELCOMBE for the entire lengths

Hartland Bridleway 63 & Welcombe Bridleway 16 temporary closure map

There is no alternative route.

The closure is necessary due to a collapsed bridge

Further information may be obtained by contacting Public Rights of Way on 0345 155 1004.

Dated: 1 October 2026

Robert Richards
Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport

Public Rights of Way
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter
EX2 7NL