Temporary closures of Public Rights of Way in Powys

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Detail of Route: Footpath 114, Fron Berriew

Closure commenced: 4 October 2024

Order Expires: 4 October 2026

Reason: Dangerous bridge. Footpath 114, Fron Berriew (PDF, 615 KB) Notice of Extension Fron Bridge TRO (PDF, 112 KB)

Detail of Route: Byway open to all traffic LC296 (Monks Trod) Rhayader. Closure to Motor Vehicles and Horse Drawn Carriages from Carn Ricet (point A) at OS grid ref SN 871,709 for approximately 6km to the county boundary with Ceredigion at the River Claerwen (point B) at OS Grid Ref SN 823,682. LC296 20260226 Notice of extension Monks Trod TRO (PDF, 166 KB)

Motorcycle access will be permitted to byway LC296 from Carn Ricet (point A) at OS grid ref SN871709 to the county boundary with Ceredigion at the River Claerwen (point B) at OS Grid Ref SN823682 for up to 3 (three) specified days from 1^st September 2022 for the duration of the Order. These will be a combination of designated permit days that are arranged and overseen by the County Council; and by prior arrangement with the Council, events run under Regulation 5(c) of The Motor Vehicles (Competitions and Trials) Regulations 1969 (also known as a 'Road Safety Rally.') Permit days arranged by the Council will be advertised on the Council's website, via Social Media and by informing members of the Powys Byways User Group. Conditions will apply to use by motorcycles on these dates, details of which are set out in the Order and can be provided on request.

Closure commenced: 1 September 2023

Order Expires: 1 Sept 2026

Reason: Due to deterioration of the condition of the surface of the byway

Download location map (PDF, 3 MB)

Detail of Route: Bridleway 71 Llanidloes Without (Glynne Bridge)

Closure commenced: 27^th August 2025

Order Expires: 1^st October 2026

Reason: A dangerous bridge.

Download location map (PDF, 1 MB) 235-71 6 month Order Extension (PDF, 134 KB)

Detail of Route: Bridleways 136,137 and 137(A) Llanidloes Without (Glyndwr's Way National Trail)

Closure commenced: 5 September 2025

Order Expires: 4 September 2026