FP1 West Ayton (part of) (Forge Valley)

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF PEDESTRIANS)

Public Footpath 1 West Ayton (part of) (Forge Valley)
(NYC ref: 30.22/001)
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14(1) (as amended)

The North York Moors National Park Authority has made an Order, the effect of which is to make the following closure in the parish of West Ayton in the Borough of Scarborough:

Public Footpath 1 West Ayton (part of) (A-B):
No pedestrian shall proceed along part of Public Footpath 1 West Ayton past Ayton Castle and then through the Forge Valley in a generally northerly direction between Grid Reference SE 9860 8494 (Point A) and Grid Reference SE 9839 8712 (Point B). A total distance of 2540 metres.

Alternative route:
Permissive Footpath, Public Footpath 702 West Ayton & the U551 Cockrah Road
(B-C-D-A):
Pedestrians can proceed along the permissive route commencing at Grid Reference SE 9839 8712 (Point B), through the woods in a generally south-westerly and then south-easterly direction to the junction with Public Footpaths 502 & 702 West Ayton at Grid Reference SE 9835 8690 (Point C); continue on Public Footpath 702 West Ayton through the woods in a generally southerly direction to exit onto the U551 Cockrah Road (by the caravan site) at Grid Reference SE 9845 8536 (Point D) and finally continue through West Ayton in a generally southerly direction to the entrance of Public Footpath 1 West Ayton at Grid Reference SE 9860 8494 (Point A). A total distance of 2818 metres.

The Order is necessary due to the unsafe condition of the boardwalk and will take effect on 14 October 2026.

The closure will be put into effect by means of the erection of notices, signs and maps, and the alternative route will be signed on site where appropriate.

All enquiries to: paths@northyorkmoors.org.uk or (01439) 772700

Dated: 16 September 2026

RICHARD SMITH - Solicitor, North York Moors National Park Authority, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, YO62 5BP

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