Current closures

Details of roads (tarmacked carriageway and footways/pavements) closed temporarily for repair/maintenance can be found on the Islands Roads website.

If you wish to apply to temporarily close a public right of way in order to undertake works on or near the path you will need to contact the Public Rights of Way service to discuss the closure.  Please contact the service by email: rightsofway@iow.gov.uk or if it is an immediate emergency due to unforeseen safety reasons call 01983 821000 (9am to 5pm weekdays). 

There is a process to follow which will includes:

• completing a formal application form
• payment of a fee
• you or your contractor will need to install and maintain the on site notices, closure signs and  / or barriers for the duration of the works

This is a series of Byways that are permanently closed to vehicles from Carisbrooke to Freshwater Bay (Public Byways N123, N128, N136A, N139, BS4, BS10, BS44, S26, BS53, F33).  They are permanently closed to vehicles pursuant to The Isle of Wight Council (Tennyson Trail, IW (Prohibition of Driving) Order No 1 2006.)   View a map of the closed route - Tennyson Trail, Byways (PDF, 3.47MB, 1page).

Permit scheme for blue badge holders

A permit scheme is available to blue badge holders, licensed hackney carriages (taxis) and community vehicles between 1 April and 30 September annually. 

• to apply for a permit please download and complete the Tennyson Trail Permit application form (PDF, 4 pages, 33KB)
• please include a photocopy of your blue badge permit with your completed application form
• send the completed application form to: Public Rights of Way, County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD or email a copy of the completed form to rightsofway@iow.gov.uk

For further information or guidance please contact Public Rights of Way by completing the online send a message to service form, alternatively find our contact details in the 'Contact' section. 

Bembridge

BB10 between steps up to the crab and lobster pub and the path next to Forelands Field Road, closed in January 2023 due to an unsafe retaining wall, bypass using the nearby paths or seawall - map of the closed section (Crab)

Brighstone

Part of Public Footpath BS1 at Shepherds Chine has been closed in January 2023 due to unsafe ground conditions.  The bypass will be Military Road / Military Road verges.

Chale

Public Footpath C34 (path/steps in Whale Chine to the beach) is permanently closed pursuant to a Traffic Regulation Order due to ongoing landslips. No alternative route.  View a map of the closed section (Chale) - Public Footpath C34 (PDF, 98.8MB, 1 page).  Blackgang Fireworks evening closures of Footpaths C11 and C11a – for a short period in the evenings of each Wednesdays and Saturdays from  26 July to 2 September 2023 and at Halloween 21 October to 5 November 2023 the footpath will be closed so fireworks can be safely fired.  During the period of closure Blackgang staff will guide walkers though the site until the point the firing takes place.

Godshill

Due to the works required for the new housing development on land near Scotland Farm (planning application 22/00733/FUL), there will be the need for the following rights of way closures from Monday 5 June 2023 for 6 months.

Part of the Public FootpathGL22 near the Station House will be closed, however a diversion over adjacent private land will be provided.

Public Bridleway GL23 – closed for 2 weeks for its full length between West Street and the Dubbers.  After this time a section of the bridleway will be closed  -  the part that was adjacent to the old (now demolished) barn.  To bypass this closed section use Yarborough Close.

Newchurch

Public Bridleway NC25 at Wacklands Lane will be closed between 8.30am - 4pm  on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 June 2023 to allow tree cutting under electric cables to take place.

Niton and Whitwell

Public Footpath NT47 (Reeth Bay): closed between its junctions with Public Footpath NT42 and NT49.  No alternative route.  Please view a map of the closed section - NT47 (Reeth Bay) .(PDF, 2.43MB, 1 page).

Public Footpath NT48 (Puckaster): closed from a point 233 metres south of St. Catherine’s Road to its junction with Public Footpath NT49.  No alternative route.  Please view a map of the closed section - NT48 (Puckaster) .(PDF, 2.43MB, 1 page).

Public Footpath NT49 (Puckaster): closed between its junctions with Public Footpaths NT47 and NT50.  No alternative route  Please view a map of the closed section - NT47 and NT50 .(PDF, 2.35MB, 1 page).

Public Footpath NT50 (Puckaster): closed between its junctions with A3055 Undercliff Drive and Public Footpath NT51.  No alternative route.  Please view a map of the closed section - NT50 .(PDF, 2.35MB, 1 page).

Public Footpath NT51 (Binnel Bay): closed between its junctions with Public Footpaths V99 and NT49.  No alternative route.  Please view a map of the closed section - NT51 .(PDF, 2.27MB, 1 page).

Shanklin and Luccombe

Part of Public Footpath SS2 (Coastal Path) has been closed in January 2023 due to a landslip near the Luccombe Village end.  During the closure the alternative route will be Footpath SS88 (part), signposted route over national Trust land and Footpath SS4.

Public Footpath SS3 (Luccombe Chine) is permanently closed pursuant to a Traffic Regulation Order from its junction with Public Footpath SS2 to the beach. This is because of land slippage. The path will remain on the definitive map and will be periodically inspected in case of any changes to the land which would allow reinstatement. Please view a map of the closed section - SS3 .(PDF, 2.07MB, 1 page). 

Totland

Public Footpath T2 (part) at Stokes Green will be closed between Monday 19 June to Friday 7 July 2023 to allow a utility contact to me made to the pier.  Walkers can bypass the closed section via Stokes Green.

Public Footpath V124 has been closed between its junctions with Undercliff Drive and Public Footpaths NT51 and V99 at Binnel Bay because of a landslip. Please view a map of the closed section - Public Footpath V124; (PDF, 1.91MB, 1 page).

Public Footpath V65c (Devils Chimney) has been closed March 2023 due to landslip.  The diversion will be Leeson Road and public footpaths V65 / V65a.