Access land restrictions

2025 Restrictions

You can carry out a map search on Natural England's website for these and other access restrictions. The maps are updated daily.

Public rights of way are not affected by restrictions on open access land.

Landowners' Discretionary Restrictions

Ruby Wood, Hartington - Dates in January & February 2025 (340KB)
The Willows, Great Longstone - Dates in February & March 2025 (320KB)

National Park Authority Directions

Silence Mine, Great Hucklow - public safety exclusion until 30 April 2027 (642KB)

Fire Prevention Directions

The Authority has directions in place to close open access land when the fire risk is exceptional. These are linked to the Fire Severity Index. When these are activated, we will let you know which areas are closed and erect notices on site.