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The Organisation

Duddon Parish is situated in South West Cumbria, mainly within the Lake District National Park, and was formed in 1976 to incorporate the old parishes of Broughton West, Seathwaite with Dunnerdale and Angerton.

The Parish

The Parish stretches from the summit of Wrynose Pass in the North to the Duddon Estuary on Morecambe Bay in the South.

Broughton-in-Furness
The main town within the parish is the small ancient market town of Broughton-in-Furness, which has a Charter dating back to 1575. 

The Valleys
Contained within the wide boundaries of the parish are the Duddon Valley, much beloved by Wordsworth, the secluded Lickle Valley, the beautiful Woodland Valley and the marshes of Angerton on the Duddon Estuary.

The Communities
The main hamlets in these valleys comprise Woodland, Broughton Mills, Ulpha, Dunnerdale, Seathwaite, Cockley Beck & Angerton.

26 March 2026

Full Parish Council Meeting

Rankin Room, Victory Hall Thursday 7:30 pm View Details

Latest Parish News

Temp Road Closure - C5007 Ulpha, from its junction with the C4028, extending in a southerly direction to its junction with the A595.

09

March 2026
road closure

A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow FIBRUS NETWORKS GB LTD to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 20th March 2026 and anticipated to take 8 days to complete.

Please see below details of the extents of the restriction(s) and any alternative route(s) which may be in place, the relevant legal notice can be viewed at https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/4587/reactivation-notice-w-f_148797617_4092742_9f4c685d63.pdf and a location plan clearly showing these extents can be found on one.network via link https://one.network/?tm=GB148797617

Location: C5007 Ulpha, from its junction with the C4028, extending in a southerly direction to its junction with the A595.

Alternative Route: A suitable alternative route will be signed and made available via the A595, C4025, C4026, U4059, U5032, C5008 and the C4028. A A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times..

N.B Passage for Emergency Vehicles will be maintained where required for the duration of this restriction.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTROW/18425

Occupation Lane

09

March 2026
occupation lane definitive map

Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 - Section 53

Lake District National Park Authority Definitive Map Modification Orders 2022,

Occupation Lane - modification of definitive map to add two bridleways

The Secretary of State has now confirmed the above orders, one with a minor modification as to width. 

A copy of the decision notice is attached. 

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