We sometimes need to close paths to protect the public from danger or to allow essential work to take place.
Core path 328 - Pather Cemetery
From Monday 23 September 2024, for a period of approximately 30 weeks, the main path through Dimsdale Road (highlighted RED on the map below) will be temporarily closed to allow contractors to construct the new Pather Farm Cemetery. This will involve groundworks and moving machinery and will require the existing path to be out of use.
Under section 15 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, North Lanarkshire Council has, in the interest of public safety, agreed to the temporary closure of the existing path.
We apologise for any inconvenience whilst these works are taking place and thank you for your understanding.
A recommended diversion is shown in BLUE below.
Core path 328 - Pather Cemetery
Core path 275 - Barons Haugh
There has been severe path erosion to Core Path 275 caused by flooding from the river Clyde.
Under section 15 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 North Lanarkshire Council, has in the interest of public safety agreed to the temporary closure of this path.
A recommended diversion is shown in blue on the map.
Core path 275 - Barons Haugh
Core path 209 - Lily Loch Caldercruix
There has been significant damage caused to the bridge at Lily Loch, Caldercruix which should be avoided by the public.
Core path 209 - Lily Loch Caldercruix
Carron Valley - Eas Dubh MTB trail
Due to tree harvesting works, Eas Dubh MTB trail will be closed from the 6th January for approximately 4 weeks.
This work is being carried out by Forestry and Land Scotland. For enquiries please contact enquiries.central@forestryand.gov.uk
Carron Valley - Eas Dubh MTB trail
Core path 137 - Forest Road Cumbernauld
From Monday 31st March 2025 to Friday 9th May 2025 a 70-metre section of Core Path 137 will be closed (marked RED on the map below) and access rights will be temporarily excluded.
The exclusion is to allow Scottish Water to install a new water main which will service the new housing development being constructed by Bellway Homes.
The works will include the use of heavy machinery and moving plant.
Under section 15 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 North Lanarkshire Council have temporarily closed this section of path in the interest of public safety.
Further information can be found on the Scottish Water website here: Water Main Upgrade on Forest Road Cumbernauld - Scottish Water
