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.

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.

There has been significant damage caused to the bridge at Lily Loch, Caldercruix which should be avoided by the public.

From Monday 31st March 2025 to Friday 31st 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