We sometimes need to close paths to protect the public from danger or to allow essential work to take place.
Core path NL/37/1 - Townhead Reservoir
From 16 to 20 February 2026, a section of Core Path NL/37/1 which runs along the crest of the dam will be closed [marked RED on the plan below], and access rights will be temporarily excluded.
This exclusion is to allow Scottish Canals to carry out essential vegetation management on the main and secondary dams.
Under section 15 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, North Lanarkshire Council has temporarily closed this section of path in the interest of public safety.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
For further information, please contact:
Scottish Canals
Phone: 0141 332 6936
Email: enquiries@scottishcanals.co.uk
Core path NL/37/1 - Townhead Reservoir
Core path 328 - Pather Cemetery
From Monday 23 September 2024, 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.
