Scotland National Cycle Network closures and diversions

We encourage local authorities and other statutory bodies responsible for land traversed by the National Cycle Network to use their powers to keep National Cycle Network routes open, free from obstruction and well maintained.

Where routes are temporarily closed we ask that they make appropriate arrangements, including appropriate directional signage, and that they provide information to the public both before and during the work.

If we are notified we do our best to help by listing issues on this page and linking to the information they provide.

Please let us know of any significant route diversions or closures not mentioned below by emailing us at scotland@sustrans.org.uk

Family cycling on National Route 7

Current closures and diversions

Kiltwalk 2024: Local National Cycle Network routes likely to be extremely busy and users may face disruption on the following dates:

  • Glasgow – Sunday 28th April
  • Aberdeen – Sunday 2nd June
  • Dundee – Sunday 11th August
  • Edinburgh – Sunday 15th September

More information can be found on the Kiltwalk website.

Route 7: Aberfoyle: Temporary closure of the bridge at The Lodge. Forestry and Land Scotland. 

Closure: November 2023 - August 2024.

A diversion is currently in place on National Cycle Network Route 7 at the Lodge, Aberfoyle due to ongoing repair work.  

Route 7: Hawkhead: Diversion due to construction works. Cruden Homes.

Diversion: March 2024 - March 2025.

Route 7 is currently diverted in Hawkhead due to a housing development in the area. Signage is in place.  

Route 7: Glasgow: Diversion due to refurbishment of footbridges over the M8. Amey.

Diversion: 1 July 2024 - 20 December 2024.

A signed diversion is in place on the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood Street footbridges which span the M8 between Junctions 21 and 23 (Kinning Park and Ibrox) to enable essential repair work to take place.

Route 7: Dumbarton: Road works to cause temporary diversion. West Dumbartonshire Council. 

Diversion: 29 July - 20 August.

A road development project in Dumbarton requires a diversion to National Cycle Route 7 to ensure the safety of people walking, wheeling and cycling.

Route 73: Arran ferry (Ardrossan to Brodick) - (Route 73 northern section, Kilmarnock - Lochranza): Caledonian MacBrayne.

Notice: Those wishing to take bikes on the Ardrossan to Brodick/Arran ferry should be aware that CalMac may limit access on particularly busy sailings. Group rides should telephone to check for details.

Route 75: East Calder: Long term closure due to housing development.

Closure: Ongoing. 

Long-term path closure due to housing development, with a route realignment between Raw Holdings and East Calder Main Street. A signed diversion is in place.

Route 75: Hillend Reservoir, Caldercruix: Intermittent flooding along path, traffic-free route may be impassable following heavy rainfall.

Notice: Following heavy rainfall, users may experience intermittent flooding affecting the traffic-free stretch of National Cycle Network Route 75 bordering Hillend Reservoir in Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire (location).

Route 78/Caledonia Way: South Laggan - Cullochy Loch: long-term complete closure from 8th December 2022 - December 2024. Forestry and Land Scotland.

Closure: December 2022 - December 2024.

Due to harvesting works, the National Cycle Network route between South Laggan and Cullochy Loch (location) is currently closed with no through access. More information is available via Highland Council (link)

Route 78/Great Glen Way: SSE Coire Glas – Loch Lochy: signposted, long-term diversion in place until June 2029 to facilitate exploratory works at the hydro scheme. SSE.

Diversion: 2022 - June 2029. 

A temporary diversion is in place on Route 78 at Loch Lochy whilst exploratory works are underway for Coire Glas Hydro scheme. The diversion is well signposted and suitable for walking and cycling, though some surfacing and gradients are not NCN standard.

Route 195/Deeside Way: Aberdeen: Section near Aberdeen City currently closed due to felling operations. Aberdeen City Council.

Diversion: 03 June 2024 - 29 November 2024.

A diversion is in place between Pittengullies Brae and Howie Lane, Peterculter and at Lovers Walk where felling operations are due to take place on dangerous trees (felling will begin on 1 October due to bird nesting). Users can follow an on-road signed diversion provided by Aberdeen City Council, though some gradients and cycle lanes are not of National Cycle Network standard.

Route 196: Pencaitland Railway Path: Route users may experience delays. East Lothian Council. 

Notice: Between 30 July and 2 August users may experience delays or require operatives to escort them through a section of National Cycle Network while a new smart signage system is installed. 

Up-to-date information about closures and diversions along Route 754 (Forth & Clyde and Union Canal towpaths) is published on Scottish Canals' Works and Updates page (link)