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
Current closures and diversions
Kiltwalk 2025 dates are listed below. Please note that the National Cycle Network will be busy on these days and plan your route accordingly.
Glasgow - 26 and 27 April 2025
Aberdeen - 01 June 2025
Dundee – 17 August 2025
Edinburgh – 14 September 2025
Route 73: Arran ferry (Ardrossan to Brodick) - (Route 73 northern section, Kilmarnock - Lochranza). Caledonian MacBrayne.
Notice: This ferry is currently running from Troon. Those wishing to take bikes on the Troon 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 73/7: Irvine: Diversion on route between Rivergate Centre and Merryvale Road. North Ayrshire Council.
Diversion: 15 July - 29 September 2025.
A section of the riverside fence from the Irvine Rivergate Centre to the Merryvale Road bridge has become unsafe, requiring this section of the path to be temporarily closed. A contractor has been appointed to renew the fence, and this work is anticipated to be completed by 29 September 2025.
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 - March 2025.
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 78: Infirmary Bridge, Inverness: temporary closure for repairs
Closure: 7 July 2025 - 9 September 2025.
Infirmary Bridge in Inverness will be closed temporarily while repairs are organised and undertaken.
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)