News
The John Muir Trust is currently managing the administration of the website and passports for the John Muir Way, but has no responsibilities for the route itself. On the ground management of the route is the responsibility of the ten Access Authorities along the Way. Running west to east, these are Argyll & Bute Council, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, West Dunbartonshire Council, Stirling Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, North Lanarkshire Council, Falkirk Council, West Lothian Council, City of Edinburgh Council and East Lothian Council
The John Muir Trust is looking at future governance options and we hope to move to a more streamlined service operating in a year or so once we have developed a viable financial plan to ensure sustainability of service. The Trust's Board of Trustees will meet in March 2025, and hope to be able to make a decision about the future management of the John Muir Way at that time. Their decision will be announced as soon as possible.
In the meantime, please direct any route enquiries to the relevant access authority.
Celebrating a Decade of Adventure: John Muir Way Marks 10-Year Anniversary
Apr
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On the 21 April, we celebrate two things: the 10th anniversary of the John Muir Way and the annual John Muir Day. For a decade now, this remarkable trail has been connecting Scotland from Coast to Coast and helping visitors make lifelong memories.
Blockage on Gouk Hill still active - Section 1 Helensburgh to Balloch
Apr
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Blockage and diversion from 1 February 2024 still active.
John Muir Way 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition a John Muir Birthplace
Apr
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Enjoy a celebratory photography exhibition at the John Muir Birthplace.
Trees across path near Gouk Hill - Section 1 Helensburgh to Balloch
Feb
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Several trees have fallen across the path, rendering it impassable for both cyclists and walkers.
Temporary Diversion in Dalmeny Estate, Section 7
Feb
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A diversion will be in place between Whitehouse Bay and Dalmeny House during week of 20th Feb 2023.
Path closure on clifftop trail in Dunbar
Jan
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A short section of path has been closed for safety reasons.
Strathkelvin Railway Path Reopens (Section 3)
Sep
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Resurfacing of the path between Lennoxtown and Kirkintilloch has been completed
Felling operations in Merkins Forest (section 2)
Sep
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From 5th Sept a short section between Balloch and Carbeth will be affected by felling but the path remains open.
Felling operations and diversion at Burncrooks Reservoir
Jul
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Felling near Burncrooks reservoir has now been completed
John Muir Way accessibility information now available
May
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We've published a series of storymap guides to accessibility on all 10 route sections
A New Bench for John Muir Day
Apr
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The route start in Helensburgh has been refreshed with a bench with John Muir quotes
Short diversion in place at Prestonpans war memorial
Nov
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The route is diverted onto High St for 100m while work to redevelop Prestonpans War Memorial Square is under way, expected until April 2022.
Short diversion at Musselburgh Ash Lagoons
Nov
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Restoration works on the lagoons at Levenhall Links mean a short diversion is in place.
Tree maintenance near Kirkintilloch - now complete
Sep
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Some disruption expected from work starting on 20th September but route remains open.
Walking route closure in section 2 Sept-Nov 2021
Sep
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Update: Felling operations at Merkins Forest have been completed and the route is open.
John Muir Way Helensburgh Artwork Study
Sep
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Community consultation report now available following artwork study in Helensburgh.
Innocent Railway Path Closure in Edinburgh
Aug
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Update: this section is closed for 2 days on 2nd-3rd December
Win John Muir Way prizes in our treasure hunt
Jul
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We're celebrating the launch of our new day trips by giving away merchandise along the way.
Erosion of Strathkelvin Railway Path
Mar
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Take care around flooded areas next to the path that may conceal drainage flow.
Our official merchandise store is here!
Mar
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You can now order branded John Muir Way products through our online store
Diversion in Section 3 at Lennoxtown
Aug
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Updated: the route has been cleared of the fallen tree and the diversion is over.
Diversion in Section 2 walking route at Merkins forest
Aug
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Update: diversion now over at Merkins forest - route open as usual.
Path conditions in Section 10 near East Links Family Park
Mar
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Please take care on a short section of rutted and muddy path following forestry operations.
Bo'ness Revival, 31st Aug - 1st Sept
Aug
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The classic car show & hill climb event comes to Kinneil Estate (section 6).
Section 2 walking route closed due to felling at Merkins Forest
Aug
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Walkers are advised to use the alternative cycle route until end October 2019.
The John Muir Way official passport is here!
Jul
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Introducing the perfect way to mark your progress along the route.
Horse Trials at Hopetoun Estate Section 6
Jun
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Horse Trials at Hopetoun Estate Section 6
Diversion in section 5, west of Linlithgow
May
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Diversion now ended west of Linlithgow for bridge replacement works
Path works at Davidson’s Mains Park, Edinburgh
May
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Path works at Davidson’s Mains Park, Section 7
Diversion in Saughton Park for micro hydro works
Apr
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Diversion in section 7 at Saughton Park
Forestry operations at Bannachra Muir
Oct
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Route fully open after forestry operations at Bannachra Muir