News
Temporary Diversion in Dalmeny Estate, Section 7
Feb
15
15
A diversion will be in place between Whitehouse Bay and Dalmeny House during week of 20th Feb 2023.
Route diversion on the Union Canal towpath at Brightons
Feb
9
9
A half mile stretch is currently closed in Section 5, Falkirk - Linlithgow.
Path closure on clifftop trail in Dunbar
Jan
16
16
A short section of path has been closed for safety reasons.
Strathkelvin Railway Path Reopens (Section 3)
Sep
12
12
Resurfacing of the path between Lennoxtown and Kirkintilloch has been completed
Felling operations in Merkins Forest (section 2)
Sep
1
1
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
27
27
Felling near Burncrooks reservoir has now been completed
Route closure between Lennoxtown and Kirkintilloch
Jun
9
9
4.5km of section 3 (Strathkelvin Railway Path) will be closed for path upgrades from 13th June
John Muir Way accessibility information now available
May
11
11
We've published a series of storymap guides to accessibility on all 10 route sections
A New Bench for John Muir Day
Apr
21
21
The route start in Helensburgh has been refreshed with a bench with John Muir quotes
Short diversion in place at Prestonpans war memorial
Nov
22
22
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
3
3
Restoration works on the lagoons at Levenhall Links mean a short diversion is in place.
Tree maintenance near Kirkintilloch - now complete
Sep
17
17
Some disruption expected from work starting on 20th September but route remains open.
Walking route closure in section 2 Sept-Nov 2021
Sep
10
10
Update: Felling operations at Merkins Forest have been completed and the route is open.
John Muir Way Helensburgh Artwork Study
Sep
9
9
Community consultation report now available following artwork study in Helensburgh.
Innocent Railway Path Closure in Edinburgh
Aug
13
13
Update: this section is closed for 2 days on 2nd-3rd December
Win John Muir Way prizes in our treasure hunt
Jul
8
8
We're celebrating the launch of our new day trips by giving away merchandise along the way.
Coronavirus update for John Muir Way users
Apr
23
23
The route is open but please follow Scottish Government's latest travel advice.
Erosion of Strathkelvin Railway Path
Mar
22
22
Take care around flooded areas next to the path that may conceal drainage flow.
Our official merchandise store is here!
Mar
3
3
You can now order branded John Muir Way products through our online store
Diversions on the Union Canal in Section 5
Feb
3
3
Further works are being undertaken on the Union Canal, leading to two new closures
Diversion in Section 3 at Lennoxtown
Aug
28
28
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
25
25
Update: diversion now over at Merkins forest - route open as usual.
Union Canal Closure
Aug
12
12
A signed diversion is now in place for the John Muir Way between Brightons and Almond Road.
Path conditions in Section 10 near East Links Family Park
Mar
16
16
Please take care on a short section of rutted and muddy path following forestry operations.
Bo'ness Revival, 31st Aug - 1st Sept
Aug
28
28
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
21
21
Walkers are advised to use the alternative cycle route until end October 2019.
The John Muir Way official passport is here!
Jul
23
23
Introducing the perfect way to mark your progress along the route.
Horse Trials at Hopetoun Estate Section 6
Jun
24
24
Horse Trials at Hopetoun Estate Section 6
Diversion in section 5, west of Linlithgow
May
28
28
Diversion now ended west of Linlithgow for bridge replacement works
Path works at Davidson’s Mains Park, Edinburgh
May
14
14
Path works at Davidson’s Mains Park, Section 7
Diversion in Saughton Park for micro hydro works
Apr
29
29
Diversion in section 7 at Saughton Park
John Muir Way Ultra Marathon: 30th March, sections 9 & 10
Mar
27
27
John Muir Way Ultra Marathon: 30th March, sections 9 & 10
Forestry operations at Bannachra Muir
Oct
2
2
Route fully open after forestry operations at Bannachra Muir