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South Lanarkshire’s 10km off-road active travel paths include the upgrade of existing core paths, and the creation of a brand-new path section to the village of Douglas. Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan MSP, attended the launch event.
A new path in Perthshire connects Blair Atholl and Old Tilt, meaning the communities can now avoid a busy and disjointed roadside pavement. The 435 metre long path even uses a flexible surface formed from recycled car tyres. So, it’s sustainable as well as safe!
A new 2 metre wide bridge also replaces an old, narrow footbridge, to provide an all-weather and accessible route. Thank you to First Minister John Swinney for attending and opening the path.
A big thank you also to Blair Atholl & Struan Community Council and Community Action Lanarkshire for their dedication to making walking and wheeling part of their community’s everyday lives.
“It was wonderful to attend these events and see the impact that these new paths will have on the communities of South Lanarkshire and Perthshire. Thank you to all those who came along and celebrated.” Kevin Lafferty, our Chief Executive
Kevin Lafferty, our Chief Executive
These projects show the value of continued support and investment for path funds. That’s why we’re calling for a National Path Fund, to make sure everyone can walk and wheel, every day.
Read The Walking and Wheeling Manifesto to find out more.
Published: 18 November 2025
