Mairi McIntosh, Access and Sustainable Transport Office has communicated details of upcoming works that will impact sections of the core path network in the Bridge of Allan area over the next three months. These works will require two temporary diversions, both due to commence on Monday 19 January 2026. I hope that these temporary arrangements will not be unduly inconvenient for path users, and I am very pleased that the works being undertaken will help secure the long-term future of these much-loved routes.
She apologies for the short notice as permission from Naturescot as the Darn Walk diversion was dependant on their permission, which has just been received.
Diversion 1 – Core Path 9078Du/02 (Lecropt to Allan Water)
This diversion relates to the closure of the pedestrian railway bridge on Core Path 9078Du/02. The closure is required to allow Network Rail to carry out extensive repairs to the bridge.
Diversion dates: 19 January to 17 May 2026
Location: Railway bridge between Lecropt and the Allan Water
The map linked here shows the diversion over Gallow Hill:
Map of diversion between Lecropt and Allan Water
Diversion 2 – Core Path 9078Ba/16 (Darn Walk, Stevenson’s Cave)
The second diversion is located at Stevenson’s Cave on the Darn Walk and is required to allow for the replacement of the existing boardwalk with a new structure.
Diversion dates: 19 January to 2nd February 2026
In the map linked here, follow the green route, avoiding the red route past the Cave:
Map of diversion avoiding Stevenson’s Cave section of Darn Walk
