Path closures

Notices of path closures in the Scottish Borders

Ettrickhead - Closed bridge on Ettrickhead horseshoe path at Longhope Burn – diversion in place July 2024 until further notice. Please note that Southern Upland Way is open and is not affected
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Jedburgh paths Bonjedward Mill footpath 23 January 2024 and old railway small boardwalk bridge 29 January 2026 until further notice
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Auchencrow area Core path 47 path closed at Billie Burn Bridge, Bridge closed until further notice
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December 2024 until further notice . Flood at Bowmont Water on St Cuthberts Way at Town Yetholm. St Cuthberts Way route use roadside footway alongside B6401 until further notice
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Carlops area Kitleyknowe Carlops Burn Core path 165 at Bridge closed until further notice
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Innerleithen paths Haughhead Bridge Core path 181 Bridge closed to Horse riders Bridge now re-opened for walkers cyclists and wheelers (December 2024) No vehicular access
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Melrose Golf Club - Core Path closed on grounds of health and safety during tree felling - closure from 18 November to 9 December
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Cardrona Forest – Craigie side Kailzie Hill and Cardrona Traquair House forest roads and path - to end April 2026. Please follow all signage and instructions. Cross Borders Drove Road remains open.
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Leitholm village in Berwickshire area - path closed at bridge.
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Site under restriction. Land temporarily exempt from access rights February 2026. Land at Glenrath Farm near West Linton.
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Ashkirktown Forest near Ashkirk - forest road upgrade includes section of Borders Abbeys Way Core Path 1 – path restrictions during work February-April 2026.
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Peebles path closures during path upgrade 9 February-23 March 2026. Please use alternative routes during work. Thank you for your cooperation.
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February 2026 - Lauder to Oxton - Path Closures
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Cademuir Forest near Peebles – until end May 2026.
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Path closures

Ettrickhead - Closed bridge on Ettrickhead horseshoe path at Longhope Burn – diversion in place July 2024 until further notice. Please note that Southern Upland Way is open and is not affected

Jedburgh paths Bonjedward Mill footpath 23 January 2024 and old railway small boardwalk bridge 29 January 2026 until further notice

Auchencrow area Core path 47 path closed at Billie Burn Bridge, Bridge closed until further notice

December 2024 until further notice . Flood at Bowmont Water on St Cuthberts Way at Town Yetholm. St Cuthberts Way route use roadside footway alongside B6401 until further notice

Carlops area Kitleyknowe Carlops Burn Core path 165 at Bridge closed until further notice

Innerleithen paths Haughhead Bridge Core path 181 Bridge closed to Horse riders Bridge now re-opened for walkers cyclists and wheelers (December 2024) No vehicular access

Melrose Golf Club - Core Path closed on grounds of health and safety during tree felling - closure from 18 November to 9 December

Cardrona Forest – Craigie side Kailzie Hill and Cardrona Traquair House forest roads and path - to end April 2026. Please follow all signage and instructions. Cross Borders Drove Road remains open.

Leitholm village in Berwickshire area - path closed at bridge.

Site under restriction. Land temporarily exempt from access rights February 2026. Land at Glenrath Farm near West Linton.

Ashkirktown Forest near Ashkirk - forest road upgrade includes section of Borders Abbeys Way Core Path 1 – path restrictions during work February-April 2026.

Peebles path closures during path upgrade 9 February-23 March 2026. Please use alternative routes during work. Thank you for your cooperation.

February 2026 - Lauder to Oxton - Path Closures

Cademuir Forest near Peebles – until end May 2026.