Path closures and project updates
On this page you can view details of path closures and updates on path project works in Aberdeenshire.
Please take care to keep yourself and others safe when exercising access rights, and remember that the outdoors can't be made risk-free.
Bennachie to Mither Tap path upgrade works
The Timeline Path project work by the Bailies of Bennachie on the path to Mither Tap is scheduled to start from 5th October 2026 to end of December 2026. The works will start at the treeline end of the Mither Tap path and work down towards the Colony Path. Signs will be in place at relevant junctions advising walkers to use the alternate route to Mither Tap via Heather Brig. Please follow the diversion signs and contractor instructions.
View the Bennachie to Mither Tap path closure and diversion map (PDF 285KB).
Formartine and Buchan Way
Upgrade works will be taking place on the Formartine and Buchan Way between Peterhead and Inverugie, between 12th October 2026 up to 1st February 2027. The path will be closed for the duration of the works. There is no suitable diversion route.
View the Peterhead to Inverugie footpath closure on a map (PDF 670KB).
Footpath from the north of Ythanbank
The footpath from the north of Ythanbank to the B9005 road has been closed. The bridge across the Ythan River is severely structurally damaged and is in a dangerous condition, so for public safety the footpath is closed and a diversion is in place.
View Ythanbank footpath diversion on a map (PDF 146KB).
Bullers of Buchan coastal path
Due to the recent storm damage to the footbridge a section of the coastal path at Bullers of Buchan has been closed.
Fraserburgh: Wine Tower to Four Winds Shelter
The path from the Wine Tower in Fraserburgh to the Four Winds Shelter is closed due to significant erosion on the shore, and the slip is very close to the path edge. This may affect the path if damaged by any further storms. Due to the potential for further rock falls and injury we have signposted both ends of the path with path closed signs to prevent access.
Suspension Bridge (Shakin Brig) from Edzell Woods to Edzell
Storm Babet has caused structural damaged to the pedestrian suspension bridge along the path leading to Edzell from Edzell Woods, therefore for public safety the bridge has been closed.
Battlehill Wood, Huntly
Battlehill Wood currently has an area of storm-damaged trees in the midsection of the wood. While the circular path has been partially cleared to allow access through the fallen trees, it remains restricted around the northern section. The smaller circular route is fully accessible. Efforts are currently underway to appoint contractors who will address and clear the remaining storm-damaged area at Battlehill.
Cowie to Stonehaven Golf Course upper cliff path
After past and more recent storm damage the path width has narrowed along two sections of the upper cliff path from the golf course lay-by/picnic area (above Cowie), to St Mary’s church.
Cowie to Stonehaven Golf Course lower cliff path
After assessing a rockfall on the lower Cowie to upper golf course cliff path link, in the interests of public safety, the path has been closed until further notice.