Representatives from the charity Walking Scotland paid a visit to the new path at Haddington’s Tynebank Road which has proved a popular addition to the town.
Walking Scotland part-funded the path, which opened to the public in June, with a financial contribution made by East Lothian Council.
The council carried out the footpath development in a project which included the installation of new fencing and lighting.
The off-road path on the eastern side of Tynebank Road connects Mill Wynd to Meadowpark. It created a safer route, in particular for pupils travelling to and from school and for Haddington Care Home on Mill Wynd, while offering improved access for those who walk, wheel or cycle.
The path runs alongside Haddington Athletic’s ground and the sports pitches with a crossing point outside the care home linking it to the existing footpath. Its construction also saw the installation of a new raised table crossing point and drainage improvement work.
During the recent visit, the board members from Walking Scotland were joined by council officers and representatives from Haddington Athletic, which played a key role in backing the path project, at the club’s Millfield ground.
Safe, convenient and attractive
Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council’s Cabinet Spokesperson for Environment, Economic Development and Tourism, said: “The Tynebank Road area is home to Haddington Athletic FC’s ground Millfield, the Scout Hall, local schools, and Haddington Care Home, and is well-used by the community.
“East Lothian Council worked with stakeholders to deliver this very important route. We received more than 200 responses during our public consultation on the planned path and we thank everyone who shared their views.
“Whether users are walking to school, cycling to work or heading out to the shops, this path is providing a safe, convenient and attractive way to get about.”