Rights of way, core paths and footpaths

The Development Planning and Regeneration team deal with path stopping up and diversion orders, liaising with our colleagues at East Ayrshire Leisure Trust.

Right of way

Find out if a path is a Right of Way using our Online Mapping.

Core path

Find out if a path is a core path at East Ayrshire Leisure: Core Path Plan.

Apply for footpath diversion or stopping up order

To apply for a footpath diversion order or stopping up order please contact us, details below.

Please note that the process requires adverts to be placed in the local press and these are charged at full cost recovery.

Payment of planning and building warrant fees

Enquiries

For enquiries in respect of path blockages, condition or disputes please contact East Ayrshire Leisure Trust on 0345 724 00 00 and ask to speak to the Access Officer.

Current notices

Register of Notices served by East Ayrshire Council:

• Section 11 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003: Power to exempt particular land from access rights (PDF 395 KB)
• Under Sections 207 and 208 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997: Roads, footpaths and bridleways affected by development (PDF 469 KB)

Permanent Northcraigs, Kilmarnock Stopping Up and Diversion of Footpath Order 2024

View the Permanent Stopping Up Order, Schedule and map for Northcraigs, Kilmarnock (PDF 686 KB).

This Order has now been confirmed by the Council. Please be aware that the permanent diversion route confirmed by this order will come into effect when development on the site has concluded.

In the interim, the alternative route established under the Northcraigs Stopping Up Order 2023 (temporary) will remain in place.

Temporary Northcraigs, Kilmarnock Stopping Up of Footpath Order 2023

View the Temporary Stopping Up Order, Schedule and map for Northcraigs, Kilmarnock (PDF 372 KB).

This temporary Order was confirmed by the Council in 2023, and will be superseded by the above permanent Stopping Up and Diversion Order when development on the site has concluded.

Temporary Stopping Up of public footpath Order 2024 - rear of 29 Main Street, Kilmaurs 

View the Temporary Stopping Up Order, Schedule and Map for 29 Main Street, Kilmaurs (PDF 444 KB).

The temporary Order was confirmed by the Council in November 2024, and will remain in place until the conclusion of the associated works at 29 Main Street, Kilmaurs, after which time the access to the rear of the property will be restored.