Work underway on Fauldhouse to A706 path link
Works are underway on upgrading a path between Fauldhouse and the A706. A contract was awarded to construct a 3 metre wide, approximately 3km long, upgraded footpath to current standards from the B7010, following the historic railway line, to join the footpath adjacent to the A706. The project is expected to be completed in Autumn 2026.
The project also involves some re-surfacing and white lining of the B7010 and the entrance to Fauldhouse railway station, before leaving the main road on the path adjacent to the Fauldhouse cemetery access road. The surface of the path will be tarmac up until it reaches Quarry Road, where the surface material changes to a resin-bound rubber material, ensuring suitability for all users including equestrians.
The project was identified as part of the 'Fauldhouse to Addiewell' section of the West Lothian Council Active Travel Plan 2024-29, which was approved by Council Executive in early 2025. It will be funded through Transport Scotland's Active Travel Infrastructure Fund - Tier 1 grant funding, which is ring fenced for active travel improvements.
Executive Councillor for Environment and Sustainability joined Sandy Edgar from Stoneyburn and Bents Vision Group, West Lothian Council Roads and Transportation Manager Gordon Brown, and West Lothian Council Design Engineering Manager, Graeme Burton for a site visit where they got a glimpse of the early progress being made on the Fauldhouse section of the project.
Councillor Conn said "This is an exciting project and this is the delivery of the first phase of the full route that will connect the two communities of Fauldhouse and Stoneyburn by an active travel off-road facility. I look forward to seeing the finished path network which I am sure will be fully enjoyed by local communities and visitors to the area."
Sandy Edgar said: " I am very pleased to see work commencing on this project that will provide great benefit to our community in Stoneyburn and Bents. This is something that many in the community have supported for some time. This path connection will prove crucial in helping local people connect with vital assets in neighbouring communities in safe way either on foot or by bike. Although, work is only in early stages I look forward to seeing the project reach Stoneyburn and Bents."
