A major infrastructure improvement project on one of Scotland's most iconic hills has been successfully completed, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has announced.

The £900,000 investment was delivered over a three-year period from 2022 to 2025.

The newly completed path, which stretches 1.4km from Balmaha Visitor Centre to the summit, is two metres wide and was constructed using over 2,000 tonnes of locally sourced stone. The traditional craft of stone pitching was used to ensure long-lasting resilience and minimal environmental impact. The project’s completion aligns with the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s pioneering access legislation.

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Simon Jones, Director of Environment and Visitor Services at the National Park Authority, said: "The completion of the extensive Conic Hill path improvement project is part of our ongoing commitment to investing in sustainable visitor infrastructure across the National Park. We encourage everyone to respect this special landscape, enjoy the new path responsibly, and help us protect the beauty and biodiversity of Conic Hill for future generations."

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon praised the repaired pathway, stating that the thousands of visitors to the park would benefit from it this summer. Ryan Hamilton from Hamilton Construction, who worked on the project, said he was proud of the work that was done to improve access to the hill, especially for individuals who were previously unable to navigate the challenging terrain.

Visitors are reminded that Conic Hill is part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and are urged to stay on the new path to protect its delicate biodiversity and natural landscape. The National Park Authority is also working with local landowners and Police Scotland to address livestock worrying and is urging visitors to keep dogs on a lead.