Active travel path in Darvel, East Ayrshire enhanced with Clearview Intelligence SolarLite lighting

Active travel path in Darvel, East Ayrshire enhanced with Clearview Intelligence SolarLite lighting

Clearview Intelligence has successfully installed 200 solar-powered ground-level LED lights SolarLite along a popular active travel route in Darvel, East Ayrshire. 

The traffic free Waterlip Pathway, which runs alongside a picturesque Glen Water and the River Irvine, previously suffered from a lack of lighting and was rarely used after dark. The new installation provides safe, sustainable illumination along the 750m route, helping to extend its use throughout the year.

The pathway has undergone significant improvements through three carefully planned phases, supported by funding from the Scottish Government, East Ayrshire Council and the Spirit of Lanarkshire Wind Energy Cooperative (SOLWEC). The final phase which focused on lighting, was funded by Walking Scotland and was completed in December 2025.

The solar-powered lighting improves both safety and accessibility of the route while preserving the natural character of the surrounding area and minimising impact on wildlife.

George Gardner from Darvel Area Regeneration Team (DART), said: “We’ve received so much positive feedback about the solar powered lighting along the Waterlip Pathway that it has become a model for future projects. Subject to funding, we are already planning to extend solar lighting along another popular path on the Morton Park riverbank to further strengthen the town’s waking and cycling network.”

Alan Vass, Business Development Manager at Clearview Intelligence said, “SolarLite has been specifically designed to provide consistent ground-level illumination that helps people feel safer and more confident when travelling in low-light conditions. Unlike conventional lighting, SolarLite deliver effective lighting without the need for mains electricity, helping to create environments that are safer, greener and smarter all year round.”

Each SolarLite unit is fully self-contained and powered by an integrated solar panel. The lights automatically illuminate at dusk and can store up to 240 hours of energy from a single day’s solar charge, providing reliable illumination for up to 20 nights even in low sunlight conditions.

Designed for durability, the SolarLite units are robust, weather resistant construction and have an expected lifespan for 8 years. Because they operate entirely off-grid, the lights eliminate the need for cabling and a mains power supply, making them suited to rural and environmentally sensitive locations. 

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