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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.

Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:

• All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
• The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
• Routes providing access to Cairngorm, the Northern Corries, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack More should be avoided.
• The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.

SEPA have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae/cyanobacteria in Loch Morlich. 

It is advised not to enter or drink the water anywhere in Loch Morlich, or allow your pets to do so, until further notice. Contact with affected water can be harmful to people and animals.

Please:

• Avoid swimming, paddling, or entering the water.
• Keep dogs and other pets away from the loch and shoreline.
• Do not drink or use the water.

If you or your pet feel unwell after contact with the water, seek medical or veterinary advice immediately. Please follow all posted warning signs and guidance from local authorities.

The riverside loop on the Seven Bridges Walk, between Bridge of Gairn and the junction near Polhollick Bridge is closed due to a section washing away in flooding.  An alternate route is already shown as part of the walk route, please use this alternate high route parallel to the A93 instead.

The railway level crossing at Dalwhinnie – at the walkers car park NN 633 846 – has been closed by Network Rail. An alternative point to cross the railway is via the underpass to the south at the Ben Alder cottages (NN 634 841). More information.

• Dalwhinnie waymarked walks:
  - the Loch Ericht Walk loop is no longer possible due to the level crossing closure
  - to reach the start of the Forest Walk and Coachan Wood Viewpoint the above diversion to the railway underpass is required

Significant storm damage and windblown trees from the winter storms – clearance works underway but still many restrictions and path closures. 

Check Forest and Land Scotland website for latest updates.

• Glen Doll car park – open
• Waymarked trails – Corrie Fee (Green) trail – open.
• ALL OTHER WAYMARKED TRAILS ARE CLOSED.
  South Esk trail (Yellow), White Water Trail (White) Jocks Rd and Dounalt Trail (Blue) are all CLOSED due to windblown trees.
• Mountain access routes update – Kilbo path is open, Corrie Fee Path is open, Dounalt Road is open (south side of upper White Water – this is an alternative for Jocks road, which remains closed).
• The Capel Road Track is blocked with trees at OS Grid Ref: NO 2841 7717. This may be bypassed by walking along the forest boundary wall between NO 2834 7763 to NO 2872 7771. Conditions on this alternative route are steep, rocky and rough underfoot.
• Ministers Path – northern branch blocked by fallen trees below Elf Hillock. Alternative to follow southern branch.

• Ministers path closure map