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This document contains a proposal for a new non-motorised user route between Aviemore and Carrbridge. The Highland Council will respond within 21 days to advise whether the proposed pre-application consultation is satisfactory. The route, approximately 10km in length, will be formed via existing and new paths, creating a segregated path between the two locations. Community consultations have taken place and are ongoing, involving local community councils and other organisations. The development is classified as a major development and will be subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, and any application would be submitted to the Highland Council. Key considerations include landscape and visual impact, environmental impacts, and public access, and the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) welcomes ongoing discussion on the proposals prior to submission of an application.