Leave no trace
The Cairngorms National Park is a uniquely special place and loved by many who visit, work and live here. By pledging to leave no trace, everyone who enjoys this area can make sure that it is protected from pollution and damage, and preserved for generations to come.
It’s important to consider the impact of your visit on the landscape and wildlife in the area. Remember, it’s not just you, the numbers of people in popular spots can lead to a build up of impacts, which is why it’s so important to leave no trace.
To help leave no trace we ask that you:
- Bring a litter bag and take all your rubbish away with you. Better still, ditch the disposables and bring food and drink in reusable containers and bottles.
- Remove all traces of your picnic spot, camping pitch etc including food waste, which if left can attract vermin and spread disease. Treat food waste and fruit peel like litter by bagging it, binning it and taking it away with you.
- Toilet responsibly to prevent pollution. If there are no public toilets around you need to go, make sure you are at least 30 metres away from lochs, rivers and streams and help to preserve our pristine waters. Go to the toilet well away from footpaths and buildings and be discreet! Dig a hole and bury solid waste and take any toilet paper and sanitary items away with you.
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The new fire byelaw
How the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners are tackling the threat of wildfires, including details on the recreational fire management byelaw, in place from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Wildlife
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From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the National Park.
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Relevant alerts
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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 Mountain, 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.