Temporary path closures
Outdoor Access
9th December, 2024
Paths and trails may need to be closed from time to time for reasons such as being in an unsafe condition following storm damage, flooding, unavoidable maintenance work or land management operations e.g. tree felling.
Please always be vigilant when visiting the countryside and follow all signage for your own safety.
This page will be kept as up to date as possible, however we recommend checking directly with the relevant ranger service, estate, website or social media for the latest advice.
Glenmore – Meall a’Bhuachaille
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- PATH WORKS – paths up Meall a’Bhuachaille from Glenmore and Ryvoan
Work is being undertaken to repair and upgrade the paths up Meall a’Bhuachaille from Glenmore and from the Ryvoan track. The majority of the works will be on the path on the Ryvoan side. These works are planned to commence on 19 November 2024 and are expected to be completed by the end of January 2025.
- PATH WORKS – paths up Meall a’Bhuachaille from Glenmore and Ryvoan
The paths will remain open, but it is likely you will be required to leave the path and divert around work sites. Please take extra care and follow any signs and instructions. Do not enter the work sites at any time, even if workers are not present.
Latest Updates:
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- Temporary closures are required for helicopter drops of materials – these are currently planned for 9 & 10 December however this is weather dependent. This may also affect the Glenmore path.
- Works will commence on the Ryvoan side path initially, the Glenmore path will initially be unaffected.
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Newtonmore
- DIVERSION – Wildcat Trail (Calder path). A short section of the Calder path – part of the Wildcat Trail – has washed away on the trail between the old St Bridget’s chapel cemetery and the Glen Banchor road. There is a diversion into the field above where the trail is closed.
Feshiebridge (Nr Kincraig)
- CLOSED – Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail – remains closed following extensive storm damage. Updates – Forestry and Land Scotland.
Ballater
- DIVERSION – Seven Bridges Walk – 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.
Dalwhinnie
- CLOSED – Ben Alder level crossing
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
- Dalwhinnie waymarked walks:
- Glen Doll: 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 – view closure map.
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