An Lochan Uaine Path Reopens After Wildfire Recovery
Forestry and Land Scotland welcomes visitors back to the popular Green Lochan following extensive restoration and safety work on forest trails.
By Kirsty Lennox
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An Lochan Uaine, a green lochan in the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by pine forest recovering from a wildfire.
Visitors can now access An Lochan Uaine, also known as the Green Lochan, as Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has completed significant restoration and safety work on forest paths following a recent wildfire.
The Ryvoan Trail, providing access to the popular An Lochan Uaine, has reopened. The full Meall a' Bhuachaille circuit and access to Ryvoan Bothy are also now accessible to the public. However, a section of the right of way leading to Nethy Bridge remains closed beyond Ryvoan Bothy due to ongoing operations.
The wildfire that affected parts of the Cairngorms National Park this summer significantly impacted the local trails. FLS teams and contractors have undertaken extensive work, including detailed assessments of trees and the surrounding landscape, to ensure visitor safety.
Fire-damaged and unstable trees have been removed from the edges of forest roads and promoted walking trails. Despite these efforts, many dangerous trees still remain within certain sections of the forest.
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"We're delighted to welcome visitors back to An Lochan Uaine, one of Glenmore's most loved destinations. The reopening of this route marks another significant milestone in our recovery efforts following the wildfire."
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"Our teams and contractors are continuing to work hard to complete forestry operations and safety improvements in the remaining affected areas, including part of the Lodge Trail section between Ryvoan and Allt Mor. We hope to be in a position to fully reopen trails across Glenmore in the coming weeks."
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"Due to the ongoing risk of falling trees and branches in some parts of the park, visitors are strongly advised to stay on open forest roads and waymarked routes when within the burned area and follow any on-site signage."
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"We’d like to thank visitors, local businesses and local communities for their patience and understanding while this important work has been carried out and continues to progress."
Further information and a map detailing closures in the area are available on the Forestry and Land Scotland and Cairngorms National Park websites.
