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Path to Cairngorms' Green Loch reopened following major wildfire
Overview
The popular walking path to An Lochan Uaine (the Green Loch) in the Cairngorms has reopened after a major wildfire burned approximately 10 square miles of moorland and forestry in the Glenmore area. Forestry and Land Scotland confirmed that the Ryvoan Trail and the full Meall a'Bhuachaille circuit are now accessible following restoration and safety work, though visitors are advised to stay on marked routes due to ongoing risks.
Key points
- The path to An Lochan Uaine in the Cairngorms has reopened after being closed by a major wildfire.
- The wildfire began on 15 July in the Glenmore area near Aviemore and burned for nearly five weeks across about 10 square miles of moorland and forestry.
- At the height of the incident, more than 500 firefighters responded, and some homes and campsites were evacuated.
- Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) carried out restoration and safety work, including removing fire-damaged trees, to reopen the Ryvoan Trail and Meall a'Bhuachaille circuit.
- The right of way to Nethy Bridge beyond An Lochan Uaine remains closed until safety work can be completed.