Friday, 16 January 2009
Great Glen Way Closed Over the Winter
Part of the Great Glen Way route has been closed since the beginning of November to allow for tree felling, but will be open again from 31 March in time for the walking holiday season.
The section of the route affected is on the north side of Loch Ness between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston. This is the first phase of the felling, which will take place over the next 3 winters.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: “The larger trees weigh in at around eight tonnes and, on the steep and difficult terrain, will pose some challenges in ensuring safe felling and removal. As public safety is paramount for walkers and other route users, the Great Glen Way will be closed from Allt na Criche to Rubha Ban while the felling operations are being undertaken.” Unfortunately there is no alternative route available, so this section of the long distance path has been temporarily closed. The Forestry Commission has also begun building on alternative route so further closures will not be necessary in future years.
The route, a popular walking holiday destination, will reopen at the end of March, in time for the eater and the start of the walking holiday season.
Links: Press and Journal article,
Highland Council information
Part of the Great Glen Way route has been closed since the beginning of November to allow for tree felling, but will be open again from 31 March in time for the walking holiday season.
The section of the route affected is on the north side of Loch Ness between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston. This is the first phase of the felling, which will take place over the next 3 winters.
A Highland Council spokeswoman said: “The larger trees weigh in at around eight tonnes and, on the steep and difficult terrain, will pose some challenges in ensuring safe felling and removal. As public safety is paramount for walkers and other route users, the Great Glen Way will be closed from Allt na Criche to Rubha Ban while the felling operations are being undertaken.” Unfortunately there is no alternative route available, so this section of the long distance path has been temporarily closed. The Forestry Commission has also begun building on alternative route so further closures will not be necessary in future years.
The route, a popular walking holiday destination, will reopen at the end of March, in time for the eater and the start of the walking holiday season.
Links: Press and Journal article,
Highland Council information
Labels: Forestry, Great Glen Way, walking holidays
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