Great Glen Ways

15/07/2024

We are pleased to announce that the high route path between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston is open to the public again. There is still some on-going work in the area so please be aware of that and follow instruction from signs/banksmen.

15/03/2024

We are pleased to announce the addition of another high route option for the Great Glen Way. In collaboration with the Abriachan Forest Trust we have marked a route through Abriachan that takes users over the hill, Carn na Leitire, before joining back with the original route.

This option adds 1.2 km of distance, will take users to the 'new' highest point of the route at 434m and mostly follows well constructed footpaths. This option is ideal if you want a break from the wider forestry roads. The views are pretty great as well!

More information can be found on our website: https://www.highland.gov.uk/greatglenway/info/16/ and there are also information panels at either end of the new high route with maps and additional details.

02/10/2023

GGW Route Diversion along Loch Oich until December 2024

Essential forest harvesting work will be taking place during which time the main path along Loch Oich will be unavailable to the public. Please use the alternate Invergarry link path instead.

Forestry and Land Scotland are felling in the area and unfortunately there will be no through access for the entire duration of the work.

The public are welcome to travel to the boundary of the work site and back again, just be aware there will be no through access whatsoever. The work site is roughly 6km south of the A82 bridge at Abercalder.

Users of the GGW should take the 'Invergarry Link' path which runs down the opposite side of the loch. Details for this section can be found in the 'Routes' section of our website. This route consists of a mix of minor roads, wide forestry roads and single track paths. Work is ongoing to improve the section of path for cyclists but please be aware that parts of this route are a little rougher and contain more up & downs than the south side path. The diversion route is 11.6km (7.2 miles) which is 4km (2.5 miles) longer than the original route.

Diversion signs will be in place at both ends to instruct people on where to go. More information, including detailed maps can be found at our website: https://www.highland.gov.uk/greatglenway/news/article/31/ggw_route_diversion_along_loch_oich_from_the_start_of_december_2022_to_december_2024


We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Great Glen Way News - GGW Route Diversion along Loch Oich from the start of December 2022 to December 2024 - Essential forest harvesting work will take place for two years, during which time the main path along Loch Oich will be unavailable to the public. Please use the alternate Invergarry link pat...

02/10/2023

High Route closed between Fort Augustus & Invermoriston from Monday the 20th of November. The route is expected to be closed until the summer of 2024

Essential forestry felling and extraction work will be occurring on the slopes leading into Invermoriston. During this time, users of the GGW will be directed to follow the low route instead.

Be aware that the work will prevent the high route from being used as a through route, however, access is still open from the south end and users can travel all of the way along the path until the north end where the route starts to descend.

Please also be aware that there will be work happening on the low route for a period of around one week. Tree regrowth alongside the path will be getting cut back and while the route will remain open, users are asked to be aware of machinery and ensure workers are aware of your presence. Short delays are possible.

05/06/2023

https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/2023/may/very-high-risk-of-wildfire-across-east-central-and-southern-scotland/

Please take extra care this summer when travelling the Great Glen Way to avoid the use of fire and prevent the chance of it spreading.

In the warm, dry weather the risk of fire spreading is greatly increased. Forested areas are an obvious hot spot but so are open areas with a lot of dry grass and gorse.

Please think twice about using open flames and if you do light a fire do it in a responsible way and ensure it is kept under control.

Help keep the countryside safe. Thank you!

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14/04/2021

🔥Wildfire Warning 🔥

There are several wildfire warnings in place across Scotland from now until the 17th of April, including an extreme warning for Western Scotland from the 15-17th April. We urge all visitors and residents of the areas to:

• Take precautions to avoid starting a fire, including disposing of ci******es and litter responsibly, not starting campfires, and only having barbeques where it is safe to do so
• Follow advice in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot
• If you see a wildfire, call 999 and ask for the Fire Service

Find out more wildfire guidance and information online:
forestryandland.gov.scot/what-we-do/health-safety-wellbeing/wildfire-prevention

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

21/02/2021

Ness Islands will be closed on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th for essential felling of a dangerous tree.

Please use the infirmary bridge to cross the river until the work is completed.

https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/ness-islands-to-close-next-week-228562/

The area on the River Ness will be closed for two days to allow contractors working on behalf of Highland Council to fell a large larch tree.