There is a Met Office amber warning for wind in effect across most of Scotland from 9pm on Saturday 24 October to 9pm on Sunday 25 October. 

We strongly advise visitors to keep safe and avoid our forests while weather warnings are in place. More information: UK weather warnings - Met Office

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The following notices are in effect at this location.

  1. Ironhash Trail diversion

    The trail is closed between Post 69 and Post 70/71 (Cloak Cut). Please follow the diversion along the forest road.

  2. Hardrock Trail diversion

    • Road to Nowhere is closed due to severe windblow. Please follow diversion from Post 36 to Post 42.
    • Spooky Wood II is closed due to severe windblow. Please follow diversion from Post 54 to Post 55 at Jacob’s Ladder.
    • There is also a short diversion in place from Post 76 to Post 83.

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