A large area of rock fall caused by Monday’s torrential rain has left a popular Cairngorm footpath in an unstable and dangerous state.
Slabs from the cliffs above the Goat Track path in Coire an t-Sneachda – one of Cairngorm’s famous and iconic Northern Corries which help form the classic view from Loch Morlich – have fallen across the track and surrounding area.
The top of the ‘Goat Track’
The rock fall was discovered by path builders heading into Coire an t-Sneachda on Tuesday morning. They carried out an initial examination, which showed the area to be very unstable and dangerous.
The situation is currently being discussed with Cairngorm Rangers and the Cairngorms Outdoor Access Trust (COAT) to determine the best way forward.
In the meantime, for safety reasons, walkers and climbers are advised to avoid the whole Goat Track area.