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Work will be starting week commencing Sep 2nd or Sep 9th on construction of a telecomms mast on the AKW above Dog Falls as per attached map. Work could last to end of October. The laydown area that they will be using is at the other mast above Knockfin at NH 3007 2753. They will be transporting between the laydown and the Dog Falls mast site. This site will be fenced off during works.

Traffic along the forest road will be managed and no restrictions apply. We have asked FLS that suitable warning signage is put in place particularly re AKW. If any problems encountered please contact info@affrickintailway.com or via our FB page.

Unusually the Snowman Rally will take place in October this year. Saturday 19^th to be specific within Glenurquhart forest again although this year starting at Balnain and heading through the normal route to Corrimony. This means that the organisers will not need to restrict any access to the Affric Kintail Way. Any walkers arriving at Balnain will be helped around our operations to carry on their way. We will also have a spectator area at Shenval but again this shouldn’t affect any users of the Way.

Given that the event generates a lot of additional traffic on the roads and large numbers of spectators we would suggest giving this section of the AKW a miss on October 19th. Rally route in yellow/red on map.

Forestry & Land Scotland advise tree felling in proximity to the AKW will commence shortly. The short section of forest road prior to joining with the A831 will be used for vehicle movements to remove the felled timber. Access to the AKW will not be restricted but please be aware of warning notices and advice from contractors during operations.