07/06/2026
‼️ROUTE DIVERSION FORSE AREA‼️
We have had a bridge fatality following the flash flooding on the east coast (Yes, in June!). Sadly the bridge over Forse Burn in Stage 10 Dunbeath to Lybster, has been displaced. There is various stones in the burn which could be used to ford if you are prepared for this, but please be aware the burn is flowing fast at the moment- hopefully this will die down in a couple of days.
While we work on bridge repairs, we would suggest using the following diversion if you don’t fancy getting your feet wet:
HEADING NORTH: Leave the trail at the Clan Gunn Museum in Latheron ( if you head towards the museum, there is a stile over the wall to the left of the building) and continue north on the A99 before turning right at Forse, continuing down the track to Forse Castle. The silver lining of the diversion is you could pick up a coffee at Coffee,Cakes & Bakes 😊
This a good reminder to be prepared for all eventualities, as well as carrying a map in either paper form or an offline version in case you do need to alter your route.
Thank you to everyone who reports “bugs” on the trail, this allows us to put a plan into action as quickly as possible. The walker who reported this also highlighted it on OS maps, which can be seen as the red icon on the map.
PLEASE REPORT ANY ISSUES HERE-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBFjFJboQATaTdHwIdZfGrpUV2M-z5VAq7VKE4np4gMSDz1Q/viewform — at Forse.
