“Cairngorms Wildfire Aftermath: A Bike Ride Through Scotland’s Largest National Park” — what this page in the network covers. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 7, 2026 • 6:00 AM 1 views The Cairngorms national park in Scotland is showing signs of autumn recovery after a devastating wildfire burned over 33 sq km (13 sq miles) of moorland and forest starting July 15 near Glenmore and Abernethy. More than 500 firefighters battled the blaze, which forced evacuations of homes and businesses and required an emergency response lasting over a month.
Despite the damage, much of the 4,528 sq km (1,748 sq miles) park remains untouched, and the burned area is largely high on the hill and far from roads, making it hard to see from popular routes. A recent bike ride through the park reveals bracken turning from dark green to russet, birch leaves lined with gold, and Scots pines still proudly green. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.