Following feedback from the public, the plans include a signalised crossing of the A95 at Granish.

Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop, said: “The Scottish Government is committed to promoting active travel in Scotland and making it easier for people to choose walking, wheeling or cycling through safer routes. 

“As part of this ambition, we are working with our partners in the Cairngorms National Park Authority, The Highland Council, Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership and Sustrans to deliver this new, safer Aviemore to Carrbridge route.

“Active travel is fundamental to all of this Government’s priorities and a vital enabler to our National Transport Strategy outcomes; making active travel easily accessible and safer for people of all ages.”

The 9km segregated preferred route will provide a safer, more direct route between Aviemore and Carrbridge linking up with existing active travel routes in the area.

The new route will also provide an opportunity for circular trips between Aviemore, Carrbridge and Boat of Garten by using the existing Speyside Way.