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Anyone need a hug?
Beautiful conditions this morning on one of our favourite walks (and a check that the old Badenoch Way section which is getting overgrown is still passable!)
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Beautiful conditions this morning on one of our favourite walks (and a check that the old Badenoch Way section which is getting overgrown is still passable!)
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/f...
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Anyone need a hug?
Beautiful conditions this morning on one of our favourite walks (and a check that the old Badenoch Way section which is getting overgrown is still passable!)
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/f...
Beautiful conditions this morning on one of our favourite walks (and a check that the old Badenoch Way section which is getting overgrown is still passable!)
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/f...
Still lots of snow lying today at the eastern end of Strathspey - but largely gone from low ground at the western end.
November 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Still lots of snow lying today at the eastern end of Strathspey - but largely gone from low ground at the western end.
First proper snowy woodland walk of the winter. Magic.
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
First proper snowy woodland walk of the winter. Magic.
It's a chilly morning on the shores of Loch Garten.
Our circular route:
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Our circular route:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/l...
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
It's a chilly morning on the shores of Loch Garten.
Our circular route:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/l...
Our circular route:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/l...
Heads up - it's been a long wait this year but don't be complacent - looks like proper winter conditions are finally arriving on the hills. Think about the kit you need and remember to check the MWIS Mountain Weather Information Service or @metoffice.gov.uk mountain forecasts.
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Heads up - it's been a long wait this year but don't be complacent - looks like proper winter conditions are finally arriving on the hills. Think about the kit you need and remember to check the MWIS Mountain Weather Information Service or @metoffice.gov.uk mountain forecasts.
Some wonderful late autumnal mists on the River Spey yesterday.
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Some wonderful late autumnal mists on the River Spey yesterday.
One of Scotland's most popular wee hills, did you know Dumyat is pronounced 'DUMB-eye-at'?
An alternative to the usual shorter route from the Sherrifmuir road, we've just replaced our old Dumyat from Blairlogie route to make a fine circuit - live now.
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An alternative to the usual shorter route from the Sherrifmuir road, we've just replaced our old Dumyat from Blairlogie route to make a fine circuit - live now.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
One of Scotland's most popular wee hills, did you know Dumyat is pronounced 'DUMB-eye-at'?
An alternative to the usual shorter route from the Sherrifmuir road, we've just replaced our old Dumyat from Blairlogie route to make a fine circuit - live now.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
An alternative to the usual shorter route from the Sherrifmuir road, we've just replaced our old Dumyat from Blairlogie route to make a fine circuit - live now.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
requires great care and can be avoided if you wish by retracing your steps instead.
Full details and map:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
Full details and map:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
requires great care and can be avoided if you wish by retracing your steps instead.
Full details and map:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
Full details and map:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
The path in the upper Alva Glen - a great showplace in the Ochils - was reopened earlier this year following several years of closure due to it being undercut. It was great to be able to rewalk this superb circular walk today - the slightly airy return leg...
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The path in the upper Alva Glen - a great showplace in the Ochils - was reopened earlier this year following several years of closure due to it being undercut. It was great to be able to rewalk this superb circular walk today - the slightly airy return leg...
Lovely autumn colours on the Water of Leith this afternoon.
November 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lovely autumn colours on the Water of Leith this afternoon.
We've been quiet on social media this week - but loads of work going on behind the scenes! Over the last year or two some forum users may have noticed Walkhighlands slowing down on busy evenings - mostly due to the many AI bots now visiting the site. We've now moved to the lastest server software...
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We've been quiet on social media this week - but loads of work going on behind the scenes! Over the last year or two some forum users may have noticed Walkhighlands slowing down on busy evenings - mostly due to the many AI bots now visiting the site. We've now moved to the lastest server software...
Many cloud-based internet services may be down today, but we're glad to say Walkhighlands is still up and running as normal!
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Many cloud-based internet services may be down today, but we're glad to say Walkhighlands is still up and running as normal!
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
If you just listened to social media posts, you would think all Munros had clear, broad paths up them these days. No so - there are plenty without paths on parts of their main routes though - such as Beinn a' Chlachair, the location of yesterday's panorama.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM
If you just listened to social media posts, you would think all Munros had clear, broad paths up them these days. No so - there are plenty without paths on parts of their main routes though - such as Beinn a' Chlachair, the location of yesterday's panorama.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/...
It’s perfection right now - but on what summit?
October 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
It’s perfection right now - but on what summit?
Until the end of October, the main hill path to the Cobbler is closed on weekdays Monday - Friday due to Forestry and Land Scotland operations. There is a signed diversion using the SW side of the Allt a' Bhalachain. The path is open as usual on weekends.
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www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/t...
October 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Until the end of October, the main hill path to the Cobbler is closed on weekdays Monday - Friday due to Forestry and Land Scotland operations. There is a signed diversion using the SW side of the Allt a' Bhalachain. The path is open as usual on weekends.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/t...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/t...
Met Office says there will be 122mph wind, gusting to 134mph on the Ben later on.
October 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Met Office says there will be 122mph wind, gusting to 134mph on the Ben later on.
We've updated our Gallanach walk from Oban so that it now returns along the Druim Mor ridge, with some really stunning views along the way.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We've updated our Gallanach walk from Oban so that it now returns along the Druim Mor ridge, with some really stunning views along the way.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/galla...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/galla...
We were updating our routes on the Isle of Lismore on Friday - one of my favourite places to explore. This set of 5 routes can easily be combined, together they explore the island using its network of old established paths and tracks.
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www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/isle-...
September 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We were updating our routes on the Isle of Lismore on Friday - one of my favourite places to explore. This set of 5 routes can easily be combined, together they explore the island using its network of old established paths and tracks.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/isle-...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/isle-...
Isles of Seil, Easdale and Luing - all routes walked today, updates will be live by next week…
September 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Isles of Seil, Easdale and Luing - all routes walked today, updates will be live by next week…
And here’s a few shots from some of the routes we’ve been checking today - still in Argyll - wonder how many you recognise?
September 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
And here’s a few shots from some of the routes we’ve been checking today - still in Argyll - wonder how many you recognise?
We’re out checking out routes around Oban and north Argyll this week. Here’s a shot from one of the walks yesterday - anyone recognise it?
September 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We’re out checking out routes around Oban and north Argyll this week. Here’s a shot from one of the walks yesterday - anyone recognise it?
Helen is just back from re-walking the complete Cateran Trail whilst testing a new tent. There have been several small changes to this lovely and perhaps under-appreciated long distance route - our new GPS is up, work on the description is under way.
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www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/c...
September 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Helen is just back from re-walking the complete Cateran Trail whilst testing a new tent. There have been several small changes to this lovely and perhaps under-appreciated long distance route - our new GPS is up, work on the description is under way.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/c...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/c...
Out updating Newtonmore's Wildcat trail last week - the last walk checked for a forthcoming new edition of our Pocket Mountains book of 40 walks in the Cairngorms.
The walk is on Walkhighlands website and app here:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairng.../wi...
The walk is on Walkhighlands website and app here:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairng.../wi...
September 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Out updating Newtonmore's Wildcat trail last week - the last walk checked for a forthcoming new edition of our Pocket Mountains book of 40 walks in the Cairngorms.
The walk is on Walkhighlands website and app here:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairng.../wi...
The walk is on Walkhighlands website and app here:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairng.../wi...
It’s only one degree above freezing but it’s a beautiful morning with the Cairngorms above a misty Strathspey.
September 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
It’s only one degree above freezing but it’s a beautiful morning with the Cairngorms above a misty Strathspey.
One of our aims has always been to help people find the full range of walks all over Scotland, rather than all being concentrated at a few overexposed honeypots. Today we were out updating our route in the little-known but lovely Correen Hills near Alford.
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www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshir...
September 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
One of our aims has always been to help people find the full range of walks all over Scotland, rather than all being concentrated at a few overexposed honeypots. Today we were out updating our route in the little-known but lovely Correen Hills near Alford.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshir...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshir...