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Scotland’s long-awaited overhaul of farming subsidy has faieds to replace “invaluable” lost funding for paths and public access, warns @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
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Post-Brexit farm payments betray Scottish walkers, charity warns
Scotland’s long-awaited overhaul of farming subsidy fails to replace “invaluable” lost funding for paths and public access, a leading walking charity has warned.
It had been widely expected th...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Scotland’s long-awaited overhaul of farming subsidy has faieds to replace “invaluable” lost funding for paths and public access, warns @ramblersscotland.bsky.social
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For our latest gear review, we've been testing out a range of long-sleeve baselayers.
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Review: Long sleeve baselayers
La Sportiva: Beyond Long Sleeve
RRP: £58 (currently on offer at most outlets)Weight: 153g (women's S)Fabric: 100% recycled polyester with 15% elastane on reinforcement panels
A versatile top...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
For our latest gear review, we've been testing out a range of long-sleeve baselayers.
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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.
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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...
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...
Big and small adventures win Highlander prizes.
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Big and Small Mountain Adventures win October prizes
The clocks may have gone back, but judging by the number of great walk reports posted on the Walkhighlands forum, people were out and about making the most of the month.
October's £100 1st pri...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Big and small adventures win Highlander prizes.
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Hard to articulate just how vibrant the autumn colours were in Roslin Glen today
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Hard to articulate just how vibrant the autumn colours were in Roslin Glen today
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.
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In to Corrour Bothy in the Lairig Ghru in the heart of the Cairngorms, with bothy maintenance officer Neil Reid to change the toilet bags. Someone has to do it. Working the Hazmat look...
October 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In to Corrour Bothy in the Lairig Ghru in the heart of the Cairngorms, with bothy maintenance officer Neil Reid to change the toilet bags. Someone has to do it. Working the Hazmat look...
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...
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No hills today, but a very enjoyable walk around Glasgow's murals.
There is a trail on walkhighlands www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/glas... and lots more info at www.citycentremuraltrail.co.uk
There is a trail on walkhighlands www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/glas... and lots more info at www.citycentremuraltrail.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
No hills today, but a very enjoyable walk around Glasgow's murals.
There is a trail on walkhighlands www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/glas... and lots more info at www.citycentremuraltrail.co.uk
There is a trail on walkhighlands www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/glas... and lots more info at www.citycentremuraltrail.co.uk
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
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The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
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Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolitio...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
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Lunchtime broken spectre today, from Sgurr a’Mhaim, Ring of Steall. Quite magical, a day of shifting clouds and glimpsed views.
Now quite shattered after a 9.5 hour day. I’m obviously not as young as I used to be - last did that route 13 years ago, don’t remember it being so tough then!
Now quite shattered after a 9.5 hour day. I’m obviously not as young as I used to be - last did that route 13 years ago, don’t remember it being so tough then!
October 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Lunchtime broken spectre today, from Sgurr a’Mhaim, Ring of Steall. Quite magical, a day of shifting clouds and glimpsed views.
Now quite shattered after a 9.5 hour day. I’m obviously not as young as I used to be - last did that route 13 years ago, don’t remember it being so tough then!
Now quite shattered after a 9.5 hour day. I’m obviously not as young as I used to be - last did that route 13 years ago, don’t remember it being so tough then!
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Just back from a few days in the Glen Affric area with @tonyswilderness . Beautiful colours, beautiful light. #glenaffric #scottishhighlands
October 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Just back from a few days in the Glen Affric area with @tonyswilderness . Beautiful colours, beautiful light. #glenaffric #scottishhighlands
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..
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🥾⛰️ So great to be back in the #hills Ben Vane 165/282 #munros in the bag!
A slight hiatus whilst we got the new van converted, mixed forecast but really great to get this one done yesterday! Summit in the cloud but overall pretty decent conditions and not too boggy!
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A slight hiatus whilst we got the new van converted, mixed forecast but really great to get this one done yesterday! Summit in the cloud but overall pretty decent conditions and not too boggy!
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October 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🥾⛰️ So great to be back in the #hills Ben Vane 165/282 #munros in the bag!
A slight hiatus whilst we got the new van converted, mixed forecast but really great to get this one done yesterday! Summit in the cloud but overall pretty decent conditions and not too boggy!
🏴
@walkhighlands.co.uk
A slight hiatus whilst we got the new van converted, mixed forecast but really great to get this one done yesterday! Summit in the cloud but overall pretty decent conditions and not too boggy!
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@walkhighlands.co.uk
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A brilliant couple of days cycling across Scotland from Fort William to Beauly.
The Highlands really do look their best at this time of year.
#cycling #Scotland #Highlands
The Highlands really do look their best at this time of year.
#cycling #Scotland #Highlands
October 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A brilliant couple of days cycling across Scotland from Fort William to Beauly.
The Highlands really do look their best at this time of year.
#cycling #Scotland #Highlands
The Highlands really do look their best at this time of year.
#cycling #Scotland #Highlands
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.
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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?
Looking for a solo tent for backpacking? Lifesystems recently launched it’s first 1 person tent – the Solo Peak. Helen has testing it on a multi-day trip around along Cateran Trail in wet autumnal conditions and a breezier, cooler night out in the Cairngorms.
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Review: Lifesystems Solo Peak Tent
RRP: £229Weight: 1kg (our own measurement came in at just under 1kg including bag, pegs and repair kit)
Lifesystems recently launched it's first 1 person tent - the Solo Peak. I've been testing it,...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Looking for a solo tent for backpacking? Lifesystems recently launched it’s first 1 person tent – the Solo Peak. Helen has testing it on a multi-day trip around along Cateran Trail in wet autumnal conditions and a breezier, cooler night out in the Cairngorms.
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Scotland really desperately needs a Scottish Paths Fund like this.
🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶
We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.
Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!
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We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.
Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!
ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Scotland really desperately needs a Scottish Paths Fund like this.
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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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.
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www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/t...
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This is a wonderful article all about The Rut by @countrysideben.bsky.social - full of interesting details and explaining the biology and lifecycle of deer! 👏
I just sent it to my son bc he heard it for the first time on a cracking walk over Maoile Lunndaidh et al a week or so ago.
I just sent it to my son bc he heard it for the first time on a cracking walk over Maoile Lunndaidh et al a week or so ago.
October 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This is a wonderful article all about The Rut by @countrysideben.bsky.social - full of interesting details and explaining the biology and lifecycle of deer! 👏
I just sent it to my son bc he heard it for the first time on a cracking walk over Maoile Lunndaidh et al a week or so ago.
I just sent it to my son bc he heard it for the first time on a cracking walk over Maoile Lunndaidh et al a week or so ago.
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Just published 🙂 I've been wanting to write about the rut for years but never had the piccies to back it up till last autum 🦌. It certainly helps when it's happening right outside your house.
In his latest column, @countrysideben.bsky.social listens to one of the most dramatic sounds and spectacles of the Highlands.
Read all about the Rut:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/the-rut/
Read all about the Rut:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/the-rut/
The rut
I always look forwards to the first subzero morning. Coming so early in the autumn season, when summer still holds the days, it typically occurs after a clear night, which means the subsequent morning...
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October 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Just published 🙂 I've been wanting to write about the rut for years but never had the piccies to back it up till last autum 🦌. It certainly helps when it's happening right outside your house.
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.