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Red Rope Scotland
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We're a national club for walkers and climbers with socialist and green ethics. Affiliated to Mountaineering Scotland. We have day walks and weekend trips - why not join us?
https://www.redrope.org.uk/
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We're off on the train to North Berwick for our next day walk, Saturday 29 November. Why not join us? Non-members are welcome. A walk up Berwick Law, a circuit of Balgone Lake, with optional tea & scones at the end. More info and sign up details here:
forms.gle/bREVyRGQraKY...
Man standing above North Berwick on Berwick Law, looking down on the town and the sea, on a winter's afternoon.
November 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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We're off to the #Cairngorms for our next trip, 14-16 Nov to Milehouse hut, Kincraig. This is a regular November destination - shorter days & mixed weather, but we've still had some great walks.
We have monthly weekend trips, non-members are welcome to come on a trip before joining the club.
Group of hillwalkers by the side of a burn on a heathery hillside holding an EU flag Three hillwalkers heading along a path on a rocky, heathery hillside with the Lairig Ghru in the background. Two walkers on a very narrow path through a snowy heather moorland with snow covered hills behind. Four hillwalkers and a dog sitting in a rocky summit shelter on top of a mountain in the Cairngorms
November 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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We braved the chilly wind and rain last Sunday and enjoyed a walk from South Queensferry through Hopetoun estate. Good chat, great scenery and lots of fresh air!
Our next day walk is on 23 November around North Berwick. Details to follow.
A woman on a road by the Firth of Forth looking at the Forth bridges A man walking on a beach along the Firth of Forth in Hopetoun estate, past a stone with a CND symbol painted on it The Queensferry crossing from the south Four hikers in waterproofs, taken in a graveyard
October 31, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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We had a grand time in the Lake District this month. Not great weather, but we got out into the hills each day and enjoyed great meals too (as always on Red Rope trips!).
Our next trip is to the Cairngorms in November then we're off to the Angus Glens in December. New members welcome! 🥾
Group of 5 hikers standing in a row in a moorland setting in the Lake District Two people climbing down a rocky mountain slope in misty conditions. Four hikers walking alongside a river across a moorland with mountains behind Five people sitting at a table with a meal set out in front of them all, plus bottles of wine on the table.
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Join us on our next day walk on Sunday 26 Oct. From South Queensferry to Hopetoun estate, Abercorn Church & Midhope Castle. Enjoy autumnal woods, fungi and historical highlights - and good chat! More details at this link, all welcome, including non-members:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1-1H...
A wooden footbridge over a burn in a woodland in winter. A group of people are crossing the bridge.
October 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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We had a very enjoyable walk up and around Dundreich in the Scottish Borders last weekend. It was overcast but dry and we had good views - and chat. Our next day walk is at the end of October, all are welcome including non-members.
Group of walkers around a trig point on top of a grassy hill. Three walkers on a grassy field with rounded hills beyond Walkers heading down a steep hill on grassy moorland by a fence. Views beyond to a loch, woodlands and farmland. Group of walkers by a gate with grassy moorland behind them.
September 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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In line with our social and environmental values we donate any surplus funds from our weekend trips to organisations we support. This year we've split £300 between UK-Med Gaza appeal and Assynt MRT.
www.uk-med.org/gaza-crisis-...
www.assyntmountainrescue.co.uk
A view across moorland with purple heather and blue devil's bit scabious flowers, a rocky escarpment and more hills in the distance.
September 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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What a fantastic weekend in Torridon! Despite winter weather and strong winds, we all got out - climbed mountains, went kayaking, enjoyed wild swimming and gentle shore walks. Plus great food and a warm, comfy hut at Mol Mor, thanks to @n-t-s.bsky.social. To the Lake District for our October trip.
Group of 3 men and 1 woman on a rocky mountain top in Scotland, with a smattering of snow on the summit and more mountains and a loch behind. Mountain is Ruadh-stac Mor, Beinn Eighe A loch in Torridon, Wester Ross, Scotland - surrounded by pine trees and mountains beyond, with a rainbow A man and a woman standing on the bank of a full river in Torridon with stepping stones behind, on an overcast day. Two people in kayaks on Loch Maree in Scotland, with a rocky shore and pine trees, blue skies.
September 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Our next weekend trip away is 19-22 September to Torridon. We've had some fabulous meets there over the years, and some mixed weather, but it's always a beautiful place to be. Why not join us for one of our trips or a day walk? New members welcome!
A path leading to distant rocky mountains through a glen with a Caledonian pine wood in it. Two women on a rocky mountain summit with a distant view of more mountains under stormy skies.
September 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Join us on our next day walk on Saturday 27 September. Bus from Edinburgh to Eddleston. A circular walk up Dundreich, through woodland, farmland and past Portmore Loch and an ancient hill fort. It's free (apart from bus fare) and non-members are welcome. More info here: forms.gle/6qCiQLjUUw3V...
Woman standing on a grassy hill summit overlooking a landscape of lochs, woods and fields - on Dundreich looking towards the Forth.
September 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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We had a great weekend away in Elphin recently, to the Grampian Speleological Club hut. We enjoyed a wide range of excursions: Conival & Ben More Assynt; Cul Mor; Cul Beag; Ben Hope; a plane wreck search; a coastal walk & swim and a cycle to Lochinver.
Our next trip is to Torridon 18-21 September.
Group of 4 people on a rocky mountain summit with a view beyond of lochs and more mountains under a cloudy sky. A one-storey building with a conservatory and trees beyond, taken from a picnic bench on a grassy lawn. A sparse landscape of grass, rocks and bare hills with lochans and a burn. A man with a backpack is making his way through. A woman walking on a rocky mountain summit with the distinctive outline of the mountain Suilven in the distance.
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Looking forward to our next trip to Elphin on 22-25 August.
Such amazing landscape, iconic mountains and great walking.
If you'd like to join one of our future weekend trips, get in touch! Email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk, see our website redrope.org.uk or FB page www.facebook.com/redropescotl...
A man standing on a grassy outcrop of a mountain summit with a loch, moorland and mountains behind. Suilven and Canisp from Quinag, in Assynt
August 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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We had an interesting local day walk at the end of May, along Edinburgh's waterfront. We visited Granton walled garden, The Pitt, Lauriston Farm and Cramond Island.
Our next day walk is Sat 28 June and we're heading across to Fife - more details to follow soon. All welcome!
Group of people walking along the waterfront in Edinburgh, a tarmac road with the coast on the right and woodland on the left. Cloudy skies.
June 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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It was a bit wet and windy but we had a lovely time in Glen Affric, last weekend. We even saw snow on the tops of the hills! The group enjoyed high & low level walks, long cycles and two delicious curries plus crumble and cake.
Next trips are to Knoydart, Skye and Assynt. New members welcome!
A view across a river to mountains, lightly topped with a covering of snow. Glen Affric, Scotland. Three hikers on a hillside looking down at a rainbow through cloudy skies A oath along a wooded glen with a loch and mountains beyond - Glen Affric. A woman on a mountain bike on a rough track. The track is running through a grassy flood plain alongside a river. Mountains in cloud beyond.
May 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Join us on our next day walk, Saturday 31 May. Granton to Cramond Island in Edinburgh, 7 miles. (And yes, we've checked the tides!). All welcome.
For more information and to sign up, see this link:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1qCf...
A sunny view of the Edinburgh waterfront around Silverknowes. A view from a wildflower meadow, across grass, the promenade and the Firth of Forth with distant wooded hills.
May 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Our next trip is to the lovely Strawberry Cottage, Glen Affric, 23-26 May. We've had some wonderful trips there, it's one of our favourite huts. This trip is full, but if you'd like to join us on future weekends away or day walks, check out our social media or email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk
Bikes leaning outside a stone cottage with upper Glen Affric beyond - mountains covered in trees and grass. Two women having lunch looking out over a sunlit mountain glen A man standing on a mountain summit, with distant ridges laid out beyond, all with a scattering of snow. Group of people in a kitchen and sitting around a table in a stone cottage.
May 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Fancy joining us on a day walk in West Lothian? All welcome!
Our next outing is Saturday 26 April from Linlithgow station to Cockleroy Hill and Beecraigs. A circular walk 8 miles, 5 hours in total including picnic lunch stop.
More info and sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1h1E...
The path around Linlithgow loch and castle on a frosty winter's morning.
April 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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We're off to Laggan this weekend for our next trip. We've had some great times there over the years, usually in winter.
Why not think about joining our club for a day walk or weekend away? All welcome.
Next day walk 26 April around Linlithgow, next trip 23-26 May to Glen Affric.
A winter Scottish mountain scene, a river with icy edges and snowy mountains in the distance across moorland. A group of people sitting around on a settee and armchairs chatting, reading and drinking wine in a mountaineering club hut. Four people on a snowy mountain summit in winter gear. Three people heading down a wide path on a frosty mountain in winter sunshine, with a cloud inversion beyond and a few hills showing through,
April 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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What an amazing weekend we just had in Ballachulish. ❄️🔆 We did Munros, Corbetts & Grahams, and some of us even took the Corran ferry for a bike ride. Thanks to the Rucksack club for use of the Craaigallan hut!
Our next trip is to Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe 14-16 March, why not join us?
Two walkers on a snowy mountain summit plateau with more hills beyond in cloud Lone walker heading up to the summit of a snowy, icy mountain near Glencoe with distant views of hills and Loch Leven A man and a woman standing next to a mountain summit with blue skies and mountains beyond. Woman on a mountain bike cycling along a road next to Loch Linnhe in the West Highlands, with mountains including Ben Nevis beyond.
February 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Our next weekend trip is to Ballachulish 7-9 Feb. We've had some great winter trips there, let's hope we get good weather & walking conditions this time. If not, there's always some great coastal walks and cafes nearby! Why not join us for a trip/day walk? Email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk.
View from a snowy mountain - a man standing by a fence in the distance with a backdrop of lochs and mountains behind, snow on their summits. This is the Corbett Mam na Gualainn near Glencoe. Three walkers ploughing through snow on a valley floor with snowy mountains in front of them. This is along a section of the West Highland Way between Glencoe and Fort William. Group of walkers sitting down for a break part way up a mountain, cloudy skies and snow patches beyond, plus a distant loch and mountains. This is on Beinn Fhionnlaidh. Woman hillwalker standing near a cairn on the summit of a snowy mountain with more mountains beyond. This is on Sgurr Eilde Mor near Kinlochleven.
January 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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We're off on our first trip of 2025 this weekend, back to a winter favourite at Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders. We've had mixed weather over the years, but we always have a good time.
Contact us on scotland[at]redrope.org.uk if you'd like to join us on future trips or day walks!
Two men walking up a hill on a moorland path on a sunny winter's day with more hills beyond. Between Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway A wooden climbers' hut on a snowy moorland with hills and trees around. Two women in outdoor gear standing on a snowy hillside in the Scottish Borders with more hills beyond Two walkers heading up a steep grassy slope on a misty winter's day in southern Scotland
January 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Brrr! That was a chilly, but wonderful, day in the Ochils! Our first outing in 2025, Ben Cleuch from Tillicoultry. Let’s hope the sun shines on us like this all year!
A group of walkers heading up a snowy hillside in the Ochils with the Forth valley beyond. Two walkers heading for Ben Cleuch summit across a snowy plateau A group of walkers heading across a snowy plateau with more white hills and mountains beyond
January 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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It was blowing a hoolie on Caerketton hill yesterday for our final day walk of 2024 - somewhat invigorating! Great to get out together, we were grateful for the sheltered lunch spot at Mortonhall Stables. Planning 2025 walks already, keep an eye on here or FB - and do join us!
Group of 3 walkers heading up a steep path in the Pentlands with a view of Edinburgh behind Group of walkers in waterproofs on a hill summit path 3 walkers heading down a narrow path in the Pentlands with a view of Edinburgh in front of them Group of people at 2 outdoor tables in a courtyard
December 30, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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Our last trip of 2024 was to Crianlarich on the weekend before Christmas. It was very windy but the train to Bridge of Orchy and back via the West Highland Way gave us a good low level route.
Looking forward to our 2025 trips. To start, we’re off to the Borders in January.
Two walkers in waterproofs on a track (the West Highland Way) heading towards woodland and misty hills in the rain.
December 27, 2024 at 7:49 PM
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Our next Edinburgh day walk is on Sunday 29 December, going from Caerketton Hill in the Pentland Hills to Cameron Toll in Edinburgh. It's 7.5 miles, starting 10.00 at Hillend, ending 15.00. All welcome!

More information here, and registration:
fb.me/e/6RarqYOD1
Two feet showing the view for a seated person looking across Edinburgh from the Pentland Hills
December 24, 2024 at 5:40 PM