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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 8m
Our search function has now been completely rewritten. You can search for walks by name, for hill pages, or enter a placename and search for walks nearby, with many filters and ordering options (including ordering walks by their rating as per requests). www.walkhighlands.co.uk/walk-search....
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Search the Walkhighlands database of 2,122 detailed walk routes, covering all areas of Scotland.
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Craig @craiging619.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Survived the wind and all the slipping in the mud (and the rain never came, thankfully). A bonus 11th Munro of the year is climbed at last. Sgulaird Of The Manor! #BeinnSgulaird #MunroBagging @walkhighlands.co.uk
The summit of Beinn Sgulaird viewed from Meall Garbh further along the ridge.Loch Cretan sits in front of Mull as the sun starts to come out.Me at the summit cairn of Beinn Sgulaird. It is windy.Loch Cretan sits in front of Mull as the sun starts to come out.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 24/09/2026
A new national strategy aims to restore wildcats to a level where they are thriving and expanding in Scotland. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/plan-ai...
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Plan aims to restore wildcats across Scotland
A new national strategy aims to restore wildcats to a level where they are thriving and expanding in Scotland. Wildcat (Photo: © Saving Wildcats) The wildcat is one of Scotland’s most elusive ca...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 24/09/2026
The new version of our app is out in the stores. This fixes alot of minor bugs but most importantly adds explanatory tutorials that display as you start using it. If you were confused before, try the new version and it may help! Find it on the App Store / Google Play - and enjoy your walks!
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 14/09/2026
That's our guide to St Cuthbert's Way updated! This lovely and varied long distance route runs from Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the coast of Northumberland in England. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/borders/st-c...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 08/09/2026
Well done to everyone who guessed we were walking St Cuthbert’s Way. Here’s a few shots from the high point of the route - Wideopen Hill - all taken this afternoon. It’s a lovely traverse and also forms the first stage of the Scottish National Trail.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 07/09/2026
Who can guess which long distance route we are currently updating? Full rewrite on Walkhighlands coming soon.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 03/09/2026
Part of what makes hillwalking so enjoyable is having such a clear and tangible objective – reaching the summit – but what about the rewards? For our latest gallery, we’ve picked out some of what we think are Scotland’s greatest summit views. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/our-pic...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 02/09/2026
Information for the main stag stalking season is now live across Walkhighlands hillwalking routes - helping walkers and stalkers to co-exist during this busy period.
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Hillwalkers urged to check stalking info during peak season
Early September until 20th October is the busiest time of year for red deer stag shooting (stalking) across many of Scotland's hills and mountains. NatureScot is encouraging hill-goers to check stalki...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 02/09/2026
What they don't tell you - sometimes Munro-bagging looks like this - from Càrn Sgulain today. That's an 80% chance of clear summits for you 😉 I've been up 4 times which may be 3x too many. Is it possibly the dreariest Munro of them all? Brightened only by that strikingly vivid green area of bog!
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 01/09/2026
Who doesn't love a bit of slime mold? And do you prefer Dog's Vomit or Scrambled Egg?
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 31/08/2026
We've improved our walk search page to make it easier to use. It now displays places to search for walks as you begin to type. Or, as before, you can leave the location to 'Here' and if you are outside on your phone you'll get all the nearby walks. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/walk-search....
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 30/08/2026
Wondered how to go BACK in our app? If your phone supports gestures (all iPhones, most Android phones) - you can go BACK in Walkhighlands app (and most others) by simply swiping in from the left edge of the screen. On iPhones, you can go forward by swiping in from the right edge too.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 28/08/2026
From R-L, Belig, mist-covered Garbh bheinn, Sgurr nan Each and a hidden Bla Bheinn and Clach Glas, seen from the lower slopes of Beinn na Cro on Skye. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/beinnna...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 25/08/2026
The area affected by the Cairngorms fire, as seen from Meall a Bhuachaille summit this evening, showing the extent of the burnt area. Meall a' Bhuachaille is open via the route from Glenmore - but not from the Ryvoan side, which remains off-limits at the moment.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 21/08/2026
Judged purely as a *walk* - does Buachaille Etive Beag actually make for a better day than its big iconic neighbour? We think it might! www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/...
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Ramblers Scotland @ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Remember when a Perthshire landowner blocked access to 4 Munros for 2 months last year? 🗻 Well, sadly he's at it again - and we really need your help. ✅ Sign our petition today at www.ramblers.org.uk/glenlyon @scotways.com @walkhighlands.co.uk @ramblers.org.uk
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Campaigning for walkers’ access in Glen Lyon
Ramblers Scotland is campaigning for walkers’ right to enjoy 4 popular Munros in Glen Lyon, one of Scotland's most beautiful glens.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 12/08/2026
Walkers are being asked to unite to challenge attempts to close Glen Lyon hills this autumn. @ramblersscotland.bsky.social has today launched a petition to challenge a Perthshire estate’s controversial 2-month ban on accessing 4 popular Munros in Glen Lyon. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/new-pet...
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New petition to fight walking ban at 4 popular Munros
Walkers are being asked to unite to challenge attempts to close Glen Lyon hills this autumn. Ramblers Scotland has today launched a petition to challenge a Perthshire estate's controversial 2-month ba...
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Ben Dolphin 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❄️⛰🌲 @countrysideben.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Here's this month's effort for @walkhighlands.co.uk, taking a closer look at clegs than many of you are probably comfortable with 😉 I challenge you to read this one without feeling like scratching a non-existent itch 🪰 www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/clegs-w...
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Clegs: we really must stop horsing around!
Yes, I know I wrote about ticks last time. And yes, I know that makes it two articles on the trot about nasty wee beasties, but inspiration for subjects comes from whatever has crossed my path in the ...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 04/08/2026
Dark Lochnagar with its magnificent northern corrie is the highest, most popular and much the finest mountain of the Mounth. It was immortalised in verse by Lord Byron. Download it on #walkhighlands app or via our website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/l...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 03/08/2026
In his latest article, Ben Dolphin answers every question you have ever asked about clegs, including "Is there hope?" www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/clegs-w...
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Craig @craiging619.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Well it was the longest hillwalk in the history of the world, but I finally reached 10 Munros for the year! Can finally relax for the rest of the year (whatever relaxing is). #BeinnAChlachair #GaelCharn #CreagPitridh #MunroBagging @walkhighlands.co.uk
Beinn a’ Chlachair from the ridge approaching the summit.A *tricky* descent from Beinn a’ Chlachair towards Gael Charn passes a sheer rock face.Me smiling at the summit cairn of Creag Pitridh.Light begins to fade at a river, looking towards Tulloch and the Grey Corries. The sky is mostly blue or light yellow with some light wispy cloud.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 02/08/2026
The two most northerly summits in the Rum Cuillin give a magnificent hillwalk. Though steep and rocky, these hills have easier going if the full round of the Rum Cuillin is too difficult. Astonishing views of mountain and sea. Download on #walkhighlands app. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/islands/bark...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 01/08/2026
This superb circular walk climbs high above picturesque Crovie to explore the dramatic coastline of Troup Head and its spectacular gannet colony. Download on #walkhighlands app or visit online: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshir...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 27/07/2026
The three shapely summits of the Eildon Hills are a celebrated landmark, an icon of the Borders landscape. Ascending all three makes for a classic half-day hillwalk - steep, but with splendid views. Download on #walkhighlands app, or visit our website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/borders/eild...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 25/07/2026
This excellent forestry walk combines a visit to a beautiful series of waterfalls with a stroll along a section of an old military road. Download on #walkhighlands app - or view on our website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 24/07/2026
Cairngorms wildfire update: Police Scotland have declared a major incident. The village of Nethy Bridge is now being evacuated. Areas around Loch Morlich / Glenmore also remain closed.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 24/07/2026
Suilven may be only 731 metres high, but its remarkable outline make it one of Scotland's best known and most easily identified mountains. Download it on #walkhighlands app or view on our website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/sui...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 21/07/2026
Explore one of Scotland's most picturesque villages on this short walk - taking in the bay, the beautiful cottages, some hidden corners and a fine viewpoint looking to Applecross and the Isle of Skye. Download it on the #walkhighlands app or visit on website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/kintail/Ploc...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 20/07/2026
The Flow Country, extending to around 400,000 hectares of Caithness and Sutherland in the north of Scotland, is considered to be the most outstanding example of an actively accumulating blanket bog landscape in the world. This exceptional landscape... www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/discove...
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Discover the Flow Country – There’s More Than Meets the Eye
Sarah Lashley, Flow Country World Heritage Site Co-ordinator, explains why we should care about the bog below our feet The Flow Country, extending to around 400,000 hectares of Caithness and Suther...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 18/07/2026
Liathach is rated by many mountaineers and hillwalkers as Scotland's finest mountain, challenged only by An Teallach and the Cuillin of Skye. Its traverse is an expedition that will be remembered forever. Download on the Walkhighlands app or view on website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/torridon/Lia...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 16/07/2026
Update on the wildfire around Glenmore and Ryvoan in the Cairngorms National Park If you know of any walkers out on multi-day trips in the affected area, try to make sure they know of the situation. The road to Glenmore is closed; if in doubt about safe escape route, walkers should phone 999. 1/2
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 16/07/2026
People are being advised to avoid the Glenmore and Loch Morlich area today due to the ongoing large wildfire. Campsite, ski area and road closed.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 15/07/2026
One of the most popular sections of the Fife Coastal Path is that linking the largest of the East Neuk fishing ports - Anstruther - with perhaps the most photographed - Crail. On our app or website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 13/07/2026
The Merrick is the highest summit in Southern Scotland and lies at the heart of the Galloway ranges. The popular ascent via Benyellary from Loch Trool provides the easiest route up. Download it now on our app or visit on our website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/galloway/mer...
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Dr Lauren Smith @saltwaterlifeuk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
⛰️ Ciste Dhubh bagged yesterday (on my bday 🎉 ) 170/282 done now only 112 to go 🤪 The forecast was ideal, sun and cloud with a little atmospheric mist. Plus lots of burns and bogs for Tattie! #munrobagging #hillwalking #scotland @walkhighlands.co.uk
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 09/07/2026
Achmelvich Bay has a stunning and popular beach; this walk leads from it along a good path north above the coastline to visit a ruined old mill and hidden sandy cove. There is also the option to hunt for a hidden hermit's 'castle'. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/ach...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 07/07/2026
Ben Cruachan is one of the finest Munros in the southern Highlands, with jagged peaks and fine rocky ridges as well as stunning views. The ridge walk to Stob Dàimh makes for a classic circuit around the Cruachan reservoir. On our app or website: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/ben-c...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 05/07/2026
Another new route added last week is this circuit around the Rosneath Peninsula. We'd had a few requests to include this walk. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/r...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 04/07/2026
Apologies for the server downtime we had earlier this morning - it was due to an overnight attack. The problem has now been fixed.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 03/07/2026
We've updated your Munro maps on Walkhighlands to make them easier to use - you can now mark off a hill from it's map marker. It's on the homepage of our app so you can click a hill, go through to the detailed route description and press download to have the mapping & text ready for offline use.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 01/07/2026
There are few things that beat a journey linking several of Scotland's magical west coast islands. In our latest article, sponsored by Calmac Ferries, we pick 10 of our own favourite walks from travels in the islands off Scotland’s west coast. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/our-pic...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 30/06/2026
Another of our new routes up on Walkhighlands is this ascent of Beinn a' Mhanaich via its south ridge. Note that this route is sometimes not accessible if the military firing range is in use (watch out for the red flashing lights / flags). www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/b...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 29/06/2026
We've now revamped, rewalked and rephotographed all of our routes around Helensburgh. As well as changing the line of some of the existing ones, we've added new routes to Walkhighlands too - such as this circuit taking in Ben Bowie & Gouk Hill. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/b...
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 28/06/2026
THANK YOU! Four weeks since launch and our new native app has been downloaded by 25,000 of you so far :) Thanks for all the feedback and support to date. If you have it already, make sure you update to the latest version via your app store, plenty of tweaks and minor fixes out now.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 24/06/2026
Does the hot weather put you in a rage? Perhaps that's what drove the giant Samson, who - according to forklore - threw this giant boulder several kilometres from Ben Ledi.
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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 23/06/2026
Lots of bugs baking on the trig point on top of Ben Ledi today. Make sure you carry plenty of water and stay hydrated. 💦
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Mike Hetherington @mikemoths.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
An escape to the Scottish Highlands 😊. Beinn Alligin and Liathach - two of the three Torridon classics - seen on the approach to Beinn Dearg. @walkhighlands.co.uk #Munros #Torridon #Scotland
This ridge the Beinn Alligin range is known as the 'Horns of Alligin'.Liathach seen from an unusual angle (the north west).
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Dr Lauren Smith @saltwaterlifeuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“For all that people build, break, and forget, the world remains beautiful. And if you make the effort to seek it— to walk, to climb, to stand still— you find that beauty was always there, waiting between the mountains and the open sky.” #hillwalking #freeverse #scotland @walkhighlands.co.uk
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Chris Toop @birdingcyclist.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Weekend in the Highlands with the Best Man (24 years ago!), his nephew and my eldest. Couple of #Munros complete with proper river crossing and a wild camp with a view! @walkhighlands.co.uk report on the way
Beinn Dearg summit selfie Feith an Lochan crossing Carn à Chlamain summit selfie Camping at the top of Glen Tilt
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