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Scramble on the Buachaille and a walking rebirth win September competition

September turned out to be a great month with loads of great reports of all sorts of adventures. The £100 Highlander 1st prize voucher goes to Borntobemountaingirl for Success on Creag a’ Bhancair Grade 1 Scramble to Stob Dearg – fascinating account of an alternative scramble route up Buachaille Etive Mòr. The September runner-up £50 Highlander voucher prize goes to johnkaysleftleg for Rebirth – fabulous photos of a Cumbrian classic and good to see someone get their walking mojo back. Congratulations to both winners and thanks to everyone who posted. To be in with a chance of winning this month’s competition simply post a

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Gear Review: Trail running shoes

We know many people choose to run the routes on Walkhighlands, and we’ve joined them over the last 3 years. While we’ve both enjoyed building up the fitness and agility needed to be able to tackle many shorter trails, we’ve also taken on longer routes as run-walks and embraced the feeling of moving faster through the landscape. For us, it’s not about speed, but being able to enjoy a different experience; trail running heightens awareness of the conditions underfoot, and enables you to take advantage of shorter windows of good weather to fully immerse yourself in the outdoors. The right

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Cuillin Sunrise and Missing Shoes win August walk report prizes

A huge variety of fantastic walk reports last month made it hard to choose the winners. In the end Dramamine pipped the post with an atmospheric tale and great photos A Night on Blà Blà Blà Bheinn (Blaven) – the £100 Highlander 1st prize voucher is well deserved. The August runner-up £50 Highlander voucher prize went to Old Guys Do Ben Alder from Loch Ossian Youth Hostel. A great adventure with a few unexpected difficulties and plenty of frogs. Just a couple of mentions for reports which narrowly missed out on prizes. The judges were fascinated by the different conditions and photos in

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Memorable mountains win Walkhighlands competition

Fantastic to see everyone’s adventures in July on the Walkhighlands forum – plenty of mentions of clegs (horseflies) and midges but also a fair bit of sunshine for the school holidays. Vouchers for outdoor gear from Highlander are winging their way to the people behind two very memorable mountain days. 1st prize and a £100 Highlander voucher goes to teaandpies for Icon for 150  – an epic day on the Ring of Steall that seemed very unlikely only a few months before. The runner-up this time is another Walkhighlands forum regular, Dogplodder for From Black Mount splendour to car park torture which wins

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Trossachs Explorer bus returns

Following a successful trial in 2024, the Trossachs Explorer Shuttle Bus is returning for a second and expanded pilot this season. The pilot service service will run from 7th July to 5th October 2025 building on the learnings and success from 2024, trialling further enhancements and an expanded route, now starting from Drymen, the shuttle bus operation will continue to test and learn what works both in terms of service operation and inspiring people to use more sustainable travel options to connect and protect the special environment of our National Park. Tackling the dominance of car travel and lack of

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Epic adventures win June competition

Loads of great reports for all types of walks were posted on the Walkhighlands forum in June, but it was two epic adventures that caught the judges’ eyes and bagged last month’s prizes. 1st prize and a £100 Highlander voucher goes to ben-buky for The HaGGIS (Highlands and Glasgow Greatly Inclined Stroll) – a 4 week extravaganza including 64 munros over 500 miles and numerous adventures and digestive issues. Runner-up was the equally mad expedition Geal Chàrnage by arno99, which wins the £50 runner up prize. Congratulations to both winners and thanks to everyone who posted.  To be in with a chance of winning

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Review: Summer hiking T-Shirts

Whether you’re bagging Munros, wandering through coastal paths, or simply making the most of a crisp morning in the glens, a good hiking T-shirt is the base layer you’ll rely on. We’ve tested a range of both synthetic and merino-blend tops paying attention to fit, breathability, drying time, durability and value for money. Here’s how they stacked up: Berghaus: 24/7 Crew Tech Tee RRP: £30Fabric: 100% polyester Argentium fabric Made from ultra-lightweight fabric that feels cool against the skin and wicks well. The women’s is a fitted design but retains a good range of movement in the arms as there’s

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Review: Hiking shorts

Summer can be over very quickly in Scotland so it’s good to be prepared with a comfortable pair of hiking shorts. Things to consider when buying include: fit; range of movement including fabric stretch; weight, material type and speed of drying and SPF protection; sustainability, number and size of pockets, type of waistband and fastening, durability and cost. We’ve been testing a range of pairs. Findra: Kilda Trail Shorts RRP: £90Fabric: 88% nylon (38% recycled), 12% spandex These are longer length shorts from women-only Scottish brand Findra. They are designed with comfort in mind and are equally at home on

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Our picks: the hardest Munros

Which is the hardest of the Munros? It’s a very subjective question – so this is always going to be a personal list. Those who struggle with scrambling or have a strong fear of heights are likely to regard the rockier and more technical mountains with trepidation. For others, fitness may be their limiting factor on days in the hills, and attempting the more remote mountains may require careful planning and the maximum of effort. The Inaccessible Pinnacle The name says it all really, doesn’t it? The Inaccessible Pinnacle (often abbreviated to the In Pinn) is mostly usually described as

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Peak-bagging Poodle and a Rum celebration win April prizes

1st prize for April’s Highlander Outdoor walk report of the month on Walkhighlands was awarded for The Poodle & the Peaks: Conquering the Loch Lochy Munros. A fantastic canine account with great photos. Double congratulations were due to Collaciotach for his Coileanadh / Corbett Completion on the Rum Cuillin which wins the £50 runner up prize. A stunning trip to a wonderful island and a fascinating read. To be in with a chance of winning May’s competition simply post a walk report on the Walkhighlands forum.

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