The suspension bridge over Corrieshalloch Gorge has been closed after safety concerns. The bridge, which allows views of the Falls of Measach and access to the viewing platform on the north side of the gorge, is owned by the National Trust for Scotland which manages the popular beauty spot, at Braemore junction, south of Ullapool. The bridge is a fairly new structure, having replaced the historic crossing at the same point. At the same time the Trust built a new car park on the Dundonnell road, a viewing platform which overhangs the gorge, and footpaths including an all-abilities trail. The…

Due to high demand, the Loch Lomond Water Bus Circular Service has been extended to the end of September. The service will operate Friday to Monday. The water bus travels between Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch Park, Cameron House and Balmaha giving plenty of time for short walks in each location. At Balmaha it is possible to link up with the summer boat service to Luss and combination tickets are available. The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park says, “Going by boat gives a new perspective to the landscape and is a gentler way of getting around.” For more details,…

The wire bridge over the Water of Nevis at Steall, Glen Nevis, has now been repaired and is once again open to walkers and others. The bridge has been closed since one its cables snapped on 26 May this year. The bridge links the Glen Nevis property, owned by the John Muir Trust, with land owned by Rio Tinto Alcan.

According to a report on STV, The Nevis Partnership is calling for a £1 charge for walkers who want to climb the mountain. The partnership said the fee was necessary to continue footpath work on the moutnain. Manager Brian Wilshaw told STV, “Ben Nevis attracts more than 160,000 ascents every year, which means that the access track needs constant maintenance. “We would like everyone who goes up the Ben to pay just £1, which would secure our future and the future of the maintenance of the Ben track. That small donation would make all the difference.” The Nevis Partnership, chaired…

A new online information service for hill walkers about deer stalking activities has been launched today by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). The pilot service will complement the current Hillphones service which provides a recorded message for the estates taking part and also builds on the out of print publication “Heading for the Scottish Hills”. The website covers estates within the Hillphones and Blackmount areas, but SNH says that it hopes to include more estates before the end of August. It is map based, and you can also search for stalking information by typing in the relevant hill name and then…