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Walkers urged to check for deer stalking before Heading for the Scottish Hills

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Paul Webster

Hillwalkers are being encouraged to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season. NatureScot manages the Heading for the Scottish Hills website which provides details on deer stalking on estates between July…

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Posted in Access issues, Conservation, Magazine, Walkhighlands news, Walking News

Donnie Campbell nears self-propelled Munros record

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Paul Webster

On 1st August Donnie Campbell – a runner from Skye – set off to break the record for the fastest self-propelled round of the Munros. The current record – set 10 years ago by Stephen Pyke – stands at 39…

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Posted in Magazine, Walkhighlands news, Walking News

Plan to avoid the busiest walks this weekend

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Paul Webster

Some of Scotland’s best known places for walks are set to be busy again this weekend, as people continue to enjoy the eased lockdown restrictions. Last week, certain very popular locations within easy reach of a day trip from the…

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Posted in Access issues, Magazine, Walkhighlands news

Win £150 each month from Cotswold Outdoor

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Paul Webster

We’re delighted that Cotswold Outdoor have joined us as the new sponsors of the Walkhighlands forum walk of the month competition. The competition has run for more than ten years, but had been suspended whilst Scotland’s restrictions on leisure travel…

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Posted in Magazine, Walkhighlands news, Walking News

Welcome back – but be responsible

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Paul Webster

It’s going to be great to once again have freedom to travel around Scotland more than 5 miles from home, from Friday 3rd July. But we need to all think carefully when planning where we head out beyond our local…

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Posted in Access issues, Conservation, Magazine, Walkhighlands news, Walking News

Scotland leisure travel limit to be lifted on 3th July

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Paul Webster

The Scottish Government announced today that they are planning to remove the 5 mile limit on leisure travel on the 3rd July. This means that day trips to the hills will be possible for all at last. Self-catering accommodation which…

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Posted in Access issues, Magazine, Walkhighlands news, Walking News




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