There were plenty of great walk reports posted in February to keep everyone entertained and inspired. Walk report of the month and winner of a £100 Highlander voucher was to BeinnStob for “Hiking with the free bus pass” – a great round up of Munros completed, pints sipped and buses caught. Californian sunshine clinched it for the runner up prize. A £50 voucher is on its way to gmayle82 for High Sierra Trail – A Week in the Wilderness – wonderful photos from a week’s hiking. Thanks again to everyone who posted in February. Each month £150 of Highlander vouchers are up…

Following his brain tumour diagnosis, Glenn Campbell set himself the challenge of climbing all 282 Scottish Munros. A Walkhighlands user himself, Glenn is now asking hillwalkers to join him by taking on a Munro on Sunday 10 August. The informal event will hopefully see as many individuals and teams reach the summit of a Munro on Brain Power Day 2025 to raise awareness of brain tumours and funds for more research. Glenn said, “I’m really excited about this, not least because 10th August will be two years since successful surgery to remove most of my incurable brain tumour. Claire and…

Mountaineering Scotland is urging hillwalkers and climbers to improve their understanding of winter equipment for use in icy conditions on hill paths and more technical terrain.  At the end of last winter, they asked hill-goers for their thoughts on using crampons and other traction devices like micro spikes in the winter mountains. With over 1,300 respondents, the survey highlighted that while many experienced walkers and climbers understood the appropriate use of micro spikes and crampons, a notable portion of less experienced hikers were unaware of the critical differences to when and where they are appropriate to use.  Key Survey Findings:  Micro…

October saw lots of great walk reports posted on the Walkhighlands forum. Retelling experiences from Scotland, the rest of the UK and beyond, the prize judges loved reading them all. Walk report of the month and winner of a £100 Highlander voucher was EmmaKTunskeen for “First trip to Islay” – a lovely report showcasing the wildlife on the island and a nice reminder that although we are about to head into winter, spring is only round the corner. The £50 Highlander voucher is heading to jfefleming for “Start as you mean to go on: An introduction to the Highlands” which…

The road to the Fairy Pools and Glenbrittle on Skye will be closed from Monday 4 November until Friday 15 November. This means day access to the Fairy Pools car park and the Cuillin peaks from further down the Glenbrittle road as well as Rubh’ an Dùnain is not possible. The road will be closed from 8:30am to 6pm so early morning and evening access will be unaffected but during the day only essential local access, during amnesty periods, will be allowed. The closure is to allow essential repair work including extending passing places and resurfacing. In recent months the…

As the clocks go back on 27 October mountain safety experts are asking outdoor enthusiasts, just how well do you know your head torch? Mountaineering Scotland says, “Whether you’ve intended to be out in the dark or not, it’s easy to underestimate journeys in the colder months and, if it does get dark, you’re going to need more than just the light on your phone to get yourself safely home. A fully charged head torch, spare and extra batteries are essential additions to your outdoor kit, but you also need to feel confident using them.” Senior Mountain Safety Advisor, Ross…