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6 Interesting Facts About The West Highland Way

If you are headed up North this year, here are a few fascinating facts about this very rewarding long-distance walking route!

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The West Highland Wonders Of Crianlarich

Anyone taking a walking tour of the West Highlands will find it hard not to encounter Crianlarich.

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How To Start Your Munro Bagging Journey

For those who are new to tackling higher climbs, it’s important to be well prepared. Here’s a quick guide to help you on your way.

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Combine Walking Holiday With Scotland’s Favourite Sites

Scotland isn’t just renowned for being a fantastic place for a walking holiday; it is home to some of the best tourist destinations in the whole of the UK.

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Why Lochnagar Is A Highlight Of Any Cairngorms Adventure

Lochnagar is a mountain name that may resonate for a reason that many will recall from their childhood.

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Tips On Staying Safe On Long Hikes

Before you can plan a big adventure scaling Scotland’s summits, it is essential you know how to stay as safe as possible.

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Scottish Walking Charity ‘Step it Up’ With New Strategy

A Scottish walking charity has revealed its new strategy to help improve people’s lives and to help create a happier and healthier nation post-pandemic.

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Best Of Scotland’s Walking Routes For 2022

Scotland offers a wide range of choices for the avid hiker, here is our pick of the best routes you should give a go this year.

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How To Walk Safely In The Cairngorms In Winter

The Cairngorms is famous for having a climate unlike anywhere else in the UK, with its high plateaux consisting of sub-arctic tundra and holding snow for longer than anywhere else in Britain.

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Nothing Grey About Scotland’s Second Highest Peak?

In 1847, a man from the Ordnance Survey made himself highly unpopular on Speyside, after his survey work confirmed that Ben Nevis was the highest mountain in Scotland, and Ben Macdui was second.