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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 Prepare For Surprises When Hiking In Winter

Here are some tips on how to prepare for the unexpected.

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Top Tips When Hiking In The Rain

There is only one major problem with autumnal hiking, and that is Scotland’s ever-changeable weather.

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Our Top Map-Reading Tips

Orienteering skills and map-reading abilities can prove incredibly useful when it comes to traversing the great British countryside.

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The Three First Steps To Start Hiking

Getting started with hiking is slightly more complex than putting on a pair of walking shoes and taking to the nearest field, but there are three simple steps between the start and some exceptionally beautiful views.

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Hiking Gift Ideas This Christmas

Here are some gift ideas for the hiker who has everything this Christmas.

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Nearly A Quarter of Brits Are Hikers

According to a survey the percentage of people in the UK who identify themselves as hikers has increased from 16 per cent in 2018 to 23 per cent in 2020.

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Keeping Safe On Highland Walks

No matter whether you’re a beginner taking a guided tour, or you’re experienced in hiking, there are always safety tips to bear in mind.

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What Is Burns Nights?

Those of you on Scottish hiking tours next week will probably be wondering what the Burns Supper is all about?