UKHillwalking says: "The popular round of four Munros in the Carn Mairg group has been beset with issues for many years, with the estate attempting to limit year-round access to a single defined route, and even going as far as to prescribe that this should be walked only in a clockwise direction."

NEWS: Glen Lyon's Access Row Flares Up Yet Again

An estate in Glen Lyon, infamous for obstructing public access rights on its four Munros, is back in the public eye. Following claims that the North Chesthill estate was (once again) seeking to...

ukhillwalking.com

Amazing to have our friends at Black Scottish Adventurers celebrate their work with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social like this

A @naturescot.bsky.social spokesperson has told @thecourier.co.uk: “The estate doesn’t always appear to be compliant with Scotland’s access rights and the associated landowner duties, and we strongly urge the estate to reconsider its approach, working closely with its local access authority." 🤞

Row over access to four Munros on Perthshire estate reignited as council threatens legal action

NatureScot says Chesthill Estate in Glen Lyon "doesn’t always appear to be compliant with Scotland’s access rights."

thecourier.co.uk

NEW: A bid to challenge the decision to restrict walking access to four popular hikes in Scotland has been launched It comes after a Perthshire estate announced it would enforce a two-month ban on walkers accessing the route 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Our @bjpaddy.bsky.social: “North Chesthill’s blanket 2-month ban unfairly affects local walkers, visitors & tourism business. "After decades of complaints at these Munros, enough is enough. “I urge everyone who values our world-class outdoor access rights to stand up for them & sign our petition."

Petition launched to overturn controversial 'no walking' rule at Scottish estate

Ramblers Scotland has had a long-running dispute with North Chesthill Estate - they are hoping a new petition will bring an end to the debate.

scotsman.com

Remember when a Perthshire landowner blocked access to 4 Munros for 2 months last year? 🗻 Well, sadly he's at it again - and we really need your help. ✅ Sign our petition today at www.ramblers.org.uk/glenlyon @scotways.com @walkhighlands.co.uk @ramblers.org.uk

Campaigning for walkers’ access in Glen Lyon

Ramblers Scotland is campaigning for walkers’ right to enjoy 4 popular Munros in Glen Lyon, one of Scotland's most beautiful glens.

ramblers.org.uk

Walkers are being asked to unite to challenge attempts to close Glen Lyon hills this autumn. @ramblersscotland.bsky.social has today launched a petition to challenge a Perthshire estate’s controversial 2-month ban on accessing 4 popular Munros in Glen Lyon. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/new-pet...

New petition to fight walking ban at 4 popular Munros

Walkers are being asked to unite to challenge attempts to close Glen Lyon hills this autumn. Ramblers Scotland has today launched a petition to challenge a Perthshire estate's controversial 2-month ba...

walkhighlands.co.uk

📢 We've been granted £40k to work with local people to breathe new life into The Drumchapel Way, a circular walking route in Glasgow. The cash comes from the UK Govt Pride in Place Impact Fund, delivered by Glasgow City Council. The 5-mile loop visits many green spaces, woods and nature reserves.

We hope walkers will help Cairngorms communities recover from the devastating wildfire. The Ski Road linking Aviemore with Glenmore and Cairngorm Mountain is now open, as are Nethy Bridge businesses: cairngorms.co.uk/news/glenmor... See which walking trails remain affected: cairngorms.co.uk/alerts

Glenmore corridor to reopen on Friday 7 August at 8am

Details on the reopening of the Ski Road from Aviemore to Cairngorm Mountain, including an interactive map.

cairngorms.co.uk

I was off @ramblersscotland.bsky.social last week but I could not but notice this sign and path (on Handa). European money for paths: gone. Farming payments for paths: suspended. Local council budgets: slashed. If we want outdoor infrastructure we need to invest in it, through a Scottish Paths Fund.

Delighted that @ramblersscotland.bsky.social has secured £40,000 for improvements to the Drumchapel Way in Glasgow in partnership with local partners and the community. The funding is from the Pride in Place Impact Fund delivered by @glasgowcc.bsky.social www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2645185...

Pride in Place grant to help improve Glasgow nature spot

An initiative to improve a Glasgow walking route has been granted tens of thousands of pounds.

glasgowtimes.co.uk

📻 Don't miss the Scotland Outdoors pod, featuring the @ramblers.org.uk's Britain's Favourite Path competition. We showcased East Loch Lomond's amazing path, during a walk with journalist Mark Stephen on the bonnie banks. Listen from 20:45. 👇🏻 Vote for your favourite from our 8 finalists by 31 July!

Scotland Outdoors - Callendar Park, Maud Railway Museum and Ardersier Common - BBC Sounds

Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors.

bbc.co.uk

Sadly a wildfire is burning near Glenmore in @cairngormsnews.bsky.social.🔥 If you were planning a walk nearby, please read & follow the advice on this page.⬇️ It has up-to-date info on road closures, safety precautions & areas to avoid. Thoughts with all affected by - and responding to - the fire.

Ongoing wildfire near Ryvoan Bothy

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and partners are currently in attendance at a large fire south of Aviemore.

cairngorms.co.uk

Thanks to Jenny for the walk and talk and to @scotlink.bsky.social for the scheme!

Ramblers Scotland@ramblersscotland.bsky.social · last mo.

Thanks to Jenny Young MSP for joining our Policy Manager Gavin Corbett today for walk up Cockleroy in West Lothian. Jenny is Scottish Environment LINK's Paths Champion at Holyrood, so it was a chance to discuss the health, social and economic benefits that quality trails offer people in Scotland.👌

Thanks to Jenny Young MSP for joining our Policy Manager Gavin Corbett today for walk up Cockleroy in West Lothian. Jenny is Scottish Environment LINK's Paths Champion at Holyrood, so it was a chance to discuss the health, social and economic benefits that quality trails offer people in Scotland.👌

Congrats to our access volunteer John Andrews, who was invited to a recent Royal Garden Party in Edinburgh. As those who nominated him say: "John exemplifies integrity, perseverance and service - an outstanding volunteer whose lifelong dedication has transformed access to the countryside for all."

🌡️ While not quite as scarily scorching in Scotland as further south, it's still worth carefully considering how the heat will affect your walks this week. See our top tips for staying safe and well. ⬇️ www.ramblers.org.uk/safety-summe...

Safety on summer walks: top tips and essential kit

Keep yourself and fellow walkers safe in summer heat with the Ramblers’

ramblers.org.uk

Some tired heads across Scotland this BH Monday...?! ⚽ But did you manage to squeeze in a weekend walk among the nocturnal World Cup excitement? 🥾 We'd love to see where you got to. 👇 📸 = A staff member and family yesterday at Cademuir Hill Forts and the Tweed; a fun, varied route near Peebles.

A great day (if very wet) with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social colleagues and about 200 staff from Edrington on their staff fundraising “stride”. Also passed the legendary Craigallian fire which burned constantly for the outdoor community from 1920 to 1939. Thanks Edrington for the welcome!

It was a real pleasure yesterday to lead MSPs and Holyrood staff from across party lines on a lunchtime stroll in Edinburgh, alongside our president Chris Lawlor. A great chance to showcase the work of our charity and volunteers, and for MSPs to enjoy the nation’s top hobby…. walking! 🚶

Heritage/Historic Env. crossover? Particularly interested in people with experience in: - Access, paths, land use, policy & advocacy - Fundraising, partnerships & external support - Public health, wellbeing & social impact - Community engagement, inclusion & reducing barriers to participation

Ramblers Scotland@ramblersscotland.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Fancy joining the committee that shapes our work? Our Strategic Committee offers advice, expertise and constructive challenge, to ensure we are delivering for Scotland's walkers. 🥾 We'll co-opt 2 new members straight away. And we want to hear from candidates who can start next March. Apply! 👇🏽

Fancy joining the committee that shapes our work? Our Strategic Committee offers advice, expertise and constructive challenge, to ensure we are delivering for Scotland's walkers. 🥾 We'll co-opt 2 new members straight away. And we want to hear from candidates who can start next March. Apply! 👇🏽

Apply to join Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee!

You can shape the strategic direction of our charity.

ramblers.org.uk

Just to take the WHW as an example, it's worth £30mil a year to the economy, introduces many first time visitors to Scotland who return but is left to deteriorate dreadfully in parts. Lauded internationally what they must think of us on encountering those first miles up to Gartness.

We joined a big crowd braving the rain at ScotLINK's Stand Up for Nature demo at Holyrood yesterday, alongside dozens of campaigning charities. A chance to show MSPs just how much nature matters to Scotland’s people. We'll keep reminding politicians: access to nature is right, not a luxury!

👇🏻 Liam's right; bits of the WHW desperately need some TLC. It's shocking that even Scotland's official long-distance trails lack dedicated funding. World-class rights. 3rd-rate funding. We want a Scottish Paths Fund; an idea which recently featured in both the SNP and Scottish Greens manifestos.

Survey reveals collapse in funding for Scottish paths and outdoor access

Scotland’s world-class outdoor access rights are being pushed to breaking point due to a collapse in investment in staff and paths, a new report has revealed today.

ramblers.org.uk

@liammcreanan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Parts of the WHW around Carbeth in a terrible state, makes me wonder: is the path 'owned' by lots of individual landowners? How are repairs paid for?

Do you know what to do when there's a wildfire warning in place? When the threat of wildfires is high, We issue a wildfire danger assessment to alert the public These warnings detail which areas of Scotland are affected, The wildfire risk level 🟨 - High risk 🟧 - Very high risk 🟥 - Extreme risk ⬇️

Congratulations to all involved with the £300k restoration of An Teallach's scenic mountain path. As Mountaineering Scotland say, this fantastic project illustrates the urgent need for a Scottish Paths Fund to support the nation's trails, especially as walking tourism is worth £1.6billion annually!

Path on iconic mountain restored ahead of schedule after major conservation effort

The work was carried out in often extreme weather conditions

scotsman.com

📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 Jenny Young is the #NatureChampion for Paths! Jenny will be working with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social to champion Scotland’s vital path network in the Scottish Parliament, Find out more: www.scotlink.org/species/paths/ 📸 CCBY4.0 ScotParl | Ramblers Scotland

Trails are the main way that people access Scotland's nature, so it's great to have a new Paths Champion in Holyrood. Labour's Jenny Young MSP is Scottish Environment LINK's new #NatureChampion for Paths. We can't wait to work with Jenny to protect & expand our trails, for all to enjoy. 👍🏼