Ramblers Scotland

We are Ramblers Scotland. We open the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking.  And we step up to protect access and the places we all love to wander.  

Take Your Next Step

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Find a walk

Search 50,000 Ramblers group walks, guided by a walk leader. Enter a location or postcode to find nearby Ramblers group walks. 

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Take part in Ramblers Scotland’s Out There Award

Learn skills to get outdoors and walk in Scotland, including navigation, access rights, hillwalking, what to pack and wear plus meet young walkers.

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Register for Ramblers Scotland’s Gathering 2024

Ramblers members from across Scotland are invited to join us on the Isle of Bute April 2024 for a long weekend of fun walks and socialising.

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A simple guide to Scottish access rights

How to enjoy Scotland’s world-class access rights, while following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

A group of seven young hikers following a narrow path across moorland

Scottish Paths Map

You can find paths across Scotland using our Scottish Paths Map, the best-ever map of the nation’s trails.

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How do paths work in Scotland?

Scotland’s world-class access rights mean you don’t need to stick to a path , but paths are very important in helping us all to enjoy our rights.

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Vehicle tracks in Scotland’s hills

Vehicle tracks in the hills can cause damage to fragile upland areas yet sadly they don’t need planning permission. We are campaigning for better regulation.

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Crossing railway lines in Scotland

Level crossings help walkers cross railway lines as safely as possible. But the legal use by walkers of private level crossings is disputed.

Inspiration

A walker on a narrow path in Kingussie hillside

8 of Scotland's best hidden paths

Ramblers Scotland has revealed eight of the country’s finest ‘hidden paths’, all of which have been mapped for the first time thanks to its award-winning Scottish Paths Map.

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Britain’s Best Walks – Scotland

From the mountains and waterfalls of the Highlands, to the coastlines and urban parks of the Central Belt, check out which routes in Scotland made the top 100.

Ben Nevis the highest mountain in Britain - 1,344 metres (4,406 ft) above sea level and is located in the Lochaber area of Scotland. The Caledonial canal can be seen in the foreground, beyond is Loch Linnhe and part of the town of Fort William

The best routes to walk up and near Ben Nevis

How to tackle the formidable Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, and discover the best hikes close by too.

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The easiest Munros to bag in Scotland

What is a Munro? What is Munro Bagging? Why should you want to ‘bag’ a Munro? And where should you begin? Your questions answered.

Current issues and consultations

couls links scotland

Objection to new Coul Links golf course

The Ramblers have submitted an objection letter to a proposed new golf course in Coul.

Response to consultation on planning guidance for 20-minute neighbourhoods, July 2023

Read the response here

Find the Ramblers response to consultation on planning guidance for 20-minute neighbourhoods.

2 objections to planning applications relating to the Glenborrodale campaign

2 objections to planning applications relating to the Glenborrodale campaign

Find the Ramblers objections to planning applications relating to the Glenborrodale campaign.

Response to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs NP park plan consultation

Response to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs NP park plan consultation

Find the Ramblers response to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs NP park plan consultation.