Ramblers Scotland is the representative body for walkers in Scotland. For over 75 years we have been campaigning to protect the natural beauty of our countryside, promote walking and safeguard public access to land.
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Information on walking and routes
Check out our winter walking tips here.
Ramblers GB website - giving information on Scottish paths and routes, national parks, holiday providers, etc. http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/regional/scotland.htm
VisitScotland - dedicated walking site with a database of over 1,000 walks http://walking.visitscotland.com
Also, check out their Grab-a-Glen promotion!
Scotlands Great Trails - information on long distance routes in Scotland. http://www.scotlandsgreattrails.org/
Walk Highlands - Routes (high and low level), accommodation, news and more.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Munro Magic - Website based around Munros and Corbetts with information and routes.
www.munromagic.com
Scottish Hills - Forum and information on Scottish hills
www.scottishhills.com
Phototrails - Fieldfare Trust site with routes and information on accessibility specifically aimed at those with a disability. http://www.phototrails.org/
Access, weather, safety and health information
Scottish Outdoor Access Code – website run by Scottish Natural Heritage with information on your rights and responsibilities under Scottish access rights.
www.outdooraccess-scotland.com
Scottish Mountain Weather forecast – invaluable information to check before setting out!
www.mwis.org.uk
Scottish Avalanche Information Service - operates during the winter
www.sais.gov.uk
Midge Forecast – check out where the midges are lurking during the summer
www.midgeforecast.co.uk
Hillphones – find out where red deer stalking is taking place during the season
www.hillphones.info
Heading for the Scottish Hills - pilot web-based service to give information on deer stalking activities.
www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/hftsh
Other organisations relevant to walkers in Scotland
Mountaineering Council of Scotland
www.mcofs.org.uk
Scottish Mountaineering Council
www.smc.org.uk
Munro Society
www.themunrosociety.com
Mountain Bothies Association
www.mountainbothies.org.uk
VisitScotland – the government’s tourism agency has its own walking micro-site
http://walking.visitscotland.com
Glenmore Lodge – Scotland’s national outdoor training centre. Offers courses in summer and winter walking skills and also has B&B accommodation in the heart of the Cairngorms.
www.glenmorelodge.org.uk
