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.  

News

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Charities hail new duties for landowners over access to land

Change to Land Reform Bill doubles number of estates that must publish Land Management Plans

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Walking Scotland’s rural economy to a healthier future

Ramblers Scotland has been responding to local authority consultations on proposals for visitor ...

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Help fight cuts to local access funding in Scotland

Ramblers Scotland needs your help to persuade Scottish councils to invest in walking, paths and ...

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Galloway National Park can boost walking

Ramblers Scotland is urging outdoor enthusiasts to take part in the newly-launched consultation on ...

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Invest in Scotland’s world-class access rights to boost our economy and health

Ramblers Scotland’s director Brendan Paddy argues that a relatively modest government investment ...

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Reforming railway crossings is a test for devolution

Reforming access at level crossings is a potential win-win for outdoor recreation and for ...

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Targeting improvements to the latest Land Reform Bill 

Ramblers Scotland wants targeted changes to the latest Land Reform Bill so that that more ...

Ministers will make final Coul Links decision

The Scottish Government has 'called in' a council’s terrible decision to allow globally-protected ...

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Ramblers Scotland research reveals shocking inequality in the outdoors

New statistics highlight urgent need for investment in access, and how poorer Scots lack local ...

Campaigners have united against ‘farcical’ shutting of iconic 200-year-old Edinburgh path

Thousands call for reopening of Edinburgh’s Radical Road

More than 3,600 people signed joint petition calling for urgent action from Historic Environment ...

Ramblers Scotland president Zahrah Mahmood joins volunteers to mark success

Walkers celebrate “incredible” first year of Magnificent 11 Trail in Glasgow

Ramblers Scotland president Zahrah Mahmood joined Glasgow Ramblers to celebrate the first birthday ...

Diversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title

An Edinburgh adventurer who promotes diversity in the outdoors has been named as the Overall ...

Zahrah Mahmood, Ramblers Scotland president smiling into the camera

'Hillwalking Hijabi’ named Ramblers Scotland president

Glasgow woman Zahrah Mahmood – known as ‘The Hillwalking Hijabi on Instagram – has today been ...

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New data reveal zero deaths at Scotland’s under-threat level crossings

Network Rail continues shutting crossings, yet hard-won stats prove very low risk.

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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Out There Award

The Out There Award offers outdoors skills and confidence to young adults who otherwise may not feel that walking outdoors was for them.

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Ramblers Scotland’s Community Outreach Project

We are breaking down barriers by leading inspiring walks with refugees, asylum seekers and people from Global Majority communities.

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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.

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Scottish Paths Map

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

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.

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.

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

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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.