Still snowbound here - so got out by snow shoeing up Tom an Uird. Ridiculously soft powder so very exhausting!

Very similar conditions here in Banchory

Plans for a first real walk of the year today were quickly changed into a hike from a snow-bound Walkhighlands HQ through the woods into town to get shopping. Still magical!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! A bivi in the Fisherfield was our top moment of 2025.... what was yours and what are you hoping 2026 will bring?

There's a new way to browse and find walks to do for 2026! A *much* requested feature - you can now browse a map of Scotland will ALL our route lines shown at once, to help you find the one you want to do (and easily see how they connect and intersect). www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/big-map...

This a very good list from @walkhighlands.co.uk. I might quibble at Mam na Gualain and make a case for Stob a Choin, Stob Dubh, Rois-Bheinn, Beinn Trilleachan, Sgurr Nan Eugallt, Fuar Tholl or Sgurr Innse. It shows the rich choice we have! www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/our-pic... B n

We were on, rather than alongside, the #RiverSpey yesterday enjoying staying upright

Hope you got the chance to head out for a memorable Boxing Day walk. It's been so frosty here we think it ought to count as a White Christmas even if there wasn't any snow.

We'd like to wish you all a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Huge thanks to everyone for all your support during 2025 - it's much appreciated.

The Walkhighlands app has been commended in the @tgomagazine.bsky.social reader awards! “Essential for walking in Scotland”, commented one reader to TGO. Another said they “have explored areas I would never have thought of on paths I would never have found thanks to this app!” [1/3]

Sad news today as the historic former railway bridge over the River Spey at Garmouth has partly collapsed into the river. It can no longer be crossed, which means that the Moray Coast Trail cannot now be completed in full. Thanks to Rachael Millar for providing the photos. //contd

Surely this is Scotland's snazziest trig point? A re-visit to Ben Rinnes was needed as we knew the old decaying trig point had been encased in steel this summer by the Friends of Ben Rinnes. It has a beautiful granite view indicator too. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/moray/ben-ri...

It's International Mountain Day, so here is a real beauty - stunning Beinn Dearg Mòr.

[1/3] We've been working alot on the tech side of Walkhighlands over the last few months. First challenge to make the site run faster and cope much better with the growth in AI bots, but more recently we've been working on redesigning some sections. We've a new homepage, and new main pages for...

"Have you noticed stripey patterns on high hillsides? I’ve noticed a lot recently. That’s undoubtedly because I’m spending so much time in the Cairngorms, where such patterns are common, but you’ll see them on many..." @countrysideben.bsky.social www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/when-th...

This is a heads-up about fake AI accounts which have proliferated across social media. The screenshot is from a genuine thread asking for advice on a mountain route; there are plenty of useful, real human replies. The attempted reply (we stopped it) looks very real - but it is from an AI bot.

Walk on Findhorn beach at sunset 💙

🏔️ Lochnagar ramble to the saddle & up Meikle. 🪫 Not a huge amount of energy left after a pretty active week, but how could I resist this forecast! 🎞️ Took some shots on the Pentax film camera & a toast to those no longer here 🥃 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @walkhighlands.co.uk #hillwalking #winter #scotland

Simply glorious conditions on Sgòr Gaoith in the Cairngorms today. A favourite hill, but seldom more beautiful than this. Hope you had time to get out and enjoy the conditions, wherever you went - whether up high, down in the glens, out on the coast or deep in the woods.

We recently passed 2,200 of walking route descriptions on Walkhighlands (we really are supposed to be updating/improving routes and not adding more!!). But did you know that you can also post your own reports from walks on the site too - regardless of whether you followed our routes or not?

Very sorry to hear that Dave Hewitt died earlier this week, the man behind The Angry Corrie hillwalkers fanzine and a great account of walking the Scottish watershed, a nice bit of writing which you can read (and other of his work) here web.archive.org/web/20060923...

'Our' time on Rasaay goes back thousands of years - Eyre Point burial cyst at the southern end of the Island.

Well done to all those who recognised the last photo as being taken on Raasay, from the track to Hallaig looking back towards Skye's Red Hills. //Contd

I think walking along this grassy track gives one of the loveliest views in Scotland. Do you recognise it? Do you have a favourite easy track for walking along and gazing into the distance?

Anyone need a hug? Beautiful conditions this morning on one of our favourite walks (and a check that the old Badenoch Way section which is getting overgrown is still passable!) www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/f...

🏔️ ❄️ Stunning ramble up Ben Rinnes today! 🧊 🪓 To be honest I was just looking for an excuse to break out the ice axe for the season! Scored a “Brocken Spectre” in the distance at the top (second snap)! #benrinnes #winter #hiking #snow #ice #outdoors #mountain #scotland @walkhighlands.co.uk

Still lots of snow lying today at the eastern end of Strathspey - but largely gone from low ground at the western end.

A wander in the snow today. Lovely winter conditions. #snow #strathspey #scottishhighlands

Making the most of the recent snowfall in the #Cairngorms #NordicSkiing #XCountrySkiing

Out in #Berwickshire today - snow fell wet unfortunately and the roads were skating rinks. Kept to the fields when possible. Descent from this modest hill (Haliburton Hill) through the snow was rather fun. #Fatbike #Lammermuirs

First proper snowy woodland walk of the winter. Magic.

It's a chilly morning on the shores of Loch Garten. Our circular route: www.walkhighlands.co.uk/cairngorms/l...

Like many websites and internet services, we are being affected by the outages at @cloudflare.social today. Many apologies. As ever, our app will continue to work with any walks you have downloaded.

Heads up - it's been a long wait this year but don't be complacent - looks like proper winter conditions are finally arriving on the hills. Think about the kit you need and remember to check the MWIS Mountain Weather Information Service or @metoffice.gov.uk mountain forecasts.

Absolutely, Helen! From 2015 to 2022, IPA funded 450 local projects worth £12.2 million, delivering approximately: 155 miles of path upgrades 80 bridges 1,000 signs 500 gates 500 seats Pound-for-pound, that's *remarkably* impactful and popular investment!

Not posted for a while, last hill done at Dalwhinne two weeks ago Meall Nan Eagan,658metres @walkhighlands.co.uk

Scotland’s long-awaited overhaul of farming subsidy has faieds to replace “invaluable” lost funding for paths and public access, warns @ramblersscotland.bsky.social www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/post-br...

For our latest gear review, we've been testing out a range of long-sleeve baselayers. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/review-...

Some wonderful late autumnal mists on the River Spey yesterday.

One of Scotland's most popular wee hills, did you know Dumyat is pronounced 'DUMB-eye-at'? An alternative to the usual shorter route from the Sherrifmuir road, we've just replaced our old Dumyat from Blairlogie route to make a fine circuit - live now. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fife-stirlin...

The path in the upper Alva Glen - a great showplace in the Ochils - was reopened earlier this year following several years of closure due to it being undercut. It was great to be able to rewalk this superb circular walk today - the slightly airy return leg...

Big and small adventures win Highlander prizes. www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/big-and...

Hard to articulate just how vibrant the autumn colours were in Roslin Glen today

Lovely autumn colours on the Water of Leith this afternoon.

In to Corrour Bothy in the Lairig Ghru in the heart of the Cairngorms, with bothy maintenance officer Neil Reid to change the toilet bags. Someone has to do it. Working the Hazmat look...

We've been quiet on social media this week - but loads of work going on behind the scenes! Over the last year or two some forum users may have noticed Walkhighlands slowing down on busy evenings - mostly due to the many AI bots now visiting the site. We've now moved to the lastest server software...

No hills today, but a very enjoyable walk around Glasgow's murals. There is a trail on walkhighlands www.walkhighlands.co.uk/glasgow/glas... and lots more info at www.citycentremuraltrail.co.uk

Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition... www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...

Lunchtime broken spectre today, from Sgurr a’Mhaim, Ring of Steall. Quite magical, a day of shifting clouds and glimpsed views. Now quite shattered after a 9.5 hour day. I’m obviously not as young as I used to be - last did that route 13 years ago, don’t remember it being so tough then!

Just back from a few days in the Glen Affric area with @tonyswilderness . Beautiful colours, beautiful light. #glenaffric #scottishhighlands