Trek & Mountain heads to Glenmore Lodge for a very special 24 hours with Vango and Sandstone Training
'Outdoor Capital' Lochaber launches video diary series
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, through its Outdoor Capital of the UK destination marketing brand, is launching a series of video diaries designed to promote tourism in Lochaber. The video diaries, which are supported by funding from VisitScotland’s Growth Fund and a number of local businesses, feature different aspects of the area and a different target demographic. They have already launched the …
New John Muir Way to open this Spring
A new coast to coast walking route spanning 134 miles across central Scotland is set to open next month. Running from Dunbar on Scotland’s southeast coast to Helensburgh on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde, the new John Muir Way will take walkers along lowland trails passing castles, historic towns, villages and on through Loch Lomond and the …
New routes added to Great Glen Way
Hillwalkers can soon take advantage of additional hiking routes forming part of Scotland’s Great Glen Way, thanks to a £1m upgrade of the path. The 79 mile long distance walking route, which runs from Fort William to Inverness taking in Ben Nevis and Loch Ness, is currently undergoing work to revamp the trail. Alterations include path realignment and new track …
Climbers and walkers urged to use online safety form
Climbers and hillwalkers can now access an online version of the ‘Going To The Hills’ form, a safety document put in place for outdoor enthusiasts to complete before heading out onto Scotland’s hills. Intended to help rescuers locate those lost or injured in Scotland’s vast wilderness, the form contains information from walkers that may prove useful to mountain rescue teams …
Countdown to the launch of the John Muir Trail
Sunday 21st April 2013 marked a year from the launch of the John Muir Trail and much of the work has already been completed. The new long-distance route will open on John Muir’s birthday on 21st April 2014 and forms part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of the Scots-born naturalist’s death. The John Muir Trail will link Muir’s …