This week’s #FingerpostFriday comes from one of our signs in Glen Affric, which was recently repaired by volunteers Margaret and Nick.
The sign also sits along #ScottishHillTrack route 265, Tomich to Glen Affric.
📷© Julian Paren, Geograph
As you may have seen, the Culra Bothy, along #ScottishHillTrack route 155, has now been demolished. There is currently no shelter at all in the vicinity. Work will begin this year on a replacement structure. The Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) is welcoming any donation to support this.
This week’s #ScottishHillTrack is route 167, Ardnastang (Strontian) to Glenfinnan by Loch Shiel.
The second part of this route goes north-east along the forest road on the side of Loch Shiel for almost 20km.
Start: NM799614
Finish: NM907807 or NM924794
📷Katharine Taylor
#ScottishHillTrack route 154 is another very long and rewarding route from Loch Rannoch through the wild heart of Ben Alder Forest to the eastern end of Loch Laggan.
Start: NN 506 576
Finish NN 554 898
Have you walked this route recently? Let us know in the comments 👇️
📷Tim Simons
This is your sign to get outside this weekend!
This sign stands at the start of #ScottishHillTrack route 303, Glen Torridon to Bridge of Grudie (Loch Maree), and points along the public footpath to Coire Mhic Nobuil.
Happy #FingerpostFriday!
📹Rachel Taylor
#ScottishHillTrack route 233 from Kingussie to Coignafearn (Tomatin) by the River Findhorn is a very long route through the rolling hills and long glens of Monadhliath.
📷Adam Ward
#HillTrackTuesday
Its #HillTrackTuesday!
This week we’re highlighting #ScottishHillTrack route 298, Kinloch Damh (Loch Damh to Annat or Shieldaig (Loch Torridon).
Start: NG 850 476
Finish: NG 890 542 or NG 816 542
📷Tim Simons, looking towards Beinn Bhan from the south end of Loch Damh
This week’s #HillTrackTuesday comes from Dumfries and Galloway and is #ScottishHillTrack route 79: Clatteringshaws to Dalmellington.
Start: NX 567 771
Finish: NS 480 058
You can also find the full route description here:
scotways.com/heritage-pat...
📷Ross Muir
#ScottishHillTrack route 221 from Glenbuchat (Strathdon) to Cabrach is between the upper reaches of the Rivers Don and Deveron. It crosses high, featureless ground where paths and tracks are barely discernible in places, so good navigational skills are required in poor conditions.
Happy #HillTrackTuesday!
This week’s #ScottishHillTrack is route 313 from Lochluichart or Achnasheen to Loch a’ Bhraoin (Braemore).
Start: NH312626 or NH198599
Finish: NH162760
📹Rachel Taylor
Our first #HilltrackTuesday of the year comes from #ScottishHillTrack 139, Bonawe (Loch Etive) to Glen Etive.
This 22km route goes along the west shore of Loch Etive for most of its length, with excellent views across the loch to Ben Cruachan and Ben Starav (pictured here).
📷Adam Ward
This week's #FingerpostFriday comes from Angus, which points to Lethnot Brechin and stands along the #ScottishHillTrack route 192.
👀 Can you guess the loch?
💡Here’s a clue: A historical battle took place on the shores of this loch, and it's near to a #ScottishHillTrack route.
Drop your guess in the comments 👇
📷Arthur Shepard
This week, we’re showcasing #ScottishHillTrack route 80 from Barr to Carsphairn in South Ayrshire. The Ruins of Woodhead village, pictured here, is a reminder of the once-thriving lead mining industry in the area.
📷©Nick Addington
Some views along #ScottishHillTrack route 338 in #Assynt, Sutherland
🎥Rachel Taylor
A small map featuring hill tracks in the cairngorms.
This small map of hill tracks in the Cairngorms featured on the back of our membership cards back in 1995.
Have you followed one of these #ScottishHillTrack routes recently?
Let us know in the comments 👇
Two people walk along a muddy path alongside Loch Lomond.
The #WestHighlandWay has been shortlisted as candidates for Britain’s Favourite Path. #ScottishHillTrack route 113 follows this scenic and very popular section of the West Highland Way from Rowardennan to Inversnaid and Inverarnan.
📸 Rachel Taylor
Four highland cows on a Scottish hill track
Happy Moooooonday!
Starting the week with some Highland calm. Whether you’re hitting the hills, heading to work, or just dreaming of Scotland’s great outdoors – we hope your Monday is off to peaceful start.
📍 Along #ScottishHillTrack Route 169, Inverscaddle (Ardgour) to Glenfinnan
A cobbled stone bridge arches over a river. A large shrub/tree appears to be growing alongside the centre of the bridge next to the riverbank Powerlines and rolling hills can be seen in the distance.
Our #HeritagePath of the Month is the Corrieyairack Pass, from Laggan in Badenoch to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness.
For information regarding this Heritage Path, and also a #Scottishhilltrack, read more here:
