ACTIVE OUTDOORS

Hill walkers urged to get kitted up as seasons change

The body that represents the majority of Scotland's mountain rescue teams has warned of an increasing number of incidents on the hills.

Former Cairngorms National Park chief executive Duncan Bryden talks about a community venture in Tomatin, including some great walking and cycling.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is joined by Peter Evans on a Kintail Munro that offers an interesting hands-on ridge route for a more challenging day

With coronavirus restrictions beginning to ease, a number of events look set to go ahead during the remainder of 2021, subject to government advice.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Taking inspiration from the train window and finding time to visit places seldom seen

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Thousands hit the streets as the Loch Ness Marathon returned to Inverness at the weekend. Here, Meg Davidson shares her experience

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Traditional ways persist in the hills, as Peter Evans discovers on this ascent of a remote Corbett in Strathconon

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting on the beaten track just a stone’s throw from the A9 as John Davidson describes a cycle route in Sutherland

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson takes a ride over the hills to Strathdearn, where he learns about a community hub offering more than just a quick fix

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A long-distance trail near Inverness can play a key role in the drive for low-carbon tourism, according to the organisation behind the route.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: An expose stretch of coastline makes for an exciting paddle when you can explore the many rock features along the way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spends a glorious afternoon exploring the sights around Wick Bay in the far north

A Highland-based outdoors writer has published the first guide to one of Scotland's long-distance trails.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A great family walk in Torridon as John Davidson shares an easy circuit of Loch Clair and Loch Coulin

John Davidson enjoys a double header of events with the new Torvean Parkrun in Inverness followed by the Etape Loch Ness cycle sportive.