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ACTIVE OUTDOORS
BOOK REVIEW: Much more to discover on the Moray Way
BOOK REVIEW: Much more to discover on the Moray Way
The Moray Way Companion, by Norman Thomson. Published by Birlinn, £14.99
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Traffic-free trail is perfect for families on the Speyside Way
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Traffic-free trail is perfect for families on the Speyside Way
A newly improved path makes this 10-mile linear route a great way to cycle with children on an abandoned railway line that has been reinvented
The story of Active Outdoors
The story of Active Outdoors
Find out a little bit more about Active Outdoors, and meet the team behind the north's number one outdoors column!
Plans unveiled for the £800,000 revamp of Academy Street in Inverness
Plans unveiled for the £800,000 revamp of Academy Street in Inverness
Highland Council launches a public consultation on proposals to limit traffic and encourage pedestrian and cycle use
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Summer starts here with mountain bike fun on Kelpies Trails
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Summer starts here with mountain bike fun on Kelpies Trails
John Davidson ends the week with a Friday night trip to Abriachan to enjoy the mountain bike trails with his daughter
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: High Hopes for the long and winding road to Altnaharra
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: High Hopes for the long and winding road to Altnaharra
The Hope Lodge to Altnaharra road has always been very narrow, winding and with few passing places over its 20 miles.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs
As the Caithness Broch Project creates a series of new itineraries for visitors the the far north, John Davidson looks at a few of the best sites
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Community rallies as Highland Cross returns with a soaking
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Community rallies as Highland Cross returns with a soaking
John Davidson was among more than 600 finishers who endured a wet coast-to-coast crossing on Saturday as one of the area's most-loved events was back
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: One-way ticket to paddle glorious Caithness coastline
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: One-way ticket to paddle glorious Caithness coastline
With the logistics sorted, time to kayak under great cliffs, into hidden caves and around beautiful bays
New ebike chargers coming to Caledonia Way cycle route
New ebike chargers coming to Caledonia Way cycle route
Ebike riders on the Caledonian Way will soon be able to recharge their batteries in more ways than one when pedalling the long-distance route.
