Brodie Castle walk – ducks and daffodils!
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Brodie Castle walk – ducks and daffodils!

This is a lovely short walk around the grounds of Brodie Castle, taking in the castle, a woodland pond with bird hides, and a Pictish stone monument. Brodie is home to a vast collection of daffodils, so I would particularly recommend a spring time visit. Length: 2.1 miles /3.4km It would be possible to shorten…

Nairn Beach to the west – an accessible coastal walk
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Nairn Beach to the west – an accessible coastal walk

Nairn is one of my favourite beaches, with miles of glorious white sand, rock pools, lovely cafes and lots of fun for children. It’s possible to walk in either direction; this route heads west from the main Central Beach towards the golf club. Distance: 1.8 miles / 3km return to the golf club. Parking: Lots…

Stac Gorm: a wee gem of a hill only half an hour from Inverness

Stac Gorm: a wee gem of a hill only half an hour from Inverness

Stac Gorm is one of my absolute favourite smaller hills. It’s only 430m tall, but has fantastic views in all directions from its rocky summit. It’s also a really fun hill to climb, with lots of rocky scrambling once you get up to the craggy part. The lower section of the path can be a…

Ardersier towards Fort George – an accessible coastal walk
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Ardersier towards Fort George – an accessible coastal walk

This is a beautiful wee walk around the bay from Ardersier village out to Fort George. There are fantastic views of the fort, and also down the Moray Firth. The first section (starting from the village end) is a very high quality path and suitable for all pushchairs (and I would think many wheelchairs). It…