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…
Climbing Fyrish is one of our favourite hill walks to do with kids. There is a wonderful sense of achievement for them when they reach the monument, and a good quality path all the way. In good weather, the views above the tree-line are fantastic. Distance: The Jubilee path is 4.5 miles / 7.2km return…
You may have seen the Duke of Gordon monument from the A9 or B9152, rising above Torr Alvie. It’s been on my wishlist for a while, and today was the day! This is a lovely wee walk, and we really enjoyed the views and the interesting memorials. Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.5km Parking: We parked…
Abriachan is one of our favourite places to go walking as a family. The main forest walkways are quirky and fun, with lots to see and do. It was one of the earliest community buyouts, and it is very impressive what the community has managed to achieve here. Above Abriachan is Carn Na Leitire (434m)…
