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Ramblers Scotland
We are Ramblers Scotland. We open the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking. And we step up to protect access and the places we all love to wander.
News
Ministers will make final Coul Links decision
The Scottish Government has 'called in' a council’s terrible decision to allow globally-protected ...
Ramblers Scotland unveils eight of the nation’s best “hidden paths”
Ramblers Scotland has revealed eight of the country’s finest ‘hidden paths’, all of which have ...
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Ramblers Scotland research reveals shocking inequality in the outdoors
New statistics highlight urgent need for investment in access, and how poorer Scots lack local ...
![Campaigners have united against ‘farcical’ shutting of iconic 200-year-old Edinburgh path](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/Radical Road campaign partners.jpg?itok=2nW_6u0w)
Thousands call for reopening of Edinburgh’s Radical Road
More than 3,600 people signed joint petition calling for urgent action from Historic Environment ...
![Ramblers Scotland president Zahrah Mahmood joins volunteers to mark success](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/Ramblers Scotland president Zahrah Mahmood (right) enjoying the Magnificent 11.jpg?itok=D1u4H_th)
Walkers celebrate “incredible” first year of Magnificent 11 Trail in Glasgow
Ramblers Scotland president Zahrah Mahmood joined Glasgow Ramblers to celebrate the first birthday ...
![Diversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title.](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/Living Streets Scotland director Stuart Hay, Ramblers Scotland director Brendan Paddy, Maree Todd MSP, Joshua Adeyemi, Paths for All CEO Kevin Lafferty.jpg?itok=pW0Im2hf)
Diversity champion scoops top Scottish Walking Awards title
An Edinburgh adventurer who promotes diversity in the outdoors has been named as the Overall ...
![Zahrah Mahmood, Ramblers Scotland president smiling into the camera](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/zahrah.jpg?itok=JDR03vf9)
'Hillwalking Hijabi’ named Ramblers Scotland president
Glasgow woman Zahrah Mahmood – known as ‘The Hillwalking Hijabi on Instagram – has today been ...
New data reveal zero deaths at Scotland’s under-threat level crossings
Network Rail continues shutting crossings, yet hard-won stats prove very low risk.
Take Your Next Step
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Find a walk
Search 50,000 Ramblers group walks, guided by a walk leader. Enter a location or postcode to find nearby Ramblers group walks.
![Four young ramblers looking over a map in a forest.](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2024-03/ramblers_scotland_out_there_award.jpg?itok=7O8MQhMc)
Out There Award
The Out There Award offers outdoors skills and confidence to young adults who otherwise may not feel that walking outdoors was for them.
![Four walkers consulting phones in an urban setting.](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2024-05/The Welcoming- Dundas Castle Loop - 23.02-min.jpg?itok=oYSmNOk_)
Ramblers Scotland’s Equalities Outreach Project
We are breaking down barriers by leading inspiring walks with refugees, asylum seekers and people from Global Majority communities.
![A group of six Ramblers walking along a narrow track across moorland](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2022-01/Scottish-access-rights.jpg?itok=W4qlc-cW)
A simple guide to Scottish access rights
How to enjoy Scotland’s world-class access rights, while following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
![A group of seven young hikers following a narrow path across moorland](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2022-01/Scotland-path-maps.jpg?itok=b355TtgU)
Scottish Paths Map
You can find paths across Scotland using our Scottish Paths Map, the best-ever map of the nation’s trails.
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How do paths work in Scotland?
Scotland’s world-class access rights mean you don’t need to stick to a path , but paths are very important in helping us all to enjoy our rights.
![A track visibly winding up a hill](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2022-05/Ledgowan-hilltracks.jpg?itok=t0lAm_8-)
Vehicle tracks in Scotland’s hills
Vehicle tracks in the hills can cause damage to fragile upland areas yet sadly they don’t need planning permission. We are campaigning for better regulation.
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Crossing railway lines in Scotland
Level crossings help walkers cross railway lines as safely as possible. But the legal use by walkers of private level crossings is disputed.
Inspiration
8 of Scotland's best hidden paths
Ramblers Scotland has revealed eight of the country’s finest ‘hidden paths’, all of which have been mapped for the first time thanks to its award-winning Scottish Paths Map.
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Britain’s Best Walks – Scotland
From the mountains and waterfalls of the Highlands, to the coastlines and urban parks of the Central Belt, check out which routes in Scotland made the top 100.
![Ben Nevis the highest mountain in Britain - 1,344 metres (4,406 ft) above sea level and is located in the Lochaber area of Scotland. The Caledonial canal can be seen in the foreground, beyond is Loch Linnhe and part of the town of Fort William](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2022-11/BenNevisGuide_BenNevisfromCorpach_0.jpg?itok=QnVGu1HD)
The best routes to walk up and near Ben Nevis
How to tackle the formidable Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain, and discover the best hikes close by too.
![A path leading to Bynack More with a couple of people moving along it](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2022-11/BaggingMunros_BynackMore.jpg?itok=HIIZYStG)
The easiest Munros to bag in Scotland
What is a Munro? What is Munro Bagging? Why should you want to ‘bag’ a Munro? And where should you begin? Your questions answered.
Current issues and consultations
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Objection to new Coul Links golf course
The Ramblers have submitted an objection letter to a proposed new golf course in Coul.
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Read the response here
Find the Ramblers response to consultation on planning guidance for 20-minute neighbourhoods.
![2 objections to planning applications relating to the Glenborrodale campaign](https://cdn.ramblers.org.uk/styles/small/s3/2023-09/Glenborrodale paths looking to Loch Sunart(1).jpg?itok=FHI4hkfE)
2 objections to planning applications relating to the Glenborrodale campaign
Find the Ramblers objections to planning applications relating to the Glenborrodale campaign.
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Response to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs NP park plan consultation
Find the Ramblers response to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs NP park plan consultation.