Resources

The following may be of interest:

Glossary of Gaelic terms

Scottish Outdoor Access Code – enjoy the Scottish hills responsibly. Also provides stalking information for selected hills.

Ordnance Survey maps and map references

We use UK National Grid references to specify walk start points. The location can then be shown on a map using gridreferencefinder.com/os.php (if the link doesn’t open for you, copy the address and paste it in to your browser’s address bar). Walkers – and those submitting walk proposals – can find details of how to use this here.

Other mapping utilities which may be useful include:

  • Guide to Ordnance Survey map references
  • Online resources to find which OS map sheet covers a location (our walks program shows Landranger sheet number) –

Walkhighlands: free walks to inspire you

  • Detailed descriptions for over 2000 walks
  • Download route files to use with your GPS or smartphone

There is also a Walkhighlands app for smartphones. The app allows you to find nearby walks and download route descriptions and GPS mapping to your phone before you head out – so you’ll always have both the full description and the relevant route map, even if you have no signal. The route maps can show your current position based on your phone’s GPS.
This is a PWA app – it is not, and will not become, available via the app stores. It can be downloaded and installed direct to your device via an appropriate browser – Chrome for Android devices, Safari for Apple devices. It benefits from the inbuilt browser security: for further details click here.

Old walks programmes. You will need your members password to access this page

Scottish Walks and Cycling magazine appears every 2 months, and there is no charge subscribe to the digital edition – you can register here.

Who Owns Scotland search page – Click here to access a map-based resource which can be used to identify estates, and (with luck) contact details. You will need your members password.

Old maps – “side by side” comparison

For those interested in changes in the countryside over time, this resource from the National Library of Scotland allows you to view old maps, side by side with recent equivalents.

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