@redropescot
We're a national club for walkers and climbers with socialist and green ethics. Affiliated to Mountaineering Scotland. We have day walks and weekend trips - why not join us? https://www.redrope.org.uk/ http://facebook.com/redropescotland
Group using ice axes and crampons on snowy slope
It's absolutely full on winter conditions out there if you are heading to Scotland's mountains - and that means you need to carry and know how to use an ice-axe and crampons. If you don't, either choose a walk at lower levels, wait for the snows to melt before tackling the summits...
Group of hikers on a snowy hill looking at a view of rolling hills
Four walkers on a snowy hill summit walking away from the camera towards a hazy sun
Two walkers in waterproofs on a muddy, grassy coastal hillside with sea cliffs beyond.
A weekend of two halves - a sparkling Cheviot winter wonderland on Saturday and a cloudy St Abbs on Sunday. Staying at Wooler youth hostel, this was a new area to explore for the club.
We have monthly weekend trips, off to Killin in March, and new members always welcome!
Two walkers heading up a path in woodland, leaves on the ground.
We're heading back to Midlothian for our next walk, on Sunday 22 February. Gorebridge circular via Vogrie Country Park, Crichton & Borthwick castles and along the Gore Water. All welcome including non-members, more info and register here: forms.gle/3yBXM7y4MJ58...
Two walkers heading up a path in woodland, leaves on the ground.
We're heading back to Midlothian for our next walk, on Sunday 22 February. Gorebridge circular via Vogrie Country Park, Crichton & Borthwick castles and along the Gore Water. All welcome including non-members, more info and register here: forms.gle/3yBXM7y4MJ58...
"Scotland’s international reputation as a pioneer of outdoor access is in danger of becoming a hollow boast, unless politicians act.” - Our director @bjpaddy.bsky.social.
We're urging candidates in May's Holyrood election to commit to a £50million Scottish Paths Fund in the next 5-year parliament.👍
Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire.
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
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Four walkers on a path through woodland in winter, leaves on the ground and a holly tree by the path
Four people on a narrow path along the ridge of a hill amongst bare trees
A group of people reading an interpretation board in a clearing in a wood
Two groups each of two people heading up a path in woodland.
We enjoyed a lovely walk yesterday through the wooded glens of Midlothian - parts of Bilston, North Esk and Roslin. We kept out of the chilly wind and learned some local history! We do a walk near Edinburgh on the last Sunday of each month. All welcome!
Well worth chipping in to support Walkhighlands.
We love the app, especially as we’re often staying in places with no signal on weekend trips. It’s a great help to be able to download routes at home then use them to plan our day on the hills.
Woman hiker standing next to a stone memorial and a bench in woodland.
Made my first visit to the site of the Craigallion fire today.
A perfect excuse to share this lovely article about the history of the place by David Lintern on @walkhighlands.co.uk. All of us who enjoy the outdoors in Scotland should know about this history.
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/the-fir...
Our first day walk of 2026 is on Sunday 25 January.
Non-members are welcome!
Join us in Midlothian on a wander from Loanhead to Bilston Glen via Polton. Approx 5 miles walking. More details and sign up here: forms.gle/Rf9MqqHAWUMy...
Having campaigned for years to get planning controls over hilltracks (via @scotlink.bsky.social when I worked for @ramblersscotland.bsky.social), it's galling to see unauthorised & damaging tracks still being built. Here at Tinto, hardly a remote location!
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Love going away on these Red Rope trips!
I'm pretty sure I would've stayed at home given the poor weather forecast last weekend. But the commitment got me out - and up my first mountain of 2026.
A build up of snow along a burn on a grassy mountain, three walkers in cloud in the distance
Two walkers resting on the way up a snowy mountain side, in thick mist
Three hikers heading up a steep grassy hill with mountains behind in the cloud, just tipped with snow
Three walkers on a riverside path through a woodland, trees covered in lichen
A great start to 2026 with a weekend trip to Crianlarich. Members walked part of the West Highland Way, went cycling, climbed the Corbett Beinn Chuirn & explored Comrie's woodlands en route home.
We are away each month, why not join us? Non-members welcome! Email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk for info
Three people climbing a grassy hill above a highland glen with a river running through it. Cloudy skies.
A woman standing on a snowy mountain summit in thick cloud.
Below the clouds and inside the clouds yesterday, two different worlds.
Climbing the Corbett Beinn Chuirn from Glen Cononish on a great @redropescot.bsky.social trip.
'The Traitors' is Fake Scotland at its Worst | Adam Ramsay for Novara Media.
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2025 adds another dark red stripe to the climate stripes
New data confirms Earth’s third-warmest year on record, and 11th warmest year in a row.
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Our first day walk of 2026 is on Sunday 25 January.
Non-members are welcome!
Join us in Midlothian on a wander from Loanhead to Bilston Glen via Polton. Approx 5 miles walking. More details and sign up here: forms.gle/Rf9MqqHAWUMy...
Two hikers walking on a wet track along a glen, with cloudy skies ahead over mountains.
We're ready for 2026 with a new programme of weekend trips each month! First trip 16-18 Jan is to Crianlarich. Our last visit was Dec '24 and it was a bit dreich, but we had a good time! Train to Bridge of Orchy & back on West Highland Way.
Why not join us in 2026? Email scotland[at]redrope.org.uk
Will 2026 be the year when the Scottish Government say enough is enough and transfer responsibility for Holyrood Park away from Historic and Environment Scotland or will they let the failed mismanagement continue? parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/01/02/h...
A moon in the night sky reflected across the Firth of Forth with a pine tree in silhouette in the foreground
Selfie of 5 walkers, moon rising over trees and the Firth of Forth behind them
What a moon! A few of our members set off to walk back to Edinburgh from South Queensferry yesterday evening, enjoying great view of the Wolf Moon as it rose across the water.
Latest on the 7-year Radical Road closure. Deadline to comment on an application for permanent fencing is 13 Jan. Hopefully @ramblersscotland.bsky.social is on the case - and anyone else who is fed up with this blocked historic path in Holyrood Park
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Thanks for coming - and thanks for all you do to keep the walkway maintained and litter-free!
Lovely walk today from Balerno to Saughton Park with @redropescot.bsky.social. It was strange to be walking along the path without collecting litter as I often do with @wolct.bsky.social.
Group of people walking on an old railway path lined with trees and running alongside a river
Group of people in outdoor gear eating a packed lunch on a long bench next to the Water of Leith
Group of people in a church yard next to an old iron mortsafe
Heron sitting on a fallen tree across a river
Grey skies above but an enjoyable, sociable walk today along the Water of Leith path from Balerno. Made it as far as the lovely Four Square Park cafe in Saughton Gardens for a welcome coffee!
We aim to have a walk on the last Sunday of each month in 2026 - why not join us?
@wolct.bsky.social
A slightly muddy path through woodland with a fence to the left and autumn leaves overhead
Our last day walk of 2025, Sunday 28 Dec, Edinburgh. Meeting 10.45, walking Balerno to Roseburn along the Water of Leith, 12km on good paths. Options to stop at Slateford (8km) or carry on to Stockbridge (15km). All welcome, including non-members. More info & sign up here: forms.gle/2vBvKyiG8gZa...
As well as our monthly weekend trips & day walks we also meet up for ad hoc walks, depending on who is free. Always great to take advantage of good weather days! ☀️
This is in the context of the Rural Support Plan failing to seize the opportunity of reform. At @ramblersscotland.bsky.social we have equally flagged the failure of the RSP to deal with outdoor access in stark contrast to Wales. www.ramblers.org.uk/post-brexit-.... www.scotlink.org/environmenta...
Collapsed section of box bridge
Sad news today as the historic former railway bridge over the River Spey at Garmouth has partly collapsed into the river. It can no longer be crossed, which means that the Moray Coast Trail cannot now be completed in full.
Thanks to Rachael Millar for providing the photos.
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Two people walking on a path by a river, surrounded by woodland and with mountains in the distance under cloudy skies
A woman and two men hiking on a rocky mountain path above a glen with a river running through it
A man coming out of the low door of a mountain refuge hut.
Five people - two women and three men - around a table set with six plates of dinner, with wine glasses raised.
Despite the dire weather forecast we all had a fantastic trip to Glen Doll. The wind and rain weren't as bad as expected on Saturday and the hut was warm & cosy. Great company and good food too! Thanks to Carn Dearg MC for such a great hut!
Our next weekend trip is 16-18 Jan to Crianlarich.
