Countryside Rangers Upcoming Events 2023
Date: Thursday 26th January Area: Wester Ross
Ullapool Nature Club: How to identify and help garden birds, Ullapool Library
Come and join the ranger for some nature-related fun, games and learning at Ullapool Nature Club.
This new nature club in Ullapool for children aged 5-12 begins with learning about garden birds, how to identify them and how to help them in winter. We will be playing games and making feeders for them.
This is an inside session and is the first of three trials to see if the time and day suits participants.
Parents or guardians must register their child/children on arrival but can leave until pick up time at 7.30pm. No booking required.
We make no charge, but we rely on your donations to help us to run these sessions and to protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. Suggested donation £1-£2 per child.
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm Booking ref: n/a
Contact: [email protected] M: 07917307499
Date: Thursday 26th January Area: Caithness
Thurso to Castletown Walk
For my first walk of 2023, join the ranger on an 8.7km coastal edge walk from Thurso east to Castlehill in Castletown, Caithness. Enjoy fresh air and good company as we make our way along the coast looking for wildlife and wonderful sea views. Some rough walking so reasonable fitness, suitable walking gear and packed lunch required. Dogs are not welcome. Over 18 years only. Help with return vehicles needed. Booking essential.
Time: 10am – 2.30pm Booking ref: ACT000546
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 1st February Area: Inverness
Winter Wildlife Walk – Carnac Point
Join us for some fresh air and a 3 km walk to Carnac Point and along the South Kessock shoreline. Run by the High Life Highland Ranger and the Merkinch Local Nature Reserve Officer, we will be looking out for seashore wildlife. Binoculars are available. Meet at the car park next to The Carnac Point entrance gate on the Kessock Road.
Time: 10am -12pm Booking ref: ACT000559
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Friday 3rd February Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Healthy Minds Group
Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! This week we’ll celebrate the fabulous nature found in the Cairngorms, doing some citizen science, and recording what we find. Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Contact: [email protected] 07818 588 222
Date: Wednesday 8th February Area: Inverness
Connecting Carers – A Tour of Clava Cairns
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. A journey into the past at this magical Bronze Age site not too far from Inverness. Uneven ground but reasonably accessible for wheelchair users & prams
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Saturday 11th February Area: Easter Ross
Dingwall Community Clear up
Join us for a community clear up event and some fun in the woods! We will be litter picking, removing garden waste and non-native Rhododendron bushes to improve the woods for local people and wildlife. We will also have a fire going and a shelter up so we can stop for hot drinks.
We need your help to get it all done! It’s a great way to stretch your legs and get active outdoors after Christmas!
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring warm clothing and snacks for around the fire (hot water will be provided)
Time: 1pm – 4pm Booking ref: N/A
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]
Date: Wednesday 15th February Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 16th February Area: Inverness
A City Stroll – Ness Islands & The River Ness
Join the High Life Highland Countryside Ranger for a leisurely 3km stroll through the Ness Islands and along the river looking out for wildlife and the changing of the season. Adults only. Meet at the main entrance to The Botanic Gardens.
Time: 10.30am – 12pm Booking ref: ACT000596
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Friday 17th February Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Healthy Minds Group
Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! This week we’ll celebrate the fabulous nature found in the Cairngorms, doing some citizen science, and recording what we find. Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Contact: [email protected] 07818 588 222
Date: Tuesday 21st February Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Bone Caves, Inchnadamph
Ranger led guided coastal walk through a crofting township rich in wildlife, to the iron-age broch. Hear about the new discoveries of the recent excavation, stories of how the iron age people lived and catastrophic collapse that ended it all. Watch for skuas, terns and divers and see signs of otters and see oyster plant and bog bean and others early flowers. Bring packed lunch. This is a 4km walk. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 040273.
Time: 11am – 2pm Booking ref: SORRY FULLY BOOKED
Cost: £10
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ranger-guided-walk-to-the-bone-caves-inchnadamph-tickets-510588693527
Contact: [email protected] Tel:07825 116516
Date: Thursday 23rd February Area: Wester Ross
Ullapool Nature Club: Tracking animals in Winter, Ullapool Library
Come and join the ranger for some nature-related fun, games and learning at Ullapool Nature Club.
This is a new nature club in Ullapool for children aged 5-12. This second meeting involves learning to be a nature detective and how to know animals are around when we can’t see them. Using footprints, hair, sounds and more we can learn to look for signs of animals in the wild.
This is an inside session and is the second of three trial sessions to see if the time and day suits participants.
Parents or guardians must register their child/children on arrival but can leave the child until pick up time at 7.30pm. No booking required.
We make no charge, but we rely on your donations to help us to run these sessions and to protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. Suggested donation £1-£2 per child.
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm Booking ref: n/a
Contact: [email protected] M: 07917307499
Date: Thursday 23rd February Area: North Sutherland
Strathy Hall to Melvich Walk
Visit old lime kilns, a promontory fort site and enjoy wonderful coastal scenery on this ranger led 10.9km coastal walk, in north Sutherland. Some rough walking involved so good level of fitness, suitable walking gear and packed lunch required. Over 18years only and booking is essential. Dogs are not welcome on these walks. Help with return vehicles needed.
Time: 10am – 3pm Booking ref: ACT000548
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Friday 24th February Area: Easter Ross
Lily Loch Lichen Safari
Do you like Lichen? Have you never heard of it before but interested to know more? Join the Ranger for a short walk at Lily Loch in Muir of Ord to discover a whole new world!
Lichen are a combination of fungi and algae working together to support each other and they come in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes and forms. They were one of the first organisms to start colonising the earth and they can tell us a lot about our environment. They are well worth getting to know better.
This event is not suitable for children.
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Booking ref: ACT000570
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]
Date: Wednesday 1st March Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 2nd March Area: Caithness
Connecting Carers – Thurso River
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Enjoy a leisurely 2km walk with the countryside Ranger to spot and learn about the coastal wildlife found by Thurso river mouth and shore. Use our telescope to get a close-up view of some of the wildlife we find – who knows what we’ll see?
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Friday 3rd March Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Healthy Minds Group
Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! This week we’ll celebrate the fabulous nature found in the Cairngorms, doing some citizen science, and recording what we find. Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Contact: [email protected] 07818 588 222
Date: Wednesday 15th March Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 15th March Area: Easter Ross
Connecting Carers – Dingwall Walk
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Join Ranger Marcia for a short walk into nature in Dingwall.
Time: 10.30 – 11.30am
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Thursday 16th March Area: Wester Ross
Connecting Carers – Spring Unfolding at Ullapool Riverside
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Join Ranger Jenny on this short walk recognising early signs of spring in trees and flowers and birds.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Friday 17th March Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Healthy Minds Group
Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! This week we’ll celebrate the fabulous nature found in the Cairngorms, doing some citizen science, and recording what we find. Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Contact: [email protected] 07818 588 222
Date: Wednesday 22nd March Area: Sutherland
Lichen Safari at Ledmore and Migdale
Do you like Lichen? Have you never heard of it before but interested to know more? Join the Ranger for a short walk around the Woodland Trust Reserve at Ledmore and Migdale to discover a whole new world!
Lichen are a combination of fungi and algae working together to support each other and they come in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes and forms. They were one of the first organisms to start colonising the earth and they can tell us a lot about our environment. They are well worth getting to know better.
This event is not suitable for children.
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Booking ref: Eventbrite
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]
Date: Thursday 23rd March Area: Caithness
Brough to Dwarick Pier via Dunnet Head
If you are feeling fit enough? Why not join the countryside ranger on a 11.4km walk, the full way around Dunnet Head in north Caithness, the most northerly point of mainland U.K. Spectacular sea views and hopefully some interesting wildlife to enjoy on route. Some rough walking involved so a good level of fitness, suitable walking gear and packed lunch are required. Over 18 years only. Dogs are not welcome on these guided walks. Booking is essential. Help with return vehicles needed.
Time: 10am – 3pm Booking ref: ACT000549
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 29th March Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 30th March Area: Wester Ross
Ullapool Nature Club: Amphibians and Reptiles, Ullapool Library
Come and join the ranger for some nature-related fun, games and learning at Ullapool Nature Club.
This is a new nature club in Ullapool for children aged 5-12. Our third session is all about our native amphibians and reptiles
If the weather allows, we will go outside for some of this session so please bring appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes.
Parents or guardians must register their child/children on arrival but can leave the child until pick up time at 7.30pm. No booking required.
We make no charge, but we rely on your donations to help us to run these sessions and to protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. Suggested donation £1-£2 per child.
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm Booking ref: n/a
Contact: [email protected] M: 07917307499
Date: Friday 31st March Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Healthy Minds Group
Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! This week we’ll celebrate the fabulous nature found in the Cairngorms, doing some citizen science, and recording what we find. Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Contact: [email protected] 07818 588 222
Date: Tuesday 4th April Area: Arisaig/Mallaig
Easter Family day in Arisaig Gardens
Join Active Schools Co-Ordinator Pam and Countryside Ranger Eilidh-Ann for soe fun family activities in Arisaig Gardens. This is a drop-in event so no need to book!
Time: 11am – 2pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 12th April Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Friday 14th April Area: Easter Ross
Connecting Carers – Alness Walk
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Join Ranger Marcia for a short walk into nature in Alness.
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Sunday 16th April Area: Inverness
Community Beach Clean – Ardersier Bay
Join us on ‘Keep Scotland Beautiful’ month and help clear up the rubbish blown into the bay after the winter storms. Litter pickers, gloves and bags provided. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the slipway car park down the lane opposite The Gun Lodge Hotel, Ardersier.
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: No booking required just turn up at the car park.
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Thursday 20th April Area: Inverness
Connecting Carers – Culloden Woods Walk
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. A wildlife and history tour of this beautiful woodland. Path uneven in places with some gentle slopes. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Tuesday 25th April Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Connecting Carers – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Immerse yourself in the glorious Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Wednesday 26th April Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Thursday 4th May Area: Lairg
Connecting Carers – Ferrycroft woodland walk
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Join Ranger Donald for a short woodland walk into nature at Ferrycroft.
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Sunday 7th May Area: Inverness
Guided Hill Walk No 1: Stac Gorm by Loch Ruthven. 3km/1.86 miles
A short but steep walk up this beautiful little hill with amazing views over Loch Ruthven and Strathnairn. We will be taking it slow and steady, but a reasonable level of fitness is required. Boots and gaiters for the boggy lower slopes essential! Please bring a hot drink and snack. If we have time at the end, we can visit the Loch Ruthven bird hide.
Minibus transport provided to and from Inverness. More details given out on booking. This is the 1st in a series of 4 guided hill walks we are offering over the summer. They get progressively higher and longer so you can build up your fitness level and experience if you book on all four walks. If you prefer you can just book on individual walks at the level that would suit you best.
Time: 10am – 1.30pm
There is a charge of £15 for this event and transport is included. We rely on your support to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Friday 12th May Area: Caithness
Connecting Carers – Thurso River
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Enjoy a leisurely 2km walk with the countryside Ranger to spot and learn about the coastal wildlife found by Thurso river mouth and shore. Use our telescope to get a close-up view of some of the wildlife we find – who knows what we’ll see?
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Wednesday 7th June Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Friday 9th June Area: Inverness
Flutter by Butterflies – Ardersier Common
We shall be searching for some of the insect world’s most beautiful creatures. Ardersier Common is a haven for butterflies including some rarities. Suitable for families, wheelchair users and butterfly boffins of all ages. If you have your own butterfly net please bring it along. We will be walking no further than 1km.
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm Booking ref: ACT000597
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected]07771370959
Date: Wednesday 14th June Area: Caithness
Connecting Carers – Thurso River
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Enjoy a leisurely 2km walk with the countryside Ranger to spot and learn about the coastal wildlife found by Thurso river mouth and shore. Use our telescope to get a close-up view of some of the wildlife we find – who knows what we’ll see?
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Sunday 18th June Area: Inverness
Guided Hill Walk No 2: Meallan na Ceardaich from Dog Falls – Glen Affric, 6km/3.75 miles
A 6km walk up this beautiful hill with amazing views across Glen Affric. The hill is steep in places so we will be taking it slow and steady, but a reasonable level of fitness is required. Boots and gaiters for the boggy lower slopes essential! Please bring a snack and a hot drink.
Minibus transport provided to and from Inverness. More details given out on booking. This is the 2nd in a series of guided hill walks we are offering over the summer. They get progressively higher and longer so you can build up your fitness level and experience if you book on all four walks. If you prefer you can just book on individual walks at the level that would suit you best.
Time: 10am – 4pm
There is a charge of £25 for this event and transport is included. We rely on your support to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Wednesday 21st June Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday 21st June Area: Badenoch & Strathspey
Connecting Carers – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. Immerse yourself in the glorious Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
Date: Wednesday 5th July Area: Ardnamurchan
A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian
Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.
Time: 11am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Call or email to book
Contact: [email protected]
Date: Sunday 16th July Area: Inverness
Guided Hill Walk No 3: Meal Fuar-mhonaidh near Drumnadrochit. 9km/5.5miles
Join us for walk up this beautiful pudding shaped hill by Loch Ness with magnificent views all around. The hill is steep in places so we will be taking it slow and steady, but a reasonable level of fitness is required. Boots and gaiters for the boggy lower slopes essential! Please bring a snack and a hot drink.
Minibus transport provided to and from Inverness. More details given out on booking. This is the 3rd in a series of 4 guided hill walks we are offering over the summer. They get progressively higher and longer so you can build up your fitness level and experience if you book on all four walks. If you prefer you can just book on individual walks at the level that would suit you best.
Time: 10am – 5pm
There is a charge of £25 for this event and transport is included. We rely on your support to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: [email protected] 07771370959
Date: Thursday 20th July Area: Inverness
Connecting Carers – A Walk around Inshes Park
The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are working in conjunction with Connecting Carers to provide a series of short walks, giving carers across the Highlands the opportunity to engage with nature. A new park on the edge of Inverness with wooded slopes and stream. Very good tarmac paths and gentle slopes.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Booking: Walks and other adult Connecting Carers events can be browsed and booked on our website page for events: https://connectingcarers.org.uk/activities-events/all-events/
Contact: [email protected] or the Carer Support line on 01463 723560
