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National Bodies and Associations

The John Muir Trust: Named after the Scots born environmentalist and founder of the first National Parks in the USA, the Trust purchases some of the most scenic land throughout Scotland for the benefit of all.

The Mountain Bothies Association: The MBA, is an organisation that cares for the up keep of many mountain huts (bothies) in Scotland and other parts of upland Britain.

The Norwest Sgurramblers: are a group of mountain walking enthusiasts with membership throughout the U.K., who have regular meets to the highlands and islands of scotland during the whole year

North East Mountain Trust: is the environmental body representing mountaineering, climbing and walking clubs in the North East of Scotland. Their interests are both recreational and conservation.

The Ramblers Association: Campaigning body protecting the rights of walkers throughout the UK.

Scottish Natural Heritage: A governmental organisation tasked with the protection of the environment in Scotland.

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Information Sources and Services

The Angry Corrie: A hillwalking fanzine for Scottish hill-goers

Cairns and Cameras: Mountain photographs and slideshows, mainly of Scotland. Walks around Tayside.

The Cairngorm Weather Centre: See a recent photo of the weather on top of one of the UK's highest mountains.

Cairngorm Bothy Network: A website for all who use maintain and own bothies in NE Scotland.

Connery's Scottish Walks: A personal website of various walks and recommendations of where to visit in Scotland.

Fellwalker: This site offers a freeware hillwalking program download with a fully featured "summit" version for purchase. The site also includes a mountaineering photo quiz, as well as having a selection of articles and photos for viewing.

The Lakeland Way: The Lakeland Way, a stunning 25 mile walk between Borrowdale, Langdale, Wasdale

Mountain Nomad: A UK based on-line mountain sport magazine. Covering mountaineering, climbing, skiing and walking.

Mountain Walking in the UK: Information for those walking or leading groups in mountains in the UK

Outnet UK: Get the inside track on the outdoors! Outnet UK is a unique forum for people who work in the outdoors to share information and experiences.

The Outdoor Action Home Pages: Based at Princeton University, these pages are a great source for information on the delivery of Outdoor Education programmes.

Pete's Gear Page: From how to choose the right rucksack, to how to use those poles you got for Christmas correctly.

Routecards.co.uk: A search able database of walking routes complete with prepared route cards.

The Scottish Mountain Archive: Another Scottish Site. Complete with downloadable Hill Theme for Windows '95 and Munro's Tables.

Sub 3000: Scottish Hillwalking. Corbetts and other hills below 3000', and their history.

Trailsource: An online adventure guide to the best trails around the planet for hiking and biking.

The UK Meteorological Office: For the latest UK wide weather forecasts, complete with satellite images of Europe.

UK Mountaineering Group: UKMG do all mountain activities, climbing to mountain biking. We welcome anyone with a GSOH.

Walk Donegal: Complete Guide to Hill Walking in Co.Donegal - Ireland

Walking in Northern England: Features on walking in the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District & Northern England in general

Welcome to the Bog: Dedicated to hillwalkers and climbers everywhere who do what they do for enjoyment, not just for another tick.

Westwide Avalanche Network: A North American professional avalanche information site.

The West Highland Way: The official site for this Scottish long distance footpath that stretches from Glasgow to Fort William.

Walk on the Wild Side: Walks around the Corran Ferry near Fort William, Scotland

The Glasgow H .F.Outdoor Club: A hillwalking club which is based in Glasgow.

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Hillwalking Related Service Providers

AMBERresponse.com - Safety when hill walking : An automated personal safety service to alert your friends, family or colleagues if you do not return from a walk. As featured in the Daily Express and by BBC Radio Scotland.

Black Mountain Activities: Outdoor centre offering hillwalking, mountaineering and navigation courses in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

Curlew Guided Walking: Mountain walking holidays and hiking vacations in England - Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria. Guided rambling, trekking and outdoor breaks

Cotswold Outdoor: Suppliers of climbing, camping and walking equipment, all available to purchase securely online.

C-N-Do Scotland Walking Holidays and Mountain Courses: Scottish walking / hiking, backpacking & wildlife holidays since 1984. All round the Highlands and Islands. Skills for the hills courses.

David Matthews - Mountain Leader: Qualified Mountain Leader for the English Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Snowdonia.

Edinburgh Cameras Online:Scotland's #1 indpependent photographic retailer. Supplying the best photographic products at rock bottom prices.

Glencoe Mountain Sports: International mountain activity provider, based in Glencoe, Scotland.

Harvey Maps: Home page of the Orienteering and detailed map producer.

High Trek Snowdonia: Guided & self guided trekking holidays in North Wales (week-long luggage transported). Long weekend Courses & breaks in climbing, scrambling, navigation, Welsh 3000's, etc.

Highway 2 Ltd: Guided hillwalking and wilderness adventure holidays in the Angus Hills of Scotland and beyond.

hill-tribe: Walk, talk and make new friends in the beautiful Lake District. Walking weekends, navigation courses, special interest weekends, gear, maps and membership.

Key Adventures - Outdoor Activities and Team Building: Providers of outdoor activities, team building events, outdoor management development training, throughout the UK

Lake District DesktopsFree desktop wallpaper sized digital photographs of the English Lake District; a new image every other day.

Macs Adventure : Macs Adventure is an innovative and exciting walking adventure operator in Scotland. They specialise in guided and self-guided walking holidays and short breaks to Scotland.

Marie Curie Outdoor Challenge Events: have a wide range of hillwalking adventures from the Snowdon Mountain Challenge 2004 & Ben Nevis to Treks to Peru and Everest Base Camp.

Middle Marches Guided Walks: Guided walks around the Marches in the Borders of Scotland.

Mickledore Travel : offers individually tailored walking holidays in Northern England and the Lake District. As well as the established routes such as the coast to coast an Cumbria way they off their own routes through the Lake Distinct.

Mountain Art: View the mountain and wildland painting's of artist Anthony "Ginger" Cain.

Mountain Innovations :Provide fully inclusive guided walking holidays, navigation & winter skills courses mainly from our base in the Cairngorms. Also in NW Sutherland & Skye. Friendly & personal service. All meals freshly prepared and plentiful. Comfortable accommodation at Fraoch Lodge.

Mountain Activities: Information about hillwalking, trekking, hiking, climbing and mountaineering, free ads, tips, gear, accommodation, books ,maps and courses in the UK.

Munster Mountaineering: Information plus photos on hillwalking and climbing in the mountains of the southwest province of Munster, Ireland. It is also describes climbing and hillwalking guiding services in the area, offered by the website admin.

Nomadic Ventures: Trekking company based in Ireland, specialising in small group treks to Europe, Atlas and Wind River Ranges for 2000

Ordnance Survey: The UK's national mapping agency, which produces a wide range of mapping products for hill-goer and motorist alike.

The Sherpa Van Project: Provides a daily door to door baggage moving service on Britain's long distance trails, including an accommodation booking service.

Sherpa Expeditions, Worldwide Walking Holidays: Anything from a gentle ramble in Tuscany to a major Himalayan Expedition

Scottish Camping: New site established to provide the most detailed and comprehensive service to campers in scotland. Already the most sites in Highlands, Islands, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Steps To Unwind : Bespoke Trekking and Camping breaks in Scotland & Snowdonia. Also offering luxury walking holidays in the Costa Del Azahar, Spain.

Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA): Details of the orgainisation, along with descriptions of their hostels and services on offer.

Wandering Aengus Treks: A range of guided walking and hiking tours from easy walks to strenuous hikes and exciting scrambles on the highest peaks of England, Scotland and Wales. Fully inclusive holiday packages with no hidden extras.

West Coast Mountain Guides : Alan Kimber mountain guide offering mountaineering and hill walking related training and courses.

The White House Experience: A walker friendly 4 Diamond Bed and Breakfast 6 bedrooms most ensuite on the edge of The English Lake District. Residents Bar, Bar Meals available.

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