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Date: Wednesday 1st September 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 Booking ref: 004039ARDN

It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. 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: Tuesday 7th September Area: Assynt, Sutherland

Short walk to Nature around Lochinver

Join the Ranger for a leisurely stroll. Aimed at folk who don't wish to undertake longer more

demanding walks but would still like to get out in the fresh air to aid their health and well-being.

Meet at An Cala café, Lochinver. All walks will be less than 2km and on level paths. If you have

problems booking contact [email protected] or phone 07825116516

Time: 11am - 12pm Booking ref: 004102ULLA





Date: Thursday 9th September Area: Assynt, Sutherland

Bone caves, Inchnadamph

Guided walk back in time to just after the ice-age where the bones of reindeer, polar bears and even

humans were discovered in the caves. Stout footwear is essential. It is a good path but steep in

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places. Total distance for this walk is 5km. Meet at the Bone Caves car park 4km south of

Inchnadamph. Grid Ref: NC250200.

If you have problems booking contact [email protected] 07825116516






Date: Wednesday 15th September Area: Ardnamurchan




out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat,








Date: Thursday 16th September Area: North Sutherland

Aird Torrisdale to Skerray Walk

Great coastal walk with fantastic geology, sea views and wildlife. Reasonable level of fitness needed,

suitable walking gear and packed lunch required. 4.3mi/7km. Meeting place given out on booking.

Donations welcome.

Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm Booking ref: 004166FARR










Date: Thursday 16th September Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Short Walk into Nature – Old Railway Line, Grantown-on-Spey

Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect

with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air.

Different theme each walk – you choose?! All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are generally flat,

approximately an hour or so 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. Good dogs very welcome. Over 18’s only please. Booking essential 24 hours beforehand.

Time: 10.30am – 11.30am Booking ref: 004183GRAN




Contact: [email protected] 07818 588 222

Date: Thursday 16th September Area: Assynt, Sutherland

Fungi in Culag wood

Destroying Angels, Ergot and Chanterelles are a some of the marvellous fungi you will find in this

wonderful woodland. Meet the different mushrooms and learn their secrets in one of the best

woods for fungi in Sutherland. Bring packed lunch. 3km walk. Meet at Woodside car park, Culag

Woods, past Lochinver Primary on the road to Inverkirkaig. Grid ref: NC 093215. If you have

problems booking contact [email protected] 07825116516












Date: Sunday 19th September Area: Inverness

Beach Tidy at Ardersier

Join us to clear up Ardersier Beach as part of the Million Mile Beach Clean initiative. Meet at the

slipway car park opposite the Gun Lodge Hotel. Gloves, bags and litter pickers will be provided. You

can try your hand at building stone towers too! No need to book but children must be accompanied

by a responsible adult.

Time: 2pm - 4pm Booking: No need to book



Contact: [email protected] 07771370959

Date: Tuesday 21st September Area: North Caithness

Holborn Head Walk

Join the ranger on a guided circular walk around Holborn Head by Thurso. Wonderful geology and

coastal views on this 5.3mi/8.5km guided walk over some rough ground and inclines. Meeting place

given out on booking. Donations welcome.

Time: 10am – 2pm Booking ref: 004167THUR





Date: Tuesday 21st September Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Short Walk into Nature – Craigellachie, Aviemore











Time: 10.30am – 12pm Booking ref: 004184KING





Date: Tuesday 21st September Area: Assynt, Sutherland











Date: Wednesday 22nd September Area: Lochaber, Fort William

Eco Kids for the under 5's

Join the Countryside Ranger at Fort William Library for fun, games and activities linked to nature

from making bird feeders to mud painting, natural art to stories. These sessions are aimed at the

under 5's and their accompanying adults.

Booking is essential due to very limited places and the accompanying adult must also book a space

along with the child.







event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Time: 2pm - 3pm Booking ref: 004165LOCH



Date: Thursday 23rd September Area: Assynt, Sutherland

Clachtoll Coastal walk

Ranger led guided walk through a crofting township rich in wildlife, to the iron-age Clachtoll broch.

Hear the stories of skeletons, ancient saunas and catastrophic collapse. We will see signs of otters

and show you how to look for whales and dolphins as well as seeing some extraordinary ancient life

forms in the rocks. This walk is a 4km circular walk. Suitable for families. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car

park. If you have problems booking contact [email protected] 07825116516

Time: 11am -3pm Booking ref: 004100ULLA





Date: Friday 24th September Area: Lochaber, Ballachulish

Quarry Kids - Eco fun for under 5's

Fun outdoor activities for the under-fives and their accompanying adults including pond dipping, bug

hunting and natural art.

Booking for this event is essential and adults must book a place along with their child.

Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty and wellies or suitable shoes.

Time: 10am - 11am Booking ref: 004161LOCH











Date: Friday 24th September Area: Sutherland

Fungi Foray at Ledmore and Migdale

Fun guy or foe? Join us to look at some of the spectacular mushrooms to be found in the woods

around Spinningdale and learn what you need to look for to identify them.

This is designed as an identification workshop and not a foraging session. We will look at a variety of

different species both edible and inedible.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited. We will meet at the main car park to Ledmore and Migdale

woods.

Time: 10am – 12pm Booking ref: 003117GOLS





Date: Tuesday 28th September Area: North Sutherland

Strathy Priest’s Stone and Rocking Stone

Hill walk at Strathy to view the carved Priest's Stone and then on to the Rocking Stone used to call

the clan in times of need. Some difficult walking and wet ground to navigate so suitable walking gear

and packed lunch required. 4mi/6.4km. Meeting place given out on booking. Donations welcome.

Time: 10am – 2pm Booking ref: 004168FARR










Date: Wednesday 29th September Area: Lochaber, Kinlochleven

Eco Kids - Kinlochleven

Outdoor fun for under 5's and their accompanying adults with activities including exploring the

woods, bug hunts, natural art, mini dens etc.

Please wear old clothes and suitable shoes and bring waterproofs just in case.

Meet at the Leven Centre Car park.

Time: 10am – 11am Booking ref: 004162KNLV





Date: Wednesday 29th September Area: Ardnamurchan












Date: Thursday 30th September Area: Inverness

A Bat Walk around Ness Islands





A short talk on bats at the Botanic Gardens followed by a walk to the Ness Islands to try and spot

them using bat detectors. Please wrap up warmly and bring a torch. Booking is essential and children

must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Booking ref: 004089INHS





Date: Friday 1st October Area: Inverness

A Bat Walk around Ness Islands

A short talk on bats at the Botanic Gardens followed by a walk to the Ness Islands to try and spot

them using bat detectors. Please wrap up warmly and bring a torch. Booking is essential and children

must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Booking ref: 004089INHS





Date: Friday 1st October Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Bats! Bats! Bats!

Bats are truly fascinating creatures and our only flying mammal. Come along and find out what bats

eat, where they live and other interesting facts about these wonderful creatures as we wander

through Grantown-on-Spey.

As with all ranger walks we will be enjoying fresh air, company and wildlife sights and sounds. There

is some rough ground by the riverside. Families, adults and good dogs welcome! No unaccompanied

children. Booking essential 24 hours beforehand.

Time: 7pm – 9pm Booking ref: 004187GRAN









Date: Tuesday 5th October Area: Assynt, Sutherland











Date: Wednesday 6th October Area: Lochaber, Fort William



















Date: Thursday 7th October Area: North Caithness

Broubster Forest Guided Walk

Join the ranger on a brisk guided walk around Broubster Forest in Caithness. Walking mostly on forest tracks but we will go over some rough ground to enjoy lunch by the hidden Loch nan Clachan Geala. We will return via similar route back to start point. Suitable walking gear, packed lunch and reasonable level of fitness required. Meeting place given out on booking. Donations welcome. Time: 10.30am – 2pm Booking ref: 004169THUR





Date: Monday 11th October Area: Lochaber, Ballachulish

Family Bioblitz fun in the quarry

Join the Countryside Ranger to find out what bugs, plants, fish, birds, mammals etc. call Ballachulish

quarry home - how many different species will we find? We will explore the ponds, meadow and

woodland areas to see who lives there.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have experience of identifying

species that's great but as long as you’re up for a few hours of fun then no experience is necessary.

We will also be doing a clean-up/litter pick and remove any invasive non-native species we find and

finish with toasting marshmallows over an open fire.

Please wear old clothes and bring waterproofs and a snack and drink.



Time: 10am – 12pm Booking ref: 004164KNLV







Date: Monday 11th October Area: Ardnamurchan

Eco Fun @ Ardnamurchan Library

Join the Countryside Ranger for some fun environmental activities at Ardnamurchan Library. With a

different theme each week you can book one or come along to them all. Suitable for children aged 7-

12, please book children a place.



Time: 2.30pm – 4pm Booking ref: 004185ARDN



Date: Tuesday 12th October Area: Inverness

An Eagle Odyssey at the Ness Islands

Follow in the flight of Scotland’s national bird – the majestic golden eagle on this trail of clues and

puzzles around the Islands. Discover more about the amazing features this bird has which help it

survive in our harsh upland climate. This is a self-led family event, children must be accompanied by

an adult. Meet at the Ness Islands side of the footbridge from the Bught Road car park entrance.

Time: 2pm – 3.30pm Booking ref: No booking required



Booking: No booking required.


Date: Tuesday 12th October Area: Lochaber, Kinlochleven

Eco Kids - Kinlochleven

Outdoor fun for under 5's and their accompanying adults with activities including exploring the

woods, bug hunts, natural art, mini dens etc.




Please wear old clothes and suitable shoes and bring waterproofs just in case.

Meet at the Leven Centre Car park.



Time: 10am – 11am Booking ref: 004162KNLV



Date: Wednesday 13th October Area: Ardnamurchan




out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat,








Date: Wednesday 13th October Area: Inverness

Castle to Garden Walk

Take a gentle walk from Inverness Castle through the Ness Islands to the Botanic Gardens with your

local High Life Highland Ranger. We shall be looking at the local history and wildlife to be discovered

along this beautiful route.

Booking essential & children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Time: 10am – 11.30am Booking ref 004095INHS









Date: Thursday 14th October Area: Assynt, Sutherland

Bone caves, Inchnadamph

Guided walk back in time to just after the ice-age where the bones of reindeer, polar bears and even

humans were discovered in the caves. Stout footwear is essential. It is a good path but steep in

places. Total distance for this walk is 5km. Meet at the Bone Caves car park 4km south of

Inchnadamph. Grid Ref: NC250200. If you have problems booking contact

[email protected] 07825116516






Date: Friday 15th October Area: Easter Ross

Monarchs of the Glen, Strathconon

Join the Ranger for a fabulous opportunity to witness the wonder of the annual red deer rut, where

the males show off their funky moves and loud bellows while the females hang around watching.

We will meet at the car parking space at the entrance to Glen Meinich in Strathconon.

Spaces are limited for this event, so booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an

adult.

Time: 10am – 12pm Booking ref: 004048FRTS











Date: Monday 18th October Area: Ardnamurchan

Eco Fun @ Ardnamurchan Library

Join the Countryside Ranger for some fun environmental activities at Ardnamurchan Library. With a

different theme each week you can book one or come along to them all. Suitable for children aged 7-

12, please book children a place.



Time: 2.30pm – 4pm Booking ref: 004185ARDN



Date: Tuesday 19th October Area: Assynt, Sutherland











Date: Tuesday 19th October Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Bats Treasure Trail







Do you have what it takes to be a bat? Drop in, self-led event aimed at family groups. Follow the

marked trail and see if you can answer the questions and complete the course. Event venue: Loch

Imrich, Newtonmore. Meet at the Golf Course Road entrance to the site to collect your pack.

Postcode: PH20 1DL. Grid ref: NN718992. No unaccompanied children please.

Time: 1pm – 4pm



Booking: Booking not required


Date: Wednesday 20th October Area: North Caithness

Dunnet Whale Sand Sculpture

As part of the children’s holiday activities come along to Dunnet Beach by the Seadrift Centre to join

the ranger in building the largest sand sculpture of a whale we can manage. Bring your spades and

wrap up warm for this activity. This is a drop-in event and booking isn’t required but children must

be accompanied by an adult. Donations on the day are very welcome.

Time: 2pm – 4pm Booking ref: 004173THUR





Date: Wednesday 20th October Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

A Short Walk into Nature – Old Railway Line, Grantown-on-Spey







Time: 11am – 12.30pm Booking ref: 004188GRAN








Date: Wednesday 20th October Area: Easter Ross

Autumn Crafts at The Muir Hub

Join the Countryside Ranger for a natural art session. We will use abundant natural materials and

colours of the season to get creative.

There is no need to book for this event just come along to The Muir Hub between 10am and 1pm.

All materials will be provided but feel free to bring along some leaves or seeds that inspire you.

Time: 10am - 1pm Booking ref: No booking required





Date: Thursday 21st October Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Red Squirrel Treasure Trail @ Ralia Woods, Newtonmore

Do you have what it takes to be a red squirrel? Drop in, self-led event aimed at family groups. Follow

the marked trail and see if you can solve all of the questions and complete the course. Event venue:

Ralia Woods, Newtonmore. Park at Ralia café car park. Post code: PH20 1BD. Grid Ref: NN698967.

Distance approx. 0.5km or so. Some rough ground and a steep slope. No unaccompanied children

please.

Time: 1pm – 4pm










Date: Thursday 21st October Area: Assynt, Sutherland

Achmelvich Coastal walk

Ranger led guided walk along this stunning piece of coastline. We will see signs of otters, learn how

to look for whales and dolphins, and find out what crofting is all about. This walk is a 6km circular

walk to the 19th century clack mill at Altanabradhan. The path is rough in places and requires a bit of

easy scrambling. Meet at Achmelvich Beach car park. If you have problems booking contact

[email protected] 07825116516






Date: Friday 22nd October Area: Nairn

Minibeasts Treasure Trail

Did you know that someone who studies bugs and minibeasts is called an ‘Entomologist’? Do you

think you’d make a good entomologist? Find out at this drop in, self-led event aimed at family

groups. Follow the marked trail and see if you can answer the questions and complete the course.

Event venue: Nairn Leisure Park. Meet the ranger based just outside the Leisure Centre to collect

your pack. Grid ref: NH 877 569 and Post code: IV12 4HN No unaccompanied children please.

Time: 1pm – 4pm





Date: Friday 22nd October Area: Nairn





Bats! Bats! Bats!

Bats are truly fascinating creatures and our only flying mammal. Come along and find out what bats

eat, where they live and other interesting facts about these wonderful creatures as we wander

through The Riverside Park.

As with all ranger walks we will be enjoying fresh air, company and wildlife sights and sounds. There

is some rough ground by the riverside. Families, adults and good dogs welcome! No unaccompanied

children. Booking essential up to 24 hours beforehand.

Time: 6.30pm - 8pm Booking ref: 004189NAIR





Date: Friday 22nd October Area: North Sutherland

Borgie Forest Bushcraft

Children’s holiday activity based at Borgie Breco Forest in north Sutherland. Come along and join the

rangers and Youth Development Service to learn some basic bushcraft skills such as shelter building,

knots and safe fire starting. Children can be left with the rangers for this event. Booking is essential –

booking available from 1st October. Donations are very welcome for this event.

Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: 004174FARR





Date: Tuesday 26th October Area: Nairn

A Short Walk into Nature – Riverside Park, Nairn











Time: 10.30am – 12pm Booking ref: 004190NAIR





Date: Tuesday 26th October Area: North Sutherland

Ard Mor Walk at Bettyhill

Join the Ranger on a reasonably short circular guided walk around the headland of Ard Mor at

Bettyhill looking at the interesting geology and maybe even a porpoise or two on the sea. Suitable

walking gear required and reasonable level of fitness. 3 mi/4.8km. Donations welcome.

Time: 11am – 1.30pm Booking ref: 004175FARR





Date: Wednesday 27th October Area: Ardnamurchan
















Date: Thursday 28th October Area: Lochaber, Ballachulish

Quarry Kids - Eco fun for under 5's

Fun outdoor activities for the under-fives and their accompanying adults including pond dipping, bug

hunting and natural art.

Booking for this event is essential and adults must book a place along with their child.

Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty and wellies or suitable shoes.

Time: 10am-11am Booking ref: 004161LOCH





Date: Tuesday 2nd November Area: Assynt, Sutherland






Time: 11am-12pm Booking ref: 004102ULLA












Date: Wednesday 10th November Area: Lochaber, Fort William









Time:2pm - 3pm Booking ref: 004165LOCH



Date: Tuesday 16th November Area: Assynt, Sutherland











Date: Wednesday 24th November Area: Lochaber, Fort William

















Date: Tuesday 30th November Area: Assynt, Sutherland







We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland

wildlife and heritage.



Date: Wednesday 8th December Area: Lochaber, Fort William












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