Step up to save Scotland’s
mountain paths
mountain paths
As hill-goers, we are fortunate to have the free right of access to all the mountains and hills that Scotland has to offer. But how often do we stop to think about the physical impact we have on the mountain landscapes that we love?
Give something back and help us raise £300,000 to fund the repair of the badly eroded path on An Teallach, one of the most iconic mountains in Scotland and a prime example of a popular mountain path on privately owned land where no other funding is currently available.
Give something back and help us raise £300,000 to fund the repair of the badly eroded path on An Teallach, one of the most iconic mountains in Scotland and a prime example of a popular mountain path on privately owned land where no other funding is currently available.
So far we've raised over
£218,000
With more people than ever getting out to enjoy Scotland’s mountains, along with the effects of extreme weather and climate change, upland paths are deteriorating fast. And with no public funding available for upland path restoration and maintenance, it's up to us, the hillwalkers, mountaineers, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses and organisations who care about Scotland’s hills to give back to the mountains we all enjoy.
Saving mountain paths one penny at a time!
Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS) are excited to announce that the It’s Up to Us (IUTU) campaign will be the focus of the Pennies scheme in Cotswold Outdoor stores, from the beginning of September 2024 and running until the end of the year.
Now, each time you shop at a Cotswold Outdoor store in Scotland you’ll have the chance to round-up and donate as little as one penny at the checkout to support the It’s Up to Us campaign.
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“This is such an important project for every person who loves walking on Scotland’s hills and mountains. The original tracks and trails on our hills were never built to sustain the numbers that use them now, so it’s up to all of us to pull together in every way we can and keep them well maintained.”
- Cameron McNeish, Mountaineer, author and speaker
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OUR AIMS
Engage with the hill and mountain community to raise funds for path projects.
Raise awareness of the challenges land managers face in securing funding for path repair and maintenance for paths on privately owned land and the need for sustainable investment.
Work with stakeholders and Government to develop a long-term model of funding for upland paths.
Raise awareness of the challenges land managers face in securing funding for path repair and maintenance for paths on privately owned land and the need for sustainable investment.
Work with stakeholders and Government to develop a long-term model of funding for upland paths.
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Before
After
Restoration
Caring for our mountain paths is vital and your support can help us do that.
The photos on the left shows the Lairig an Laoigh in the Cairngorms 10 years ago and as it is now, a transformation that protects the path for a new generation.
The photos on the left shows the Lairig an Laoigh in the Cairngorms 10 years ago and as it is now, a transformation that protects the path for a new generation.
The
funding gap
funding gap
Importance
of paths
of paths
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It's Up to Us
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