■ Distance: 6½ miles/10.5km ■ Time: 4-5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

The new year is here, so let’s make it an adventurous one. TGO is starting as we mean to go on – no, not with a listicle (!) but with our pick of high and wild places to get you excited and keep you inspired throughout 2026

Photographer Tom Bailey recalls the day he fell for LOCHNAGAR – and reflects on 30 years of chasing mountains for Trail .

■ Distance: 5 miles/8.2km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■ Time: 5-6 hours ■ Grade: Moderate