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

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

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

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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