Bealach fèith nan laogh

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

Our walks th is month 1 Quiraing Isle ...

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

Neither the tallest nor the toughest (apart from one infamous moment of dread) – yet STAC POLLAIDH is quite clearly* Scotland’s greatest mountain.

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

Climb this lonely West Highlands Munro with some of the finest 360° views in all of Scotland.