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Even when an estate is stalking, it is unlikely to prevent you walking many of the routes. The best advice is to contact the estate and find out where they will be. Many will post details at main car parks and popular route access points. In general, walkers are advised to stay on paths and ridges during the stalking season. It is worth noting that deer stalking does not take place on Sundays. The Hillphones network provides phone numbers for walkers to call a number of estates. The relevant hillphone and other estates’ phone numbers are given where available in the information box for each route. However, these can change and it is important to check local information where possible.

Near Cunside on the walk in to Ben Loyal

The rocky summit of Beinn Resipol

Looking south across the rocky shoulder of Meallan Diomhain on Cul Mor

Another potential access issue is forestry work, and again the relevant contact numbers are given where available.

Wherever you are walking it is important to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (www.outdooraccess-scotland.com) and to be responsible for yourself and your activities. As they say, leave only footprints and take only memories and photographs.