Heading for the Scottish Hills pilot

The 'Heading for the Scottish Hills' pilot web service finished on the 20th October and we are now reviewing the project. Further information about the evaluation will be available here in due course. The feedback from walkers and other recreational users has been very helpful - thanks to all who contributed their experience and advice.

The 'Heading for the Scottish Hills' pilot web service operated from the 1st August to the 20th October 2011. We expanded the area covered in the Cairngorms National Park and on the West Coast in 2011, but please be aware that deer stalking takes place in many areas in Scotland that are not part of the pilot. 

The pilot covered some of the most popular hillwalking areas in Scotland and was developed to help you find out where deer stalking is taking place over the busy stag stalking season (1st July to 20th October). This information could then be used to plan routes which help to minimise the chance of disturbing stalking within the pilot areas, in line with the guidance in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Using the map below

The map shows the areas that were part of the 2011 pilot. Information about the service has been left on the site for information. By clicking on a participating area, or by entering the name of the hill or area, information about stalking activity and any suggested alternative routes are displayed. The information for the whole property can be accessed through the table below the map, or by clicking on the red dot within the property. By either clicking on the link in the 'stalking information' column or clicking 'view stalking details' within the pop up box, the latest available information is displayed. This varies from specific details for the next day or two, to more general information about stalking on that property with contact details to find out more information if required.  

Disclaimer

Deer are mobile and stalking plans can change at short notice. The Heading for the Scottish Hills pilot depends on information provided directly by participating estates. The information is provided on this website in good faith but we cannot guarantee its accuracy.