Hillgoers urged to dig deep for tracks

in Perth and Kinross are being asked to donate to a campaign which will restore footpaths on two of Scotland’s favourite Munros. Perth-based Mountaineering Scotland is leading the ‘Mend Our Mountains’ campaign which aims to raise £100,000 to fix tracks on Ben Vane in the Trossachs and Beinn a Ghlo in the southern Cairngorms.

Chief executive officer David Gibson explained: “More and more people are taking to the hills but increased use has an impact on the mountains.

“Path building and restoration projects on more popular routes such as Ben Vane and Beinn a’Ghlo aren’t [just] aimed at making life easier for walkers: these are important conservation projects which will prevent further erosion and help to protect the hills for future generations.

“Hillwalking isn’t necessarily an expensive activity and many people want to find ways to put something back into the mountains. We’re not asking for great amounts. If everyone gave just a little we’d be able to reach that £100,000 target to complete this vital work.”

To find out more about the campaign and how you can help go to www. mountaineering.scot/mendHillgoers