2010 dates for Cape Wrath Trail now available

2010 dates for Cape Wrath Trail now available

We are pleased to announce we are now taking bookings for our popular Cape Wrath Trail walking holiday departing May 20th 2010.

About the A Cape Wrath Trail walking holiday

May 20th 2010 - June 4th 2010

Our Cape Wrath Trail is rapidly becoming a much sought after prize by many walkers. It is probably the most adventurous and wildest trek within the UK. Yet it is very achievable for regular walkers when walked over 14 one-day stages. It is a route of incomparable contrasts, of wild passes and lonely glens, of some rough walking but awe-inspiring wild mountains and stunning coastlines. The isolation and remoteness is incomparable.

Although our Cape Wrath Trail is not a waymarked trail (and doesn't even follow a path for much of the way) it is becoming recognised as the ultimate UK achievement for long distance walkers. Our experienced and qualified guide takes care of the tricky navigation which may be encountered on the open pathless hill and moorland sections, enabling you to fully enjoy the walking experience to its fullest.

More information and booking

For more information or to make a booking visit our Cape Wrath Trail walking holiday page or for an itinerary please contact us on +44 0 1786 445 703.

CNDo Scotland Carbon Conservation scheme

CNDo Scotland Carbon Conservation Scheme - Sharing the Paramo Philosophy

Our Carbon Conservation Scheme has been featured in the Paramo Clothing Hill, Hike & More catalog. Here's what they had to say about it:

A pioneering carbon conservation scheme developed by National Trust for Scotland(NTS) and Paramo Premier Retailer, C~N~Do Scotland, celebrates its first year on the island of Arran.

The peat in Scotland's soils is one of the most significant peat bog carbon stores in the world. If it dries out, carbon is released into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. To conserve both soil and carbon, NTS and C~N~Do Scotland eastablished it's Carbon Conservation Scheme in January 2007 with a web-based appeal for donations.

Work commenced in August 2007 at NTS Goatfell property, with volunteers damming drains on the damaged upland peat bog in Coire a'Bhradhain.

Kate Sampson, NTS Senior Ranger on Arran, commented:

"The NTS volunteers made real progress with controlling water, stopping the peat drying out, recreating boggy conditions, and promoting species like sphagnum mosses, sundews and bog cotton grass. The scheme with C~N~Do has been integral, rainsing awareness as well as funds, and encouraging individuals and businesses to act onn their carbon footprint."

Contribute to the project, as an individual or a business, and reduce the carbon impact of your energy costs. To donate or to join a conservation group visit the C~N~Do Scotland Carbon Conservation web site.

CNDo Scotland featured in Stirling Eye magazine

CNDo Scotland featured in Stirling Eye magazine

CNDo Scotland and our unique approach to sustainable tourism have been featured in this months Stirling Eye magazine, Stirling Councils quarterly round up of business news and key facts and figures on Stirling's economy.

Going Green case study: C-N-Do Scotland

C-N-Do Scotland is a Stirling based walking company that has embraced sustainable tourism practices, pioneering best practice.

In 2005 C-N-Do Scotland became the first outdoor business to become a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, and was awarded Gold status. Director, Margaret Porter, explained why they chose to join this Government initiative:

"C-N-Do's philosophy from the year we started, 1984, has always been to be sustainable, work with local businesses and communities wherever we are, enjoy the Scottish landscapes and encourage others to discover, learn about and appreciate them. We wanted to minimise our impact on the environment and try to put something back. So we thought we would measure ourselves against this initiative."

"What did we learn? It was found that although we were doing lots of things really well, there were still areas in which we could improve and save money. This included saving £400 per annum on energy costs by restructuring our Stirling base."

New Nordic Walking dates

New Nordic Walking dates added

We are pleased to announce that we have added a new date in July for our Nordic Walking Courses.

Our Nordic Walking Courses are the first of a range of Nordic Walking activities based in the central Scotland area. These beginner sessions are half day (3-4 hours) long and cover the basic principles of Nordic Walking. Intermediate and advanced Nordic Walking days are planned for later in the year.

Nordic Walking Course in Stirling - July 26th - £25

For more information download our Nordic Walking Leaflet (140kb), visit our Nordic Walking Course page or contact us on 01786 445 703.

CNDo Scotland July day walks

July day walks now available

Our programme of July day walks are now available. We have a wide range of individually graded day walks for all abilites on offer, including:

July 2 - Falls of Acharn to Aberfeldy

Deeply incised and beautifully sculpted by water, lie these spectacular falls – a great start to an excellent mid level promenade finishing through the Birks to the village.

OS52, grade 2, 10mls £30

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July 4 On and around Loss Hill

Half day walk looking for signs of previous inhabitants while discussing how to Leave No Trace. Some LNT freebies available for participants.

Harvey Maps Ochils, grade 2, 5mls FREE

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July 5 Beinn Sgulaird

Creran mountain of large proportions and many rocky outcrops. Great views.

OS50, grade 4, 8mls. £32

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July 9 Farragon Hill

Fine hill with an oil field named after it. Must be special.

OS52, grade 3, 8mls. £32

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July 18 Fault finding at Balmaha

Half day walk on and around Conic Hill looking for signs of the Highland Boundary Fault plus discussing how to Leave No Trace. Some LNT freebies available for participants.

OS57, grade 2, ~5mls. FREE

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July 21 Creag Maegaidh

Pure dead brilliant big mountain up Laggan direction.

OS42, grade 4, 12mls £32

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July 25 Three Glens Circuit

Glens Ogle, Kendrum and Gleann Dubh link together perfectly to give a wild but accessible walk.

OS57, grade 2, 12mls £30

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July 29 Ben Nevis

Your chance to look down on the UK from its highest point; good stamina required for a long day (early start).

Harvey Maps Ben Nevis, grade 4, 9mls £45