Friends of the North Highland Way 2

In February 2024, the North Highland Way achieved recognition from VisitScotland as a multi use route, so it is very high profile now. The Friends were delighted, and the developer is over the moon.

Friends of the North Highland Way have an environmental remit, as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, sustainable travel at its best. Competa in the Axarquia was the first village to receive green accreditation through the Malaga Hills Boutique B&B. This was a big step for the village, and long may it continue.

Chichlana de la Frontera is a a beautiful spot. Yours truly went there with the Royal Irish Fusiliers in 2019.

We now have the Gateway to the North Highland Way at Stromness courtesy of Northlink ferries which is good news indeed. We are also members of Friends of the Moray Firth Trail which is from John o Groats to Inverness. We are now researching the Spanish Armada on the Moray Firth Trail. The link from Stromness can take you to the other Orkney Islands and the Spanish links on the Islands, as well as the Pilgrims trail at Kirkwall.