Take a walk on the wild side

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Learn about one of Scotland’s most iconic yet threatened species while exploring their natural habitat. Join us on a Red Squirrel Ramble through some of our favourite woodland walks, on the lookout for tufted ears and bushy tails.

We’ve curated five walking routes from the parks and gardens of North East Scotland, to the forests of Dumfries and Galloway in an interactive app that will guide you on your adventure.

Explore with the opportunity of wild encounters, discover more about red squirrels, complete challenges and collect tokens as you go. And of course, if you see a squirrel while walking, we want to hear about it!

 

Download a Red Squirrel Ramble today

Find a route near you by downloading the ‘myGeoAdventure’ app for free from the Apple Store and through Google Play. The app currently includes the following Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels walking routes, which you can find by searching ‘Red Squirrel Ramble’.

If you have issues with the myGeoAdventure app or your myGeoAdventure account, please contact the app developers directly. 

 

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Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen | North East Scotland

Take a stroll through formal gardens, woodland and nature trails on the lookout for signs of squirrels.  

 

Duration: 50 Minutes

Facilities: Parking, Public Toilets

Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes

Difficulty: Easy

Wilderness Ranking: 1/3

 

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Atholl Estates’ Glen Tilt, Blair Atholl | Tayside

Explore historic woodland on the beautiful at Atholl Estates’ Glen Tilt with this short, digitally-guided route.

 

Duration: 40 Minutes

Facilities: Parking

Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes

Difficulty: Easy

Wilderness Ranking: 2/3

 

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RSPB Scotland’s Loch Lomond Reserve | Argyll, the Trossachs & Stirling

Ancient woodlands await on this RSPB reserve. We’ll be keeping an eye out for our favourite little mammal amongst the wildlife here.  

 

Duration: 30 Minutes

Facilities: Parking, Public Toilets, Visitor Centre + More

Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes

Difficulty: Easy

Wilderness Ranking: 2/3

 

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Woodland Trusts’ St. Ronans Wood, Innerleithen | Scottish Borders

With stunning views over the town of Innerleithen, we’ll be gently winding uphill and casting an eye through the treetops.  

 

Duration: 30 Minutes

Facilities: Parking

Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes

Difficulty: Medium

Wilderness Ranking: 1/3

 

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Forestry & Land Scotland’s Dalbeattie Forest | Dumfries & Galloway

Discover the mixed woodland of Dalbeattie Forest and the tranquil shores of Plantain Loch on this red squirrel route.  

 

Duration: 60 Minutes

Facilities: Parking

Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes

Difficulty: Medium

Wilderness Ranking: 2/3

 

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