Active Health

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Less than half of adults in Scotland visit the outdoors on a regular, weekly basis, and 14% don’t at all. Access to green space can help to protect the physical and mental health of both adults and children in Scotland.

Wellness Walks

Walking is a simple way to boost both your physical and mental health. Inverness campus is ideally located to explore some of Inverness’ city and its surroundings. Whether you have 10 to 20 minutes or a couple of hours, find your perfect route from our curated selection.

Each path includes straightforward instructions and a downloadable map, along with recommended fitness apps to track your success and matching podcast tips to enhance your experience.

This page provides you with tips, health benefits, and important information to make you stay safe.

Ready to step into serenity? Tie your laces and set out on your walking journey.

Duck Walk - On Campus Route

Duck Walk - On Campus Route

Take a quick walk around Lochan an Eilein on Inverness campus. Easily accessible paved paths with the opportunity to take shortcuts over the bridges or walk a bigger circle all the way up to the National Treatment Centre. 

Please don’t feed any bread to the ducks, there is special duck food in The Bothy available that doesn’t make them ill. 

Podcast tip: Meditate with Kate: Guided Walking Meditation For Peace and Presence (20 minutes) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zcjM2ShKXlZRvsHX6p7cI 

duck walk route

Picturesque City Views - Inverness Castle and Ness Islands Loop

Picturesque City Views - Inverness Castle and Ness Islands Loop

The Ness Islands are a group of small islands in the middle of the River Ness. The islands are connected by Victorian suspension bridges and are a lovely place to explore. The Ness Islands walk takes you past landmarks including the Ice Centre, Botanic Gardens, and Inverness Cathedral.

How to get there:

Bus stop at Union Street and cross Greig Street bridge to point 4 on the walk using the Komoot link above. 

Podcasts:

a footpath with trees and fernsa sunny footpath with overhanging trees causing shadethe river ness overhung with treesa map of the route to walk along the river in inverness

Weekly Wellbeing Walks

Weekly Wellbeing Walks

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Weekly wellbeing walk with paths for all

Check The Bothy on Brightspace calendar or email wellbeing.ic@uhi.ac.uk for details.

Don’t miss out on this unique way to de-stress and enhance your wellbeing. Join us for a gentle walk around our campus on easily accessible paved paths. Walking socially and with occasional Therapets reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, boosts your mood, and fosters social connections.

  • Date & Time: Every Thursday, 12pm-1pm
  • Location/Meeting Point: Meet at 12 noon at the UHI Inverness campus reception.
  • Distance: 0.5 miles to 1 mile/1 kilometre to 1.5 kilometres
  • Approximate time: Walks last for an hour. However, you can join us for as long as you like.
  • Terrain: Pavement/Footpath