Volunteering with OATS

Welcome to the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland's volunteering portal.

We are dedicated to preserving Scotland’s natural beauty and ensuring accessible outdoor experiences for all. By volunteering with us, you can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our country’s paths, trails, and landscapes. Whether you’re an avid hiker, conservation enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the outdoors, we offer diverse opportunities to suit your interests and skills. Join our community of passionate volunteers and help us protect Scotland’s stunning environments for future generations.

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Below is a list of upcoming volunteering projects.

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  • Path Maintenance – Carn Liath, Beinn a’Ghlo

    Beinn a'Ghlo Car Park Beinn a'Ghlo, Blair Atholl, United Kingdom

    Beinn a’Ghlo is the collective name for the range of three Munros close to Pitlochry in Highland Perthshire. The southerly peak in the range is Carn Liath.

  • Path Maintenance – Glen Callater, Braemar

    Glen Callater Auchallater, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

    The route through Glen Callater is often used to access several Munro summits encircling the glen, but can also be linked with Lochnagar and Glen Muick area.

  • Path Maintenance – Braeriach, Aviemore

    The focus will be on the section that climbs up from Lairig Ghru towards Sron na Lairige. Please note that accessing the location will require a long walk. 

  • Path Maintenance – Coire Raibert, Northern Cairngorms

    Cairngorm Mountain Cairngorm Mountain Ski Area Car Park, Aviemore, United Kingdom

    Coire Raibeirt path runs from near spot height 1141 above the Cairngorm Mountain ski centre southwards down to Loch Avon. 

  • Path Maintenance – Coire Domhain

    Cairngorm Mountain Cairngorm Mountain Ski Area Car Park, Aviemore, United Kingdom

    The route follows the Allt Coire Domhain burn and offers breathtaking views over Loch A’an.

  • ‘Bike & Hike’ Path Maintenance – Lairig an Laoigh

    Glenmore Lodge Aviemore, Highland Council, United Kingdom

    Do you often approach hill paths on your bicycle? Bring your bike and join us on the day to help with maintenance of the Lairig an Laoigh path.

  • Path Maintenance – Carn Ban Mor, Glen Feshie

    Glen Feshie car park Achlean, Highland Council, United Kingdom

    The built path is a popular route up to Carn Ban Mor and gives access to Sgor Gaoith and Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair munros.

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