This year we are organising the annual Walk a Mile event in Inverness in the summer for a change.
We are keen to hear from local walking groups who might like to get involved as part of their regular sessions and help spread the word that talking about mental health issues is a good thing. If your group would be interested, then we'd love to hear from you! Email us on smhafhighland@gmail.com
If you join one of the Walk a Mile events, please feel free to share your photos and reflections via our Padlet - click here.
Walk a Mile - events around the Highlands
Wick Walking Group will be participating in the Walk a Mile as part of their regular sessions. Join them on Tuesday 23rd June at 2pm. The meeting point is the Highland Council service point in Caithness House, Market Square, Wick. On Wednesday 24th June, the Castletown Walking Group will join in starting at 10.30am from the Castletown Drill Hall.
Tongue Walking Group also taking part on 1st July as part of their own regular walks in Sutherland.
Walk A Mile In Our Shoes - Saturday 4th July 2026 at 11am in Inverness
Join us on the annual Walk a Mile event in Inverness to challenge stigma and raise awareness of mental health issues in the Highlands. Everyone is welcome!
"Reflections" is this year's theme for the 20th anniversary of the festival - so why not use the walk to reflect on what mental health means to you?
Whether you’ve faced challenges yourself, supported someone you love, or simply believe no one should suffer in silence, this walk is for you....
Walk for awareness
Walk for connection
Walk to show that every journey matters
Route
The route starts at the Fisherman's Hut (corner of Bught Park and Ballifeary House care home) and goes along the river and Ness Walk, crossing the Ness Bridge, up Bridge Street and the High Street to Falcon Square.
We are aiming to start the walk at 11am and be led by a local piper, so please try to arrive a few minutes early.
No need to book. Just turn up!
Feel free to bring any placards or banners with positive messages about mental health awareness.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact the SMHAF HIghland team on smhafhighland@gmail.com
With thanks to Nicola Kennell of Green Tree Arts Studio for designing the poster.
Thanks to funding from the Highland Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults from Highland Third Sector Interface and the Scottish Government