Walk a Mile

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 participated in the Walk a Mile as part of their regular sessions on Tuesday 23rd June.
On Wednesday 24th June, the Castletown Walking Group also joined in.
Tongue Walking Group took part on 1st July as part of their own regular walks in Sutherland and will be participating again on 21st and 28th October 2026. Contact Ruth on 01847 611327

Torridon Wellbeing Walk - Tuesday 22nd September at 11am
Join the Torridon Walking group with the National Trust for Scotland ranger for a morning of conversation, reflection, and creativity as they 'Walk A Mile In Our Shoes' as part of SMHAF Highland's programme. Meet at Inveralligin Pier, Torridon at 11am. Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own, you'll find a warm welcome and the chance to connect with others. The group meets every Tuesday at 11am.
Contact Rory Shannon at rshannon@nts.org.uk or 07596564142.

Castletown walking group - photo by Christine Stone	Wick walking group - photo by Mary Thain
Tongue walking group - July 2026

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

Bring your friends, your family, your co-workers, and your community spirit. Let’s turn one mile into a movement.

Because understanding begins when we walk beside each other and share conversations.

Walk a Mile in Inverness July 2026

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.

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

Thanks to funding from the Highland Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults from Highland Third Sector Interface and the Scottish Government