For decades, people in Scotland have cherished our ‘Right to Roam’ the nation’s countryside.
However, one Perthshire landowner is once again attempting to stop walkers visiting his estate - including 4 popular Munros - for 2 full months.
Will you join us in calling on the estate to reverse this shocking blanket ban?
North Chesthill Estate in Glen Lyon is home to 4 Munros north of Invervar: Càrn Gorm, Meall Garbh, Càrn Mairg and Creag Mhòr.
However, the estate is notorious for its history of access issues, giving it “the reputation of being the least friendly in Scotland for hillwalkers”, according to the Walkhighlands website.
In 2025, the estate took the unprecedented move of closing access to walkers for the whole of September and October, sparking public outcry, national headlines and criticism from politicians at Holyrood.
And now, it’s trying to pull the same trick again this autumn.
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code says estates can ask the public to use alternative nearby routes when they’re stalking on specific days and specific locations.
But it does not allow a blanket 2-month ban across an entire 2,600-hectare estate – equivalent to 3,640 football pitches – negatively impacting upon residents, visitors, health and the local economy.
Other estates across Scotland prove that deer stalking and responsible public access can go hand-in-hand. Why not North Chesthill?
We’re calling on the estate to end the blockade.
Join us in standing up for Scotland’s world-class access rights at Glen Lyon by signing the petition.
Together, let’s show that access to nature is a right, not a luxury.
[Photo credit: Iain Cameron]