Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Quick Links
By ticking the box and clicking submit you confirm that you have read and agreed to the terms of our privacy policy.
Love Scotland and want to share your stories – why not have a look at all the recent discussions and make a contribution or start a new discussion? Visiting Scotland and looking for some advice – why not ask a question or start a discussion or simply explore all the great content?
Join the conversation today and share your #scotspirit.
Top hiking spots in Scotland
VisitScotlandAmy
Member ✪
Wild and rugged, breathtaking and picturesque, gentle and relaxing, Scotland has a hiking route to suit every ability.
There are 282 munros for a start – that’s mountains that stretch to more than 3000ft.
And there are countless countryside trails, forest walks and seaside strolls.
Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh is a great starting point. Stride to the top for unrivalled views over the city.
Or conquer Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain and a four hour slog to the summit. Don’t forget your sandwiches.
The West Highland Way is on many hikers’ bucket list, stretching 96 miles from Milngavie outside Glasgow all the way to Fort William.
Or how about the Rob Roy Way from Drymen to Pitlochry, or the Speyside Way in the shadow of the majestic Cairngorms?
Scotland is paradise for walkers. So where do your feet take you?
Comments
I wrote a blog about that hike.
Another nice one in the same area is Sma Glen. Not far from Crieff but it looks like it's in the middle of the Highlands.
The Munros Dreish and Mayar near Kirriemuir via the spectacular Corrie Fee are stunning in summer when the purple heather is in full bloom.
So many great hikes in Scotland.
I agree. While Scotland doesn't necessarily have high mountains (like the Alps or the Rockies) it has a huge variety of landscape in a relatively small area.
A French friend was once quite sceptical about the size of Scotland's hills. But he soon realised that many mountains rise directly up from a sea loch rather than starting from a high mountain pass. So that's often a 3000+ foot climb ...
Wherever you plan to walk in Scotland, Walk Highlands is the go-to resource to find online descriptions of routes. This includes lowland and coastal walks as well as long-distance trails and mountains. It also includes walker-friendly accommodation.
There are some great family-friendly walks that give you a real sense of adventure while being perfectly do-able for all ages. These are my recommendations for some of the best family-friendly walks, my top 3 being Ben A'an (Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park), Conic Hill (also LL & Trossachs NP) and The Quiraing (Skye).
Finally, the obvious warnings apply. Even in mid-summer, while Fort William may be basking in warm sunshine** it may be blowing a hoolie (gale) on the summit of Ben Nevis with no visibility. So make sure you're prepared for any weather, take plenty food and water, and wear appropriate clothing.
Above all, enjoy yourselves - Scotland is a walker's paradise.
** admittedly, this doesn't happen that often ...
Exploring Scotland's wild places by foot, bike and camper van
WildaboutScotland blog | Twitter
Puck's Glen, near Dunoon, Argyll, is an absolute gem of a woodland trail:
For anyone looking for a serious hike, but not necessarily a Munro, I'd have to recommend Suilven in the Assynt area. Suilven is not one of our highest mountains, but it has a long walk in and you are climbing more or less from sea level, so not to be underestimated.
I think the landscape in Assynt is incredible and as well as Suilven, you have Stac Pollaidh, the Quinag, Canisp, and Ben More Assynt to name just a few amazing hillwalks in that area.
You can immerse yourself in this short, scenic route which will you take to the top of the Grey Mare’s Tail, the 5th highest and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in all of the United Kingdom
| Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
Simply Sharing Scotland!
Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo or YouTube
Just remember to be prepared for the snow at the top, even in summer!
Lifestyle Blogger
We met a few island coos along the way, walked through a 'Lord of the Rings' style passageway, and drooled over the views of Muck, Rum and Skye.
Have a wee nosey at my blog
Former tour guide and current blether. Edinburgh girl whose
Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo or YouTube
@DMWScotland - absolutely fell in love with it
Have a wee nosey at my blog
Former tour guide and current blether. Edinburgh girl whose
A memorable climb for me was Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) when I caught the train up from Stirling, had all three seasons in one day and then came down the mountain to warm up with a well-deserved dram before hopping back on the train.
If you're not sure about scaling big heights, but want to know what's it's like then check out the 360 outdoor adventure videos - they'll give you an idea of what reaching four different summits in Scotland is like, all from the safety of your screen
Here's the Innaccessible Pinnacle on Skye:
Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo or YouTube
I went to Grey Mare's Tail at the weekend with my 2 walking buddies. We had a fantastic time and the views of the waterfall are stunning. Did you climb up to Loch Skeen?
The drive from Edinburgh (via Peebles, Innerleithen and St Mary's Loch) was very scenic. After the walk which took about 2-2.5 hours we went for a comforting coffee and cake