Can anyone recommend a good hiking trail in Scotland?
I'm looking for some info on a scenic walking tour in Scotland, preferably a walking tour that could be done in 5-7 days.
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The most obvious is the oldest long distance walk in Scotland: The West Highland Way. It starts in the north of Glasgow City and walks cross country, mostly off road but on good paths, north to Fort William. It is about 96 miles long and can be completed in 4-8 days depending on your level of fitness, determination and of course weather. This route takes you through some of the very best of Scotland's scenery including Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glen Coe and finishing near Ben Nevis. Accommodation on route can be camping, youth hostels, B&B or a mix of these.
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Other long distance walks in Scotland include The Great Glen Way, Southern Upland Way and Speyside Way. However, I'd only consider them after the West Highland Way.
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Is there good hiking in Scotland?
Scotland is also renowned for multi-day hikes; from the West Highland Way, from Milngavie to Fort William, to the far-flung Cape Wrath trail, which reaches even further north, or the Rob Roy Way - a route which passes through the Southern Highlands.How do I choose a hiking trail?
Distance. Distance is one of the first things you'll want to look at when choosing a hiking trail. For out-and-back trails (meaning you hike out and then hike back along the same trail), make sure the distance you're looking at is for the roundtrip, meaning both ways (out AND back).Where is the best hiking in Scotland?
13 of Scotland's best hikes- The Scottish National Trail. ...
- The Lover's Stone, St Kilda. ...
- Beinn a'Chrulaiste, Glen Coe. ...
- Isle of Eigg, Summer Isles. ...
- The West Highland Way. ...
- Slioch (The Spear), Wester Ross. ...
- The Great Glen Way. ...
- The Coffin Roads, Isle of Harris. Luskentyre beach, Isle of Harris (Shutterstock)
What is the number one rule of hiking?
First rule of hiking: Don't get lost.How to Hike The Skye Trail | Europe's Best Ridge Thru-Hike?
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