Self-Guided Hiking Tours of Scotland

The West Highland Way is a 154km (96 mile) long route, running from Milngavie, north of Glasgow, to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. Opened in 1980 as the first official long distance footpath in Scotland, it is one of Scotland’s official Great Trails and part of the International Appalachian Trail. The trail gives a fabulous introduction to the Highlands of Scotland and offers breath-tak..

This fantastic adventure through Scotland’s western Highlands combines hikes along the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way, two of the UK’s finest long-distance trails, with train journeys along one of the world’s most scenic railway lines, the West Highland Line. The West Highland Line is known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse scenery, and historical significance. Exploring th..

The Rob Roy Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails and it stretches for 127km (79 miles) between Drymen and Pitlochry through the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland. The trail takes its name from Rob Roy MacGregor, a famous Scottish folk hero and outlaw of the late 17th and early 18th century. The route follows many of the tracks and paths that might have been used by this man who was a clansman,..

The Great Glen Way & Loch Ness, which was opened in 2002, is one of Scotland’s official Great Trails. It follows the geological fault of the Great Glen for 127km (79 miles) from coast to coast across the Scottish Highlands, from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east. The Great Glen Way & Loch Ness is generally walked in that direction to follow the direction of the prevailing..

The Speyside Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails, stretching 116 km (72 miles) from the Moray Firth coast at Buckie to Aviemore and Kincraig on the edge of the Cairngorm Mountains. This well-marked route offers a rewarding blend of gentle riverside walking, forest paths, and open moorland, making it ideal for walkers of all levels. Following the valley of the River Spey, the trail meanders thr..

The Fife Coastal Path is one of Scotland’s official Great Trails. It stretches from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Tay along the coast of the historic county and peninsula of Fife, which lies in the east of Scotland and within easy reach of Edinburgh. As well as offering some of the finest coastal walking in Scotland, the trail passes award-winning beaches, woodlands, charming, historic litt..

The St Cuthbert’s Way is a 100km (62 miles) long-distance National Trail that weaves through the stunning and varied landscapes of the border region between Scotland and England. Named after the 7th-century English saint, this trail lets you embark on an unforgettable journey with a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. The well way-marked route offers fabulous and for the most p..