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Walking Coire Lagan in the Cuillins

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Coire Lagan in the Cuillins
↔6.53 km ↗+584 m ↘-584 m ◔3h 30 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

A superb walk in the Cuillins, with breathtaking views of the sea and a charming little Loch at the end.
The only challenging part is the end of the climb, where you need to climb up some scree for the last 300 metres.

Walking Elgol to Camasunary in the Cuillin

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Elgol to Camasunary in the Cuillin
↔14.82 km ↗+428 m ↘-432 m ◔5h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A very nice hike along the water and mountains in the Cuillin.

Walking The Table and the Needle at the Quiraing

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The Table and the Needle at the Quiraing
↔6.30 km ↗+345 m ↘-342 m ◔2h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

The Quiraing combines both majestic mountains and the mysteries of the Isle of Skye. The landscapes are magnificent.

Walking Steall Gorge Waterfall

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Steall Gorge Waterfall
↔4.31 km ↗+126 m ↘-121 m ◔1h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

Located south of Ben Nevis and following the river of the same name (Water of Nevis), this hike to Steall Gorge waterfall is either an alternative to the Mount or a majestic and easy-to-access side walk.
Perfectly signposted, the first part is accessible to all and offers a 150 m view of the entire waterfall.
Crossing a suspension bridge, you can reach the foot of the waterfall, where a prominent rock offers a remarkable podium for hikers.

Walking From Kingshouse Hotel to Kinlochleven, West Highland Way

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↔14.32 km ↗+338 m ↘-568 m ◔5h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

This 6th section of the West Highland Way (WHW) reaches the highest point of this trek, an unnamed pass located at 550m in height. Following a nice walk at Beinn a' Chrùlaiste bottom, we access a pass going up the Devil's staircase, easier than its name sounds like. Then we go down the small old and industrial town of Kinlochleven following well-maintained paths or large tracks.

Walking From Kinlochleven to Fort William, West Highland Way

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↔24.20 km ↗+502 m ↘-507 m ◔8h 20 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

The 7th stage of the West Highland Way (WHW) brings us to beautiful surroundings at the bottom of the Mamore massif. Afterward, you cross clear forests where you can spot some views of the highest mountain in Great Britain, 'Ben Nevis'. Then you arrive in Fort William city where the official end of WHW walk is located.

Walking Torrachilty Forest circular

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Torrachilty Forest circular
↔2.00 km ↗+71 m ↘-67 m ◔0h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

Walk along Black Water river and explore the pine and heather Torrachilty Forest.

Walking Black water and Rogie Falls circular

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Black water and Rogie Falls circular
↔5.54 km ↗+139 m ↘-130 m ◔2h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

Walk along Black Water river and explore Rogie Falls walking through the pine and heather Torrachilty Forest.

Walking Rogie Falls circular, Contin

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Rogie Falls circular, Contin
↔1.46 km ↗+186 m ↘-132 m ◔0h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

This gentle walk brings you through the woodlands, up and down hills to get views over the magnificent Rogie Falls and a suspension bridge across the Black Water river.

Walking Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint, Scotland

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Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint, Scotland
↔2.37 km ↗+53 m ↘-49 m ◔0h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

Enjoy a walk giving views from different angles of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct (under, of the top) which has been used for Harry Potter movies.

Walking Coire Gabhail Lost Valley, Pass of Glencoe

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Coire Gabhail Lost Valley, Pass of Glencoe
↔4.05 km ↗+281 m ↘-297 m ◔2h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A great walk along All Coire Gabhail riverside with its waterfalls to reach the Coire Gabhail Lost Valley surrounded by The Three Sisters in Glencoe National Nature Reserve.

Walking Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Kinlochmore

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Grey Mares Tail Waterfall, Kinlochmore
↔0.96 km ↗+27 m ↘-29 m ◔0h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A gentle walk through the woods to discover Grey Mares Tail Waterfall.

Walking Steall Falls, Ben Nevis area

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Steall Falls, Ben Nevis area
↔1.97 km ↗+86 m ↘-7 m ◔0h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A nice walk up the valley nearby Ben Nevis to enjoy Steall Falls.

Walking Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal

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Neptune's Staircase Locks and Caledonian Canal
↔1.65 km ↗+14 m ↘-20 m ◔0h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A little walk to visit Neptune's Staircase 8 Locks and Caledonian Canal.

Walking Glenfinnan Viaduc Trail

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Glenfinnan Viaduc Trail
↔4.74 km ↗+124 m ↘-119 m ◔1h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

Enjoy a walk giving views from different angles of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduc which has been used for Harry Potter movies then come back along Loch Shiel to enjoy the Monument tower.

Walking Glenfinnan Viaduc and monument Viewpoint

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Glenfinnan Viaduc and monument Viewpoint
↔0.18 km ↗+28 m ↘-0 m ◔0h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

Easy walk up the hill to get a nice view over Glenfinnan Viaduc and the monument.

Walking Crotaig circular

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Crotaig circular
↔2.19 km ↗+74 m ↘-80 m ◔0h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

Gentle walk into the woods with some views of the Loch Ness.

Walking Meall Fuar-mhonaidh summit, Drumnadrochit

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Meall Fuar-mhonaidh summit, Drumnadrochit
↔9.09 km ↗+505 m ↘-507 m ◔4h 00 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

An incredible walk bringing you up to 360° views all over Loch Ness and Loch Nam Breac Dearga surroundings.

Walking Corrieshalloch Gorge

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Corrieshalloch Gorge
↔2.01 km ↗+39 m ↘-39 m ◔0h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

This short walk leads to a spectacular narrow gorge, home to the incredible Falls of Measach which plunge 46m into the gorge below. This area is a National Trust for Scotland Nature Reserve.

Walking Fairy Glen Falls, Rosemarkie

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Fairy Glen Falls, Rosemarkie
↔2.67 km ↗+49 m ↘-49 m ◔0h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A short "there and back" walk through the aptly named Fairy Glen, near Rosemarkie. Follow the Markie Burn to not one, but two pretty waterfalls hidden away in the most tranquil of settings.

Walking Divach Falls via Craigmonie and Balmacaan Woods

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Divach Falls via Craigmonie and Balmacaan Woods
↔9.63 km ↗+217 m ↘-209 m ◔3h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

After an extended walk around Craigmonie Woods, quiet country roads lead you to Divach Falls.

Walking Divach Falls from Drumnadrochit

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Divach Falls from Drumnadrochit
↔7.47 km ↗+156 m ↘-148 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A circular walk through ancient woodlands and along pretty single track roads to reach the spectacular Divach Falls

Walking Plodda Falls, near Tomich

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Plodda Falls, near Tomich
↔1.30 km ↗+58 m ↘-58 m ◔0h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

Experience how a bambling burn – Allt na Bodachan – is peacefully flowing through the forest one minute and then without warning is suddenly hurtled 46m vertically down a rock face.

Walking Glen Orrin from Strathconon

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Glen Orrin from Strathconon
↔13.57 km ↗+467 m ↘-466 m ◔5h 15 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

A fantastic circular walk starting at Inverchoran Bridge in the Strathconon Estate, from where you will head into the scenic and remote Glen Orrin to Luipmaldrig bothy. The return section is via a spectacularly scenic hill pass.

Walking Abriachan Forest hidden Tree houses

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Abriachan Forest hidden Tree houses
↔1.52 km ↗+21 m ↘-21 m ◔0h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

This easy walk takes you through the Abriachan Forest in the quest for huts, tree houses, and wildlife. It is an ideal walk for families.

Walking Can na Laitire and Shieling hut, Abriachan Forest

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Can na Laitire and Shieling hut, Abriachan Forest
↔9.48 km ↗+240 m ↘-242 m ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

This walk takes is located in the Inverness and Lock Ness areas. It takes you through the hidden huts and art in the Abriachan Forest, up to the Can na Laitire which gives you nice views over Loch Ness before coming back past two interesting huts hidden in the landscape and the famous Great Glen Way.

Walking Glenmore Forest Park - Loch Morlich circular walk

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Glenmore Forest Park - Loch Morlich circular walk
↔2.79 km ↗+24 m ↘-23 m ◔0h 50 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

This flat walk follows the riverside to reach Loch Morlich beach enjoying Glenmore Forest Park.

Walking An Lochan Uaine, Glenmore Forest Park

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An Lochan Uaine, Glenmore Forest Park
↔6.49 km ↗+51 m ↘-52 m ◔2h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

This easy walk will bring you along the pinewood forest, riversides, up to An Lochan Uaine. #walkingwithwheels

Walking Loch Morlich - An Lochan Uaine, Glenmore Forest Park

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Loch Morlich - An Lochan Uaine, Glenmore Forest Park
↔10.44 km ↗+171 m ↘-171 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

This walk will bring you along pinewood forest, riversides, Loch Morlich, up the hill to enjoy views over the mountains before going down the valley bottom to explore An Lochan Uaine with an optional detour to the Abernethy National Nature Reserve.

Walking Tall Trees Walk, Reelig Glen

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Tall Trees Walk, Reelig Glen
↔1.58 km ↗+43 m ↘-43 m ◔0h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

An easy circular walk along the Moniack Burn. Reelig Glen is home to some of the tallest trees in Britain and as you walk through this mossy woodland, you can't help but feel small compared to the massive fir and spruce trees towering above you. Information boards dotted along the trail offer ID opportunities and some fun facts.

Walking Fyrish Monument

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Fyrish Monument
↔7.12 km ↗+263 m ↘-263 m ◔2h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A circular route to the 18th century arches of the Fyrish Monument. After a short distance my route leaves the busy Jubilee Path to make a gradual ascent up the shoulder of Cnoc Fyrish. The monument itself is a true work of art and forms a significant part of local history. My return route takes you through an area of mature forestry teeming with wildlife.

Walking The West Highland Way - Stage Five (Kinlochleven to Fort William)

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↔22.42 km ↗+488 m ↘-485 m ◔7h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long-distance walking routes. This is the fifth of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way. A simple route, with some climbing but mostly sticking to streams and rivers to walk through the valleys whilst appreciating the high mountains from below.

Walking Bla Bhienn from Elgol: an out and return walk

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Bla Bhienn from Elgol: an out and return walk
↔20.29 km ↗+1,217 m ↘-1,215 m ◔9h 15 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

This is an ascent of the South ridge of Bla Bhienn starting from and returning to Elgol. It includes the cliff top walk to Camasunary Bay, followed by the ridge. The views are spectacular and the ridge is one of the most memorable mountain days to be had.

Walking On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis

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On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis
↔16.09 km ↗+1,318 m ↘-1,318 m ◔8h 20 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

Here is a magnificent peak held in high regard by our British friends, Ben Nevis. This summit, though in itself not very high relatively speaking, requires a significant climb in altitude because it starts almost at sea level. During the ascent, the views are breathtaking.

Walking Old Man of Storr

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Old Man of Storr
↔4.11 km ↗+324 m ↘-322 m ◔2h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A very short, easy walk to do late afternoon (when most walkers have come back down off the mountain) so you can enjoy the silence and evening light.

Walking The Fairy Pools

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The Fairy Pools
↔6.67 km ↗+305 m ↘-305 m ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

A short walk around the Fairy Pools, so you can see them from close up, followed by a tranquil walk in the valley, away from the crowds.

Walking Glenmore Forest Park

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Glenmore Forest Park
↔6.01 km ↗+91 m ↘-93 m ◔2h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

An easy, family-friendly walk in the Cairngorms National Park.

Walking Glen Affric

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Glen Affric
↔17.50 km ↗+163 m ↘-162 m ◔5h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A nice trip around Loch Affric near Inverness. Not at all difficult and with some beautiful landscapes.

Walking Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg ridge

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↔15.32 km ↗+1,523 m ↘-1,525 m ◔8h 45 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

A very interesting alternative, full of variations, to the normal route to reach the summit of the famous Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Great Britain. It is a wilder variant than the normal route. Without being too technical it remains a solid hike. It allows walkers the opportunity to contemplate the very famous north face of Ben Nevis.

Walking Muck Pier to Horse Island during low tide

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↔4.68 km ↗+45 m ↘-13 m ◔1h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

A day adventure over to Horse Island. Make sure you cross from Lamb Island - the first little one - to Horse Island at low tide.

Walking Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag - two of the "Lochaber giants"

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↔13.04 km ↗+1,351 m ↘-1,266 m ◔7h 35 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

This walk in the mountains north of Fort William visits the summits of Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag, both of which exceed 4,000 feet above sea level. The views on a good day are stunning especially of Ben Nevis. The route contains plenty of ascent and you should remember that suitable clothing is essential so you can cope with rapid changes in weather. There are also snow cornices to be considered.

Walking Cairngorm & Ben Macdui from the ski centre

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↔17.57 km ↗+883 m ↘-880 m ◔7h 35 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Highland

This high mountain walk visits the second highest summit in Scotland - Ben Macdui. In addition the route visits some of the wild country surrounding this peak including the summit of Cairngorm. Do choose a good day to complete this walk as navigation can be difficult for inexperienced walkers.

Walking Stacks of Duncansby from Duncansby Head near John O'Groats

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↔2.28 km ↗+88 m ↘-77 m ◔0h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Highland

This Highland walk visits the most north-easterly point of mainland Britain. The coast around Duncansby Head is dramatic and full of bird-life in season.

Walking Loch an Eilein - Rothiemurchus Forest walk

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↔15.52 km ↗+27 m ↘-144 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Highland

This walk lies within the Cairngorm National Park and visits the lochs and lochans that lie between Loch Morlich and the twon of Aviemore. The route offers a number of alternatives for the return to the start and provides an excellent walk if low cloud is limiting higher level walks in the mountains.