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Glen Affric
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10.87mi 
+535ft 
-531ft 
5h25
Average 
Starting point in Highland A nice trip around Loch Affric near Inverness. Not at all difficult and with some beautiful landscapes.
Old Man of Storr
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2.56mi
+1063ft
-1056ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in 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.
On the rooftop of Great Britain: Ben Nevis
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10mi
+4324ft
-4324ft
7h45
Difficult
Starting point in 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.
The Fairy Pools
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4.14mi
+1001ft
-1001ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in 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.
Coire Lagan in the Cuillins
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4.06mi
+1916ft
-1916ft
3h15
Difficult
Starting point in 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.
Elgol to Camasunary in the Cuillin
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9.21mi
+1404ft
-1417ft
5h15
Average
Starting point in Highland A very nice hike along the water and mountains in the Cuillin.
The Table and the Needle at the Quiraing
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3.92mi
+1132ft
-1122ft
2h35
Average
Starting point in Highland The Quiraing combines both majestic mountains and the mysteries of the Isle of Skye. The landscapes are magnificent.
Muck Pier to Horse Island during low tide
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2.91mi
+148ft
-43ft
1h25
Average
Starting point in 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.
Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag - two of the "Lochaber giants"
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8.1mi
+4432ft
-4154ft
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in 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.
Cairngorm & Ben Macdui from the ski centre
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10.92mi
+2897ft
-2887ft
7h05
Difficult
Starting point in 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.
Stacks of Duncansby from Duncansby Head near John O'Groats
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1.42mi
+289ft
-253ft
0h50
Easy
Starting point in 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.
Loch an Eilein - Rothiemurchus Forest walk
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9.64mi
+89ft
-472ft
4h30
Average
Starting point in 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.
Glenmore Forest Park
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3.73mi
+299ft
-305ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Highland An easy, family-friendly walk in the Cairngorms National Park.
