The Best Hiking Trails in Scotland (United Kingdom)

Glen Affric-Dog Falls-Coire Loch Circuit (Highland)

Hiking

Save to a List

Alison and John Mackenzie

Distance

3.81mi

Elevation +

518f

TrailRank

44| 5.0

View more photos

A fairly short walk in pine forest at beautiful Glen Affric. The 238m overall ascent on the route is compensated for by the scenic attractions of the fast-running River Affric, the peaceful Coire Loch, and the fabulous v...

View trail

KELVIN WALKWAY: Glasgow to Milngavie

Hiking

Save to a List

Electranieda

Distance

9.32mi

Elevation +

581f

TrailRank

44| 5.0

View more photos

From Kelvingrove Park to Milngavie. I went by foot and came back by train, I included the train station as a waypoint. I followed "25 Walks In and Around Glasgow", by Alan Forbes. The descriptions at times are not very ...

View trail

The Old Man of Storr loop, Isle of Skye. Scotland

Hiking

Save to a List

lukeyglasso

Distance

3.30mi

Elevation +

1119f

TrailRank

44| 5.0

View more photos

A spectacular walk one of the most famous summit in Scotland on The Isle of Skye. Superb views in all directions on clear days. Upon arriving to the car park at the trail head The Storr is out of view. Its a short wal...

View trail

BEN VORLICH - Loch Lomond

Hiking

Save to a List

Electranieda

Distance

8.59mi

Elevation +

3074f

TrailRank

44| 5.0

View more photos

There are two Ben Vorlich, this is the one close to Loch Lomond, and is also a Munro. You can park at Inveruglas visitor centre (for free). There is a pedestrian path from the car park, so you don't need to walk on the r...

View trail

Cambus o'May-Tullich Kirk Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Hiking

Save to a List

Alison and John Mackenzie

Distance

4.04mi

Elevation +

354f

TrailRank

43| 5.0

View more photos

A mostly easy walk with gentle inclines. The first half of the route is through mature conifer and birch forest, passing two peaceful and charming lochans. The second part is mostly on the flat ancient flood plain of the...

View trail

Carn Mor Dearg (1220m),Ben Nevis (1344m) via the CMD arête from Torlundy

Hiking

Save to a List

PeterJohnTennant

Distance

11.27mi

Elevation +

4770f

TrailRank

43

View more photos

Set off at 8.15am taking the path through the forest, cross the stile to follow the path alongside the Allt a’Mhuillin before leaving the track for a wet and boggy path to start the long ascent to Carn Mor Dearg. As we g...

View trail

Scotland: Glen Affric, combination of Viewpoint Trail, Coire Loch and the Dog Falls Trail

Hiking

Save to a List

Linde1234

Distance

4.00mi

Elevation +

607f

TrailRank

43

View more photos

Glen Affric is a National Nature Reserve and famous for its beautiful Birch forest and amazing Scots Pines. Dog Falls has several way marked walks including a short gradual ascent to a great viewpoint. Its a popula...

View trail

The Hermitage and Braan Walk, Dunkeld

Hiking

Save to a List

Javier_

Distance

4.35mi

Elevation +

531f

TrailRank

43| 4.67

View more photos

https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/hermitage.shtml Braan Path Distance: 6 km (3¾ ml) Approx time: 2 hrs Start & finish: Inver or the Hermitage Car Park Walk among the giant Douglas firs in the sheltered ...

View trail

Aonach Egach: Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh from A82 lay-by near Loch Achtriochtan

Hiking

Save to a List

PeterJohnTennant

Distance

7.03mi

Elevation +

3816f

TrailRank

43

View more photos

The forecast was for the rain to finish by 1pm, so we started the walk at 2pm as we wanted the rock to dry a little before we were on the ridge. We parked on the A82 layby just east of Loch Achtriochtan, rather than in t...

View trail

Holyrood Park & Arthur seat

Hiking

Save to a List

Sirius

Distance

4.83mi

Elevation +

1037f

TrailRank

42

View more photos

Easy walk around Holyrood Park. We start climbing the Craigs and we head off towards Arthur's seat summit. On the way back, we take a walk around the park, passing by a lake with some animals. A must if you are visiti...

View trail

The Dungeon Hills, Mullwharchar and the Buchan Ridge.

Hiking

Save to a List

Glenkens Raider

Distance

14.37mi

Elevation +

3701f

TrailRank

42

View more photos

A good days hill walk, offering some of the best of Galloways finest tops. Start at the car park at Bruces Stone in Glentrool. Descend the hill to the Buchan Burn, pass by the Lodge and continue towards Glenhead and pic...

View trail

West Highland Way

Hiking

Save to a List

Mollusc

Distance

100.32mi

Elevation +

10650f

TrailRank

42

View more photos

Scotland's best known long distance walk, 96 miles of varied terrain, some days are more challenging than others but the scenery is always stunning, unfortunately some days the views can not be appreciated due to the Sco...

View trail

Corrie - Lochranza

Hiking

Save to a List

sbaughan

with

Distance

11.02mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

42

View more photos

Walk north from Corrie along the road until you reach Sannox where the Arran Coastal way takes you on a lovely shoreline walk around the north top of the island. Don’t try to fjord the North Sannox river - use the bridge...

View trail

Crathes Castle-Ley Wood-Coy Burn Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Hiking

Save to a List

Alison and John Mackenzie

Distance

3.69mi

Elevation +

335f

TrailRank

42| 5.0

View more photos

An easy woodland walk with fairly gentle inclines. The route follows one of the permutations of the Red Squirrel Trail which links the Ley Wood Trail, the Coy Burn Trail, and the East Trail. There are some impressive car...

View trail

BEINN DUBH AND COIRE NA H-EANACHAN - from Luss

Hiking

Save to a List

Electranieda

Distance

7.35mi

Elevation +

2343f

TrailRank

42

View more photos

You can park in Luss, there is pay and display from April to October. I climbed Beinn Dubh last year in January with loads of ice and snow, and I couldn't do the complete circuit. This year there was less snow and a sun...

View trail

Iona 01 Colomba's Cell in the lower hill; round walk

Hiking

Save to a List

PeterJSY

Distance

2.66mi

Elevation +

144f

TrailRank

42

View more photos

Beautiful walk. Walk past the Abbey then left at the gate after that. Not far. The stones that remain of the quiet place of Columba are on the SW of the rock mound so appear to be around the back. If wet the route ...

View trail

West Kip, East Kip, Scald Law and Carnethy Hill

Hiking

Save to a List

Electranieda

Distance

10.08mi

Elevation +

2310f

TrailRank

41| 4.33

View more photos

Walk in the Edinburgh area. There is an ample car park at the start and it is free. You start on private roads. Climbs are easy, a bit muddy in placed, depending on how the weather was the previous days. Excellent views...

View trail

West Highland Way 1/5 (Milngavie - Drymen)

Hiking

Save to a List

masa23

Distance

12.82mi

Elevation +

689f

TrailRank

41| 4.33

View more photos

I walked the West Highland Way in 5 days. I had some longer days and found it moderately difficult (I did not camp, so my pack was not very heavy). The trail is well marked and well maintained. Busy in some places. The w...

View trail

Glen Rosa-Brodick Bay Circuit (Isle of Arran)

Hiking

Save to a List

Alison and John Mackenzie

Distance

5.89mi

Elevation +

469f

TrailRank

41| 4.33

View more photos

A very varied walk under the Goatfell range, introducing a mix of Arran landscapes, taking in woodland, waterfalls, moorland, mountain views, farmland, a golf course, and a sandy beach. Visits to the Arran Heritage Museu...

View trail

East Highland Way - complete

Hiking

Save to a List

koenverhoeven

Distance

81.75mi

Elevation +

5128f

TrailRank

41

View more photos

This is the complete GPS-track of the East Highland Way. The EHW is easy to walk for the biggest part and mainly follows well maintained paths. The only place where you really have to find your own path is a part between...

View trail

THE COBBLER - SUMMER

Hiking

Save to a List

Electranieda

Distance

7.37mi

Elevation +

2897f

TrailRank

41

View more photos

I have other gpx of this climb, but they are all in winter. This one is in summer (rain and clouds, as it should be). At the top it was very cloudy, so we one went to the main summit, not the north one. The way up was ...

View trail

Braemar-Creag Choinnich Circuit (Aberdeenshire)

Hiking

Save to a List

Alison and John Mackenzie

Distance

4.25mi

Elevation +

984f

TrailRank

41| 5.0

View more photos

An invigorating climb through mature pines to the summit of Creag Choinnich, overlooking Braemar, is rewarded by a fine array of mountain views. The route then drops lower to encircle the hill, while still offering some ...

View trail

3 day hike in Scotland - 29/4/2018

Hiking

Save to a List

Outdoor Quest

with

Distance

22.14mi

Elevation +

6112f

TrailRank

41

View more photos

Participants: Rob, Marta i Marti CA 29/4/2018 Arribem a mitgdia a la zona d'aparcament i ens preparem per sortir. Al cap d'una hora de seguir el camí comencem a pujar cap al Beinn Sheasgarnaich. La pendent es bastan...

View trail

Bla Bheinn (Blaven)

Hiking

Save to a List

DanielHIra

Distance

5.26mi

Elevation +

3081f

TrailRank

41| 3.0

View more photos

I´m not lying if I say that this has been my best mountain experience in Scotland since my arrival on February. Bla Bheinn is a special summit, for many reasons. A route not especially long but fascinating, with sweet as...

View trail

Beinn Dubh from Luss

Hiking

Save to a List

Electranieda

Distance

4.94mi

Elevation +

2073f

TrailRank

41| 4.84

View more photos

This is a modest peak, but on winter conditions it is a good time out. The original idea was to do the complete horse-shoe path, but it was too icy so came back the same way. Apart from the snow, it is a very easy track...

View trail