The Best Trails in Scotland (United Kingdom)

Glenfinnan viaduct and monument roundtrip 5.5 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

3.40mi

Elevation +

449f

TrailRank

85| 4.5

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This hike takes in the main sights around Glenfinnan: the famous ‘Harry Potter’ steam train viaduct, the Glenfinnan monument, the Glenfinnan station on the West Highland Railway, and Loch Shiel. The walk starts at Glenfi...

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Bidean nam Bian and Lost Valley 12 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

7.76mi

Elevation +

3858f

TrailRank

81| 5.0

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Beautiful and fairly strenuous hike from Glen Coe into the area of the Three Sisters, onto the highest peak in Argyll at around 1150 m, and down into the scenic Lost Valley. The three sisters are three north-south ridges...

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Ballachulish Quarry, Loch Leven and Bracklet trail 5.7 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

3.52mi

Elevation +

456f

TrailRank

81| 5.0

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Nice and easy hike in and around the village of Ballachulish, including a former slate quarry, dense woodland, Loch Leven and the Laroch river and estuary. I did this hike on a foggy day, so the views weren’t great, but ...

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Ben lomond via ptarmigan ridge

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PenalvaMar

Distance

6.66mi

Elevation +

1299f

TrailRank

79| 5.0

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Ben Lomond by ptarmigan ridge. A circular route. Car park, early morning, well...just before 9. Plenty of parking spaces still. Groups starting to arrive and start their ascend by the normal path, behind the toilets a...

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Old Man of Storr (Isle of Skye)

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Distance

3.69mi

Elevation +

1020f

TrailRank

76| 4.67

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Amazing trail to the Old Man of Storr. This is an iconic hike in Isle of Skye, with incredible views and scenery specially in a sunny day. The hike is of moderate difficulty because it’s mostly uphill but is has no tec...

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West Highland Way day #5

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Os Pés do Caminho

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Distance

17.47mi

Elevation +

1850f

TrailRank

75| 5.0

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Tyndrum to Kingshouse WHW - A MUST. More information at the official website https://www.westhighlandway.org/

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Brig O'Turk, The Lendrick Hill and Dam Walk

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bigmombee

Distance

5.94mi

Elevation +

837f

TrailRank

74| 5.0

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Nice and easy walk starting at the parking lot of the Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway at Brig o'Turk. The trail follows the orange signed path. The trail includes a small waterfall, spectacular views over the lower woodland...

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Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park 4.6 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

2.85mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

67| 4.67

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Where can you experience a real hill walk in the middle of a European capital? The volcanic Holyrood Park with its summit Arthur’s seat offers this unique opportunity, as well as great views of Edinburgh, the Firth of Fo...

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Old man of Storr (The Storr) - Isle of Skye (An Stòr from Norse)

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Ruben.hera

Distance

2.77mi

Elevation +

1004f

TrailRank

65| 4.5

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English (castellano debajo): The carpark is located right by the main road 6.8miles from Portree which will take about 10 minutes to drive. The carpark is not that big so fills up quickly mid-summer, there is an exten...

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West Highland Way day #3

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Os Pés do Caminho

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Distance

14.87mi

Elevation +

1371f

TrailRank

62

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Rowerdanan to Inveraran There are two ooptions, the lower level by the lake and the upper level by the road. Both appear on the official maps. Maps and many GPS trails present the upper level trail as the main but the l...

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Balmaha - Conic Hill -Loch Lomond

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mary_angells

Distance

2.84mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

61| 4.67

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The route starts at the village. There are a couple of car parks. Boots highly recommended, especially if the weather is wet. The first part has a clear path up a rock staircase. The second part is across the field going...

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Cain Gorm Trail

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frederikaalund

Distance

7.41mi

Elevation +

2510f

TrailRank

60| 4.67

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We went off trail some places to avoid the snow (and sometimes just for the view). Got a beer at the ski lodge just before the summit. That was roughly one hour in. After you reach the summit, the real hike starts. The t...

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Pap of Glencoe

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Alexander Krasavin

Distance

3.80mi

Elevation +

2320f

TrailRank

60| 3.33

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Round trip with nice views starting from parking near electricity station Way up seem to be easier for both going up and down Possible to pass in 2-3 hours

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Glenfinnan viaduct

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Cpeet tracker

Distance

3.55mi

Elevation +

390f

TrailRank

60

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Despite the rain it was a nice walk from the station (free parking if you are in time) to a good view point to see the Jacobite steam train arrive from Fort William. The trail starts at the dinner car, right the stairway...

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River Nevis through Steall Gorge to Waterfalls

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Cpeet tracker

Distance

8.59mi

Elevation +

869f

TrailRank

59| 5.0

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Amazing trail. We started at a rather new car park; took the path right from the river; the last part is over the street where you can park as well. The path from there is sometimes across rocks and stones but if you wea...

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West Highland Way day#7

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

15.42mi

Elevation +

1742f

TrailRank

59

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Kinlochleven to Fort William WHW - A MUST. More information at the official website https://www.westhighlandway.org/

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West Highland Way day #4

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Os Pés do Caminho

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Distance

12.92mi

Elevation +

1519f

TrailRank

59

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Inveraran to Tyndrum WHW - A MUST. More information at the official website https://www.westhighlandway.org/

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West Highland Way day #1

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Os Pés do Caminho

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Distance

13.15mi

Elevation +

692f

TrailRank

59

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Milganvie to Drymen WHW - A MUST. More information at the official website https://www.westhighlandway.org/

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Around Fife Ness 5.6 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

3.48mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

58| 5.0

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Easy coastal walk passing by the most eastern point in Fife, Fife Ness headland. You also walk on a golf course, on the beach, through a wildlife reserve, along a farm track, and pass by Constantine’s Cave. The sea is te...

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Ballachulish-Oban-Mull-Lochaline-Ardgour-Ballachulish 133 km +21 km ferries

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

95.44mi

Elevation +

3921f

TrailRank

58

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Great cycling trip on cycling route 78 the Caledonian Way, the Isle of Mull, and in Morvern and Ardgour. The trip includes three ferries (see waypoints for more information on fees and timetables) with a total sea trip o...

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Quiraing Walk (Isle of Skye)

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Distance

5.25mi

Elevation +

1083f

TrailRank

57

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Amazing trail with superb Scottish views. We did the circuit counterclockwise, which I recommend. The first half you walk below the cliffs with amazing views and flattish. The second half you have to go up to the top of ...

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Edinburgh: New Town - Calton Hill

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Alexandre Antunes Carvalho

Distance

7.31mi

Elevation +

548f

TrailRank

57

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Edinburgh is one of those cities that you fall in love once you get there. With a picturesque skyline and a delicious atmosphere, the city is a kind of an open air museum. Amazing architecture everywhere, beautiful and h...

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Cramond-Tantallon Castle-Edinburgh-Cramond 137 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

85.07mi

Elevation +

2549f

TrailRank

57

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This cycling trip takes you along the Firth of Forth between Cramond and Tantallon Castle and back along the valley of the river Tyne and through the city of Edinburgh. The trip is on paved roads and cycling paths, and s...

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Kinghorn-Burntisland v.v. 12 km

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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

7.25mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

57

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Hike with great views between Kinghorn and Burntisland. From Kinghorn to Burntisland you walk along the coast, and on the way back along the Binn hill ridge a bit inland. Attention: the route on Burntisland Sands can onl...

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Arthur's Seat

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

1040f

TrailRank

56

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It was a beautiful and refreshing hike in the very early morning before heading to work (and the arrival of rain). Summit before 8 am. Too late to watch Sunrise, but enough to watch he city waking up and the light and sh...

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