The Best Walking Trails in Scotland (United Kingdom)

Lerwick - The Knab and Clickimin broch

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Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

4.45mi

Elevation +

276f

TrailRank

53

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This is an extended version of the Lerwick and the Knab tour that you find in many guides or at this site https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/shetland/lerwick-explorer.shtml with a visit to the Clickimin broch. The Fjara is ...

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PAISLEY LIONS

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Electranieda

Distance

3.81mi

Elevation +

141f

TrailRank

52

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We followed, starting from the West End of Paisley, the main route promoted by Paisley First Business Improvement District (BID) through The Pride of Paisley Wild in Art project. http://www.prideofpaisley.co.uk/ These...

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Inverarish - Isle of Raasay

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Helen Kirk

Distance

11.54mi

Elevation +

2290f

TrailRank

49

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Walk from Raasay House to the highest peak on Raasay - Dun Cana. Over the top & on past three abandoned village of Hallaig due to the Highland clearances, then past deserted iron works. Very steep & tough descend from th...

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Pitlochry Ring

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Montaña y Corazón

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Distance

2.13mi

Elevation +

512f

TrailRank

48

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Pitlochry is a charming Victorian town in the county of Perthshire in Scotland, lying on the River Tummel. Nice and easy walk around Pitlochry visiting some of the most outstanding places (Moulin Burn, Port na Craig, ...

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Edinburgh

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RickyBaird

Distance

12.45mi

Elevation +

446f

TrailRank

46

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Edinburgh Haymarket - Lochrin Basin - Harrison Park - Roseburn - Coltbtidge Viaduct - Cycle/walkway - Newhaven Harbour area - Canongate - City Centre (11.5 miles approx).

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Currie - Leith (Water of Leith Walkway)

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RickyBaird

Distance

12.68mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

46

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Currie - Leith (Water of Leith Walkway) Colinton Slateford Saughton Park Roseburn Dean Village Stockbridge Canonmills Warriston

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Union Chain Bridge to Paxton House circular

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neil woodcock

Distance

3.18mi

Elevation +

128f

TrailRank

46

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An easy walk taking in oldest vehicular suspension bridge in the world, beautiful river views and wildlife, Paxton House. Warning: as of December 2021 storm damage had caused blockages across many paths.

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Comrie adventure,

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Yvonne Payne

Distance

4.76mi

Elevation +

476f

TrailRank

39

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Comrie adventure, not a recommended route for the foreseeable future. The forestry department need to clear paths following the destruction caused by storm Arwen, November 2021.

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Coll 03 Ben Feall

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PeterJSY

Distance

1.66mi

Elevation +

112f

TrailRank

39

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Beautiful walk up Ben (hill) Feall around 8pm.... sunset not until 1030pm!!! Beach nearby is also lovely and easy to do both together

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Dalavich to Loch Avich and back

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sandalsandrocks

Distance

5.57mi

Elevation +

705f

TrailRank

39

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Amazing hike from near Dalavich And Loch Awe, over the mountains to Loch Avich and back in a circular loop. Covers a variety of ecosystems and terrain types. Lush forest, alpine prairie, lakeside shore etc. we stopped fo...

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Orkney Islands: from Kirkwall to Blackhill

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Emma =)

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Distance

4.17mi

Elevation +

223f

TrailRank

37

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Loop trail in Kirkwall and its surroundings. The route starts at the car park near the shore, goes through the city center and then runs along the local golf club. The trail partially overlaps with Muddisdale Walk Footpa...

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Carluke ~ Milton Tileworks Reserve.

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RickyBaird

Distance

4.35mi

Elevation +

75f

TrailRank

37

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The main paths are gravel and there is seating at a main path intersection 'triangle'. I entered the area from the old Milton Tile-Works end, accessed from Shieldhill Rd and along the old farm Track to the old tile-work...

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St Andrew's Cathedral, Old High Church i St Mary's Catholic Church des de Inverness

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ribo

Distance

3.55mi

Elevation +

423f

TrailRank

37

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Ruta circular des de Inverness passant per: - St Andrew's Cathedral (0.3 km) - Falcon Square Mercat Cross (4.6 km) - Old High Church (5.2 km) - St Mary's Catholic Church (5.5 km)

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Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns

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Mags B

Distance

8.66mi

Elevation +

682f

TrailRank

36

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Very interesting walk, best to do in the lighter months, due to the amount of history around this area,

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LEWS CASTLE GROUNDS - STORNOWAY - ISLE of LEWIS

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Electranieda

Distance

3.19mi

Elevation +

233f

TrailRank

35

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There is free parking right next to the Castle Museum. If the museum is open, there are toilets and a coffee shop. There are multiple tracks, and we did this walk with a pram, so the terrain is firm and with no difficul...

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The West Highland Way

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Christina Robinson

Distance

102.55mi

Elevation +

11217f

TrailRank

35

This trail has its challenging sections. The most difficult one for me was along the Loch Lomond. It was like a 3 hour step class at the highest setting. Up and down the big boulders. Pray to have a dry day while doing t...

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Castle Semple

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Electranieda

Distance

4.07mi

Elevation +

282f

TrailRank

34

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There is free parking, toilets and a visitor centre at the start. You can use PA12 4EA on your GPS to get there. It can get quite busy at times. The path is very clear and you could take a push-chair. It is a very easy...

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An Lochan Uaine (Green Lochan), near AVIEMORE.

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RickyBaird

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Distance

3.83mi

Elevation +

341f

TrailRank

33

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A walk from the Glenmore visitor centre near AVIEMORE to An Lochan Uaine, (Green Lochan). It Really IS Green!

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Edimburgo - West End - Scott Monument - Catedral Saint Giles - The Hub - Grassmarket

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Wiki Loko

Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

1791f

TrailRank

31

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Ruta de West End a Grassmarket pasando por: - Parish Church of St Cuthbert (1.0 km) - Scott Monument (2.2 km) - Catedral Saint Giles (4.7 km) - The Hub (5.8 km)

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Round Loch Leven

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Oot And Aboot

Distance

12.58mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

31

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A very pleasant and flat walk around the Loch. There are a few cafes on the circuit, plenty of park benches and signage. Also a few bird watching hides.

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Portavadie

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kevan

Distance

3.86mi

Elevation +

456f

TrailRank

30

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Portavadie walk that rewards you with lovely views and points of interest including standing stones and chapel remains. The adder was a bonus to find sunning itself.

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Scorrybreac Circuit Trail, Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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ScottMundo.com

Distance

1.95mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

30| 4.33

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Great little loop trail with big views. Starts from Portree along the coast with spectacular views of the village harbor, ocean, and neighboring island. The trail then loops back inland to Portree.

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Old Aberdeen Trail 1.

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lk1307

Distance

5.96mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

30

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Started the walk from Firhill Place off Spital road where we parked our car. We paid £2.30 for 3 hours to give us time for walk & lunch after at the pet friendly cafe called the Grub. We visited the Duncan Rice Library ...

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EDINBURGH CASTLE AND CALTON HILL

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Electranieda

Distance

7.40mi

Elevation +

515f

TrailRank

30

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Day out visiting Edinburgh. We visited the castle, the shopping high-street and Calton Hill. There is pay and display parking everywhere, so nowhere free to leave your car. Except for some sections of the castle, everyt...

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Loch Venachar

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Mags B

Distance

12.51mi

Elevation +

1024f

TrailRank

29

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Loch Venachar, good walk for the family, there is a small incline around 5 miles, then gosh to flat, some picnic benches beside the water .

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