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The 10 most beautiful hiking routes in the Scottish Highlands
Hiking route
· Argyll and Bute
Beinn Bheigier (Ben Vicar) höchster Berg auf der Isle of Islay Schottland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.1 km
3:10 h
449 m
480 m
Wanderung auf den höchsten Berg der Insel Islay Beinn Bheigier (ehemals Ben Vicar genannt) in Schottland innere Hebriden
Long-Distance Hiking
· United Kingdom
120 km Skye Trail in Scotland - Islay of Skye
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
119.8 km
36:40 h
3,611 m
3,711 m
Islay of Skye is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers. The Skye Trail is a 5-7 day, absolutely magnificent tour through the Scottish Highlands. The route follows the Trotternish Ridge, past the Quiraing and the coastal cliffs on the Islay of Skye. A medium, beautiful, scenic and mostly foggy hike awaits you in Islay of Skye. I thought the tour was marvellous. Chapeau!
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
The Birks O’ Aberfeldy, Perthshire Scotland 3 miles
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.3 km
1:29 h
188 m
188 m
Simply the most beautiful hill walk I’ve done in the UK. Starting from the town of Aberfeldy, you follow the stream through the birch trees up to the top of the waterfall and back down the other side.
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
Um den Old Man of Storr
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
3:00 h
625 m
625 m
Abwechslungs- und Aussichtsreiche Rundtour um den Old Man und auf den höchsten Punkt der Trotternish Halbinsel
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
Rubha Hunish - Hike to the northern tip of the Isle of Skye
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.6 km
2:15 h
200 m
200 m
Isolated by massive basalt cliffs, the Rubha Hunish peninsula seems to be out of reach for hikers. Fortunately, there is a passage in the rock face, which makes it possible to reach this fantastic place on a narrow and steep path.
Long-Distance Hiking
· United Kingdom
Glen Tilt und Lairig Ghru
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
71.5 km
30:00 h
997 m
900 m
Glen Tilt und Lairig Ghru - ein wunderschönes Tal und ein atemberaubender Bergpass. Es führt euch eine wunderschöne Strecke, meist auf Pfaden, von Blair Atholl nach Aviemore.
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
West Highland Way 13,14 Kinlochleven - Fort William
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
26.1 km
7:22 h
735 m
735 m
Day 10: Stages 13 and 14 - the longest tour on the WHW, from Kinlochleven up into the high valley of Lairigmor to Loch Lunn da Bhra and along a path towards Ben Nevis. From there to Fort William and the finish of the WHW.
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
West Highland Way 12 Kingshouse Hotel - Kinlochleven
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.7 km
4:26 h
423 m
618 m
Day 9: Stage 12 - From the Kingshouse Hotel we head towards Glen Coe and up the Devil's Staircase with beautiful views of Stob Dearg. The route continues downhill towards Kinlochleven.
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
West Highland Way 10,11 Inveroran - Kingshouse
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.5 km
4:05 h
301 m
236 m
Day 8: Stages 10 and 11 - From the Inveroran Hotel, you pass the Forrest Lodge and enter Rannoch Moor. Passing moorland on the right and high Munors on the left, the route continues for 11 kilometres through the moor. Pass Blackrock Cottage and continue to the Kingshouse Hotel with views of Stob Dearg.
Hiking route
· United Kingdom
West Highland Way 9,10 Tyndrum - Inveroran
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.1 km
4:06 h
297 m
356 m
Day 7: Stages 9 and 10 - From Tyndrum we pass Beinn Odhar to Auch and then Beinn Dorain to Bridge of Orchy. We cross the River Orchy and climb Mam Carraigh. From there we descend to Inveroran Hotel with a beautiful view of Loch Tulla.
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18-MAY-19 15:24:33 by Lisa
June 01, 2024
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Beautiful walk felt much longer in the rare heat of sunshine but plenty of swim options to cool off. Lovely alternative to a mountain for a hot day
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Glen Doll/Moulie Circular Route by Russell
Photo: Russell Coleridge, Community
May 28, 2024
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Community
Excellent circuit through two beautiful glens and some high moorland. Note that recent storm damage near the visitors centre has resulted in closure of a short section of footpath, but easily avoided using the signposted diversion.
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Route done on May 27, 2024
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M - An Teallach by Bobby
May 16, 2024
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