Experience walking holidays in the Highlands — a vast, elemental land of lochs, glens, and endless adventure.
The Scottish Highlands are a region of scale, solitude, and raw natural beauty — shaped by peaks, moorland, and sky. To walk here is to step into a wilder world. Light shifts by the minute. Weather rolls in and out. And every trail leads deeper into a landscape that feels ancient, powerful, and profoundly peaceful.
This is classic walking country in Scotland — not just for challenge, but for clarity. Whether you're following a long-distance path like the West Highland Way or wandering through a quiet pinewood glen, the Highlands invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel the land underfoot.
Scotland’s best-known long-distance walking trail, running 96 miles from Milngavie (near Glasgow) to Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. Expect lochside walking, highland passes, historic inns, and a deep connection to the landscape.
A coast-to-coast route from Fort William to Inverness following the natural rift that splits the Highlands. Walk alongside Loch Ness, the Caledonian Canal, and through tranquil woodlands with sweeping views.
Widely considered one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens. Explore native pine forests, quiet loch shores, and mountain-framed trails in a landscape that feels untouched and restorative.
The Scottish Highlands aren’t just a destination — they’re an experience. Raw, remote, and unforgettable, this is walking at its most powerful. Take the trail, feel the weather, follow the land — and let the Highlands move you.
You can walk iconic trails, climb famous peaks, explore glens, visit castles, go wildlife watching, and take boat trips on some of Scotland’s most famous lochs.
The West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, and trails in Glen Affric are top choices for scenery, variety, and a true Highland experience.
Alongside walking, you can try kayaking on lochs, mountain biking in forest parks, climbing Munros, or even winter activities like snowshoeing and skiing in the Cairngorms.
Late spring to early autumn offers the best walking conditions with long days and milder weather. Winter is quieter and atmospheric, but requires preparation for shorter days and colder temperatures.
Yes. Many tour operators offer self-guided or guided walking holidays, including luggage transfers, accommodation, and route notes for exploring at your own pace.
