The Highlands

Mountains, Glens, Lochs, and Long-Distance Routes

From the peaks of the Cairngorms and the rugged landscapes of the west coast to remote glens, freshwater lochs, and island shorelines, the Highlands contains a diverse network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by geology, weather, and centuries of history. Trails such as the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Speyside Way, and Cape Wrath Trail reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including Cairngorms National Park, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Glen Affric, and the North West Highlands showcase some of Scotland's most distinctive natural environments.

Long-distance routes pass through mountain terrain, forests, glens, lochs, moorland, and remote settlements, linking places that have shaped the character of the Highlands for generations. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the diversity of the region while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.