The Best Hiking 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

84| 4.5

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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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

7.76mi

Elevation +

3858f

TrailRank

81| 5.0

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

80| 5.0

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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Hiking

PenalvaMar

Distance

6.66mi

Elevation +

1299f

TrailRank

78| 5.0

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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Brig O'Turk, The Lendrick Hill and Dam Walk

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bigmombee

Distance

5.94mi

Elevation +

837f

TrailRank

67| 5.0

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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West Highland Way day #3

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Os Pés do Caminho

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Distance

14.87mi

Elevation +

1371f

TrailRank

60

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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Pap of Glencoe

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Alexander Krasavin

Distance

3.80mi

Elevation +

2320f

TrailRank

59| 3.33

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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Balmaha - Conic Hill -Loch Lomond

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mary_angells

Distance

2.84mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

58| 4.67

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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West Highland Way day #5

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Os Pés do Caminho

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Distance

17.47mi

Elevation +

1850f

TrailRank

58

Tyndrum to Kingshouse 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

58

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

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West Highland Way day#7

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Hiking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

15.42mi

Elevation +

1742f

TrailRank

57

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

57

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

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Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park 4.6 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

2.85mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

57| 4.0

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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Kinghorn-Burntisland v.v. 12 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

7.25mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

57

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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Glenfinnan viaduct

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Hiking

Cpeet tracker

Distance

3.55mi

Elevation +

390f

TrailRank

56

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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BEN NEVIS by the Mountain Track (Glen Nevis, Scotland)

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Hiking

alfredodeandres

Distance

10.27mi

Elevation +

4521f

TrailRank

55| 4.67

Ascent to Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis, on a great sunny day (or sunny morning, to be more precise), via the so called "Mountain Track". Technically the whole trail is very easy, a wide and perfect path from the starting...

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Beinn Talaichean and Cruach Ardrain from Iverlochlarig

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Hiking

PenalvaMar

Distance

7.79mi

Elevation +

2959f

TrailRank

53

Unfortunately, the weather was not as we were expecting. The road to reach the car park, at the end of the public road beyond Loch Voil. Continuing along the track on the north side of the glen to the farm at Inverloc...

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Around Fife Ness 5.6 km

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Hiking

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

3.48mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

53

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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Meall nan Tarmachan

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RickyBaird

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Distance

5.06mi

Elevation +

2073f

TrailRank

53

Having set out to do the Tarmachan Ridge Loop, once at the summit of Meall nan Tarmachan, we felt the wind was too extreme for safe passage ('blowing a Hoolie', as one colleague stated!). Having been thrown about on the ...

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Sumburgh head

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Hiking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

3.53mi

Elevation +

433f

TrailRank

53

Wonderful walk around Sumburgh head. It is much easier than it looks. It should be combined with a visit to the lighthouse and the Jarlshof. A lovely extension can be the beach and Old Scatness. Willing it can be combine...

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Arrochar - Ben Arthur - The Cobbler

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Hiking

mary_angells

Distance

8.40mi

Elevation +

2674f

TrailRank

53| 5.0

The route starts at Arrochar car park, just a few meters from the beginning of the trail. At first is an easy path, a bit hilly but the gorgeous views take away the pain. We went up and came down the same way since the o...

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Afueras de Edimburgo; las Pentlands, colinas y embalses / Edinburg outskirts; Treak in the Pentlands, reservois and hills

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Hiking

René Pérez

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Distance

15.98mi

Elevation +

3481f

TrailRank

52

Afueras de Edimburgo; las Pentlands; colinas y embalses / Edinburg outskirts; Treak in the Pentland Hills Regional Park, reservois and hills Esta parte es en inglés, pero si bajas más esta también en castellano ;) ...

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Ben Lomond - 28/4/2018

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Outdoor Quest

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Distance

7.16mi

Elevation +

3110f

TrailRank

52| 4.34

Participants: Rob, Marta and Marti CA 28/4/2018 Arribem de matinada a Glasgow i conduim fins al hostel que hi ha al peu del Ben Lomond, arribem a mitgdia. L'objectiu es fer una ruta els dies següents, però ja que es...

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Edinburgh: New Town - Calton Hill

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Hiking

Alexandre Antunes Carvalho

Distance

7.31mi

Elevation +

548f

TrailRank

52

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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River Nevis through Steall Gorge to Waterfalls

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Hiking

Cpeet tracker

Distance

8.59mi

Elevation +

869f

TrailRank

52

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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