A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Inverness-shire
'The path is extremely well defined by the passage of the estimated 125,000 visits per year.'
Read More...
'Be prepared is a very sensible approach to life so I would not suggest anyone attempting this walk without careful planning but even with the top in cloud and a section of the path covered in snow it was impossible to get lost ...'
'The route follows tracks and footpaths throughout, but after leaving Cannich it becomes increasingly remote; the upper reaches of Glen Affric being amongst the most isolated in the Highlands. Some ...
Read More...
'Officially opened in 2015, the Affric Kintail Way runs from Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness, to Morvich in Kintail, near the west Highlands seaboard. The start point enables it to be linked to the Great Glen Way and through that to much of Scotland's long distance footpath network. The end point at Morvich enables a link with the much more challenging and serious Cape Wrath Trail.'
Member of the Ramblers - Highland and Islands Area
'Newtonmore offers the visitor a wide range of activities within the village lying at the southern end of the Spey Valley in the Cairngorms National Park. Newtonmore is at the heart of the Scottish ...
Read More...
'From Dalraddy to Ruthven near Kingussie, the Badenoch Way winds through native woodland offering magnificent views of Highland glens, mountains, and rivers, with diverse wildlife abundant, including red squirrel, osprey, swans & deer.'
WalkHighlands
'The area around the Caledonian Canal is superb walking country. With breathtaking scenery and so much wildlife, there is always something to enjoy. Take a relaxing stroll along the towpath, hike the Great Glen Way long distance route, or climb Britain's highest mountain. Watch the Great Glen Ways video and you will be persuaded!'
'Divided into three 5 day sections and is in total 249 miles long. As Scotland's "wildest long distance trail" the trail is no easy undertaking and should only be tackled by those experienced in wi ...
Read More...
'This website has been developed as a resource for people planning an expedition on the Cape Wrath Trail in Scotland. It supports a new guidebook to the route which will be published by Cicerone.'
Iain Harper
The Cape Wrath Trail [Walkhighlands]
'Before starting the walk, however, there are two conditions to be met - physical fitness and organisational skills. First the fitness, for, although the walk is an old military road built by the n ...
Read More...
'For a longer cross-country walk, based here in Newtonmore, the Corrieyairack has everything, from the gentle meanderings of the upper River Spey, through the pass itself amid high rolling moorland, and down by the side of Glen Tarff to the A82 near Fort Augustus.'
'Walk the battlefield now restored to how it appeared to the opposing forces on that fateful day - 16 April 1746. The upgraded footpaths are suitable for families with prams and those with access n ...
Read More...
'Marking the spot of the last major battle on British soil, the wild moor at Culloden is the resting place of 1,500 Jacobite and 50 Government soldiers who fought and died here in 1746. Today, you can walk along the battle lines and see the graves of the soldiers beside the memorial cairn in the centre of the battlefield.'
Culloden Wood [Forestry and Land Scotland]
'A selection of some of the popular walks in the area': 22 Entries.
Mountain Walks [Glencoe Scotland]
'This is part of the long distance drove route between Wester Ross and on to the Corrieyairack and further south. The section between Glenmoriston and Strathglass was used for driving stock during ...
Read More...
Military Road/Drove Road between Tomich and Jenkins Park.
'The contrast in natural habitats along the route imbues the East Highland Way with a distinctive character. The journey passes seamlessly through enchanting broadleaf forests, loch-side t ...
Read More...
'Connects Fort William, outdoor capital of the UK, with the ski and mountain resort of Aviemore. In doing so, it also connects Scotland's existing long distance walks: the West Highland Way & Great Glen Way, to the Speyside Way in the north east.'
Kevin Langan
'A celebration of mountain culture in the outdoor capital of the UK ... Mountains inspire us all in different ways – and you won’t find a better example of the diversity of mountain culture tha ...
Read More...
Usually held Mid February.
'At Fassfern, there is ample parking by the stone bridge on the old road. From here, the route is signposted on the east bank of the burn and is waymarked through the forest on to the open ground of Gleann Suileag ... Despite the proximity to the public road, this area gives a great feeling of isolation.'
'... These townships were not nearly as remote when inhabited as they seem now as there would have been a steady stream of traffic travelling past. Indeed there would have been little other way to ...
Read More...
'This path is a very old road linking Badenoch with upper Speyside. It must have been used for hundreds of years as there are ruined townships located throughout the area ...'
‘This is the path the people of the townships in the Rothiemurchus area took to their summer shielings. The purpose of travelling to the shielings was to take the cattle and give the ground time to ...
Read More...
'This route is only suitable for those with some hillwalking experience, particularly in winter and spring when the hills are snow-covered. On a dry summer day, however, it should present no problems.’
'For the less experienced it is the perfect introduction to long distance walking, being for the most part low-level and following mainly towpaths and woodland tracks. There are some challenging se ...
Read More...
'Spans 79 miles/127km between Fort William and Inverness, can be walked in 5-6 days, staying overnight in the various communities within the Glen.'
'The built heritage is crucial to the well being of our community, our tourism industry, and in attracting economic investment to the centre of Inverness. We want the Inverness City Heritage Tr ...
Read More...
Locations and brief descriptions of about two dozen heritage sites around and about Inverness. However the original Link has disappeared so I have replaced it with one from Explore Inverness.
Inverness City Heritage Trust
Member of the Ramblers - Highland and Islands Group
'The route is a work in progress. Some of it is remote, pathless and challenging terrain. Other sections are already popular walks ... The walk is meant to be used both by long-distance walkers goi ...
Read More...
'Coastal walking route from Inverness to John o’ Groats, traversing shorelines, cliff tops, back lanes and footpaths of the Scottish Highlands.'
Friends of the John o’ Groats Trail (Association of Northern Trails Scotland)
'Kingussie is an ideal base for walking and whether you are interested in a scenic woodland stroll, a moderate walk or a full day hike it is all there waiting.'
Read More...
'Welcome to Kingussie, the capital of Badenoch in the Scottish Highlands. It’s a small, lively town right beside the famous river Spey in the midst of the glorious Cairngorms National Park and almost exactly in the centre of Scotland!'
'The Loch Ness 360° Trail is split into six sections. Section One begins in Inverness and takes you around the Loch. Follow them in order, and Section Six will bring you back to where you ...
Read More...
'Connects the Great Glen Way with the South Loch Ness Trail creating a new long-distance walking, cycling and horseriding route around Loch Ness ... Walking this Scottish trail should take around six days to complete the entire loop.'
Member of the Ramblers - Highland and Islands Area
'The Leaflets are car-based and involve six stopping places and short walks. They feature clear explanations, photos and diagrams explaining significant geological features along the route.'
...Read More...
'Lochaber Geopark Association has created a series of Geotrail Leaflets to help you find out more about the variety of geology in the area and see a different side to the scenery ... Lochaber is well known as the home of the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. But did you know that Lochaber's dramatic Highland landscape also contains some of the most outstanding natural features in Scotland?'
'Moidart is a wild, beautiful, remote region in the heart of the West Highlands of Scotland, with the Ardnamurchan peninsular to the west, Arisaig and Morar to the north, Morvern to the south, and ...
Read More...
'Moidart, Ardnamurchan and the surrounding areas offer some of the most scenic, diverse and interesting walking landscapes in the Highlands. There are walks to suit all tastes, interests and fitness levels. Whether you are walking to spot wildlife, aiming to climb a Corbett or Munroe, challenging yourself on a long distance trek, seeking a deserted beach or abandoned settlement, taking a historical or geological tour, or just looking for a gentle stroll, the region has it all.'
'We have a walk every weekend. In summer, we hold away weekends to more distant ranges such as Skye or Torridon. We welcome visitors, both those living in or near Lochaber and those from furthe ...
Read More...
'Walks in one of the best hill-walking areas on the planet. Our walks programme contains a mixture of classic Lochaber hill-walks, such as the Ring of Steall or the Five Sisters of Kintail, and less well-known outings.'
'This a part of General Wade's Road from Dunkeld to Inverness built between 1728 and 1730 - 102 miles long in total. Further sections of this lengthy Military Road which are described on the Heritage Paths website are the stretch via Old Blair, that via the Slochd and the Old Edinburgh Road from Moy to Inverness.'
'It is a land of mystery and legend, bountiful wildlife and flora, forest, heather, peat clad moors and awe inspiring views. It is also the peaceful "undiscovered" side of Loch Ness dominated by qu ...
Read More...
'The trail stretches for approximately 28 miles between Loch Tarff near Fort Augustus to Torbreck on the edge of Inverness via Whitebridge, Foyers, Inverfarigaig and Dores.'
'St Duthac was a beloved saint of Scotland previous to the Reformation. Duthac was born at Tain, later becoming Bishop of Rosshire, and then buried at Tain upon his death in 1065. A great missionar ...
Read More...
'This is the original route through Glen Affric which fell into disuse when the present public road on the north side of the River Affric through Chisholm's Pass was made in the 19th century. It is shown on Roy's map of 1755 as Road from Kintail to Inverness ...
'The original route on the south side of Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin is now very difficult to pass due to forestry. Some intrepid surveyors have managed to hack their way through and poles were placed along the route some years ago, but these are unlikely to be easy to find. However it is a great shame that the whole of this path is ignored for the difficulty in passing a relatively short stretch. The views are apparently far better than those of the shoreside path.'
'The crest of the ridge between An Soutar and Meallan Odhar was the furthest north point on the mainland reached by Prince Charlie in his wanderings after Culloden, and it was there that h ...
Read More...
'This route from Strathfarrar via Glen Cannich to Strathglass is known to be part of the long distance drove route from Poolewe and Wester Ross to the Corrieyairack Pass and beyond.'
'In the old days, cattle thieves in the relatively lawless Speyside and Badenoch regions would make their way to Lochaber to sell their prizes. This route would have been one of their primary route ...
Read More...
'This long route was used for centuries by cattle thieves making their way south and west from the Central Highlands. It passes by two of the great mountains in Scotland, Ben Alder and Ben Nevis, and heads over the northern edge of Rannoch Moor.'
Note The 'route survey is at least 15 years old, so we would be grateful to anyone who supplies us with an updated version'.
'Vision ...to identify a 50-mile sustainable loop route which would provide stunning views and varied terrain for walkers and riders alike and to eventually waymark it. Landowners and managers were contacted to gain their views on the project, most of which were favourable. Some negotiations have taken place and this vision is now nearing fruition. '
Directory Statistics
There are 607 categories in our website