Hiking in Scotland

What makes Scotland one of the best countries in the world for hiking?

 

It’s the spectacular scenery. It’s 500 mountains and 30,000 lochs.  It’s the ever changing weather. It’s the freedom to explore.It’s the friendly Scottish People. It’s the pub at the end of the day.

 

Ancient forests, peaceful glens, windswept ridges and roaring waterfalls. Wherever you love to hike, Scotland offers something to surprise and delight you.

With twenty years experience and a lifetime of local knowledge, let Highland Guiding guide you on a hiking trip you’ll never forget.

Featured Hiking Trips

Private 5-Day Adventure
From £1750 per person
The Scottish Highlands contain some of the finest hiking landscapes in the world — and on this tour, you get three of the best in three days. Based in Inverness, Scotland's Highland capital, you're perfectly placed to explore three iconic and wildly different landscapes. Ancient Caledonian forests and mountain lochs in the Cairngorms. The dramatic, glacier-carved peaks of Torridon. The legendary beauty of Glen Affric, often called Scotland's most beautiful glen. Each day brings something entirely new. Your guide tailors every hike to your group's fitness and interests, and each evening you return to the comfort and amenities of Inverness — one of Scotland's most vibrant and characterful cities. Three landscapes. Three days. One unforgettable Highland adventure.
5 days
Highlands
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Private 5-Day Adventure
From £1750 per person
Explore one of the greatest hiking areas in Scotland - The Cairngorms National Park! On this short self drive adventure you'll hike with your expert guide as you explore the forests, lochs, and mountains. Your guide will tailor the hikes to your level and your interests, making this a unique and unforgettable adventure as you enjoy some of the greatest hiking Scotland has to offer.
5 days
Cairngorms National Park
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