Long-distance hikes in Scotland
United Kingdom
Strap on your hiking backpack and head out into the moody landscape of Scotland. Walking a long-distance route is always something special; a beautiful surrounding is vital because you will be spending most of the time outdoors. The Scottish Highlands radiates a truly unique atmosphere, which you can enjoy on the popular West Highland Way. Bag some Munros, one after the other and pitch your tent wherever you want, to plan your active breaks to your liking.
Maps and trails
The most beautiful long-distance hikes in Scotland
Long-Distance Hiking
· East Dunbartonshire
West Highland Way – Schottlands legendärer Fernwanderweg in 8 Etappen
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
153.8 km
42:55 h
2,842 m
2,846 m
Der West Highland Way ist Schottlands bekanntester Fernwanderweg und verläuft über rund 154 Kilometer von Milngavie bei Glasgow bis nach Fort William in den Highlands.
Long-Distance Hiking
· The Highlands
130 km Skye Trail in Scotland - Isle of Skye
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
132.6 km
40:25 h
3,486 m
3,523 m
Islay of Skye is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers. The Skye Trail is a 5-7 day, absolutely magnificent route through the Scottish Highlands. The route follows the Trotternish Ridge, past the Quiraing as well as the coastal cliffs on the Isle of Skye. A medium, beautiful, scenic and mostly foggy hike awaits you in Isle of Skye. I found the route magnificent. Chapeau!
Long-Distance Hiking
· United Kingdom
Glen Tilt and Lairig Ghru
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
71.5 km
30:00 h
997 m
900 m
Glen Tilt and Lairig Ghru - a beautiful valley and a breathtaking mountain pass. It takes you on a wonderful route, mostly on trails, from Blair Atholl to Aviemore.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Central England and the Midlands
Pennine Way
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
418 km
127:00 h
9,161 m
9,306 m
Challenging long-distance hike through the centre of England from Edale in the picturesque Peak District to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish border region
Long-Distance Hiking
· United Kingdom
West Highland Way – Scotlands first long distance hiking trail
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Difficulty
moderate
150.5 km
37:30 h
2,636 m
2,674 m
The West Highland Way is the first official long-distance hiking trail in Scotland and runs from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William.
Long-Distance Hiking
· United Kingdom
Isle of Skye Trail, Weitwanderweg Schottland | Highlands
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
127 km
36:22 h
3,209 m
3,240 m
Der Isle of Skye Trail ist ein anspruchsvoller, inoffizieller 127 km langer Weitwanderweg. Der Pfad erstreckt sich über den größten Teil der Insel Skye und führt durch schwieriges Gelände, einschließlich spektakulärer Berg- und Küstenlandschaften. Die Route folgt dem Trotternish Bergrücken, den Black and Red Cuillins sowie den Küstenklippen und steilen Hängen des Hochlandgebirges.
Long-Distance Hiking
· East Dunbartonshire
West Highland Way leisurely in 10 days
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
162.9 km
43:40 h
3,114 m
3,092 m
West Highland Way a myth, a dream route in the Scottish Highlands. Much frequented and often described. Therefore, here only a current track and a stage recommendation for leisure hikers
Long-Distance Hiking
· United Kingdom
West Highland Way – including Ben Nevis
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
164.1 km
48:10 h
4,264 m
4,303 m
Route data for my WHW hike in September 2022
Long-Distance Hiking
· United Kingdom
West-Highland-Way
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
153.5 km
42:58 h
2,599 m
2,647 m
From Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William through the Highlands.From Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William through the Higlands.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Argyll & the Isles
The West Island Way: Stage 3 - Port Bannatyne to Rhubodach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.1 km
3:50 h
143 m
178 m
Stage three begins by following the line of the old Tramway before turning north into a quiet, winding glen. At the glen’s head, the route enters the forest and gradually descends to Rhubodach, where the ferry connects to Colintraive on the mainland.
Auf den Spuren des Schottischen Whiskys
West Highland Way - der Klassiker der schottischen Weitwanderwege
Wann ist die beste Zeit um den West Highland Way zu laufen?
Die Schönheit der schottischen Küste genießen
Durch die schottischen Lowlands und Highlands
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West Highland Way – Schottlands legendärer Fernwanderweg in 8 Etappen by Hiking
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Glen Tilt and Lairig Ghru by Nelson
May 05, 2025
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ich bin den trail anfang september 2024 mit meinem besten Freund gegangen, es war unsere erste Trekking tour und wir hatten wirklich unglaublich viel spaß und es war wirklich atemberaubend. die Flussdurchquerungen sind nicht zu unterschätzen (3 mal), aber selbst bei hoppalas gibt's direkt danach eine Hütte wo man Unterschlupf finden kann.
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Route done on September 02, 2024
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