Self Guided Walking Holidays and Cycling Holidays
If the Skye Trail is too demanding for you, this walking holiday provides a great alternative to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Skye at a bit more leisurely pace. On this magnificent walk you will be passing by quiet beaches, deserted villages and along the remote cliff-tops of the Cuillin Mountains. Being based in Broadford and Portree, you will have a choice of hikes for each day.
The Skye Trail is an unofficial long distance route across the stunning landscapes of the Isle of Skye, famous for its spectacular scenery, fascinating nature and rich history. This itinerary is very demanding but rewarding; it covers most of the length of Skye and passes through the best hiking areas of the island.
The West Highland Way is Scotland’s most popular long distance walking route. It stretches 96 miles (154 km) from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in some of the best scenery in Scotland. Enjoy some moderate walking along the beautiful Loch Lomond and through a highland landscape across Rannoch Moo to reach the town of Fort William.
The Southern Upland Way is Scotland’s only official coast to coast long distance footpath. It runs 212 miles (340 km) from Portpatrick on the south west coast to Cockburnspath on the eastern seaboard. The Southern Upland Way West from Portpatrick to Moffat takes 10 days (9 overnights) to complete.
The Southern Upland Way is Scotland’s only official coast to coast long distance footpath. It runs 212 miles (340 km) from Portpatrick on the south west coast to Cockburnspath on the eastern seaboard. Still undiscovered by many outside of the UK, it will take you through a variety of scenery and give you a tremendous sense of achievement on completion.
The Southern Upland Way is Scotland’s only official coast to coast long distance footpath. It runs 212 miles (340 km) from Portpatrick on the south west coast to Cockburnspath on the eastern seaboard. The Southern Upland Way East from Moffat to Cockburnspath takes 7 nights (8 days) to complete.
The Rob Roy Way retraces many of the places central to the life the famous outlaw Rob Roy, known as the Scottish Robin Hood. Starting in Drymen near Loch Lomond, the trail weaves alongside rivers and lochs until reaching the town of Pitlochry. The Scottish Highlands provide a wonderful backdrop, making this one of Scotland’s most beautiful trails.
The Great Glen Way is a 75-mile (120 km) scenic walk that follows Scotland’s famous Great Glen valley from Fort William to Inverness, passing by the beautiful Loch Ness. The recently opened ‘high route’ offers fantastic views of the Highlands and down to the lochs. And be sure to keep a watchful eye out for the Loch Ness Monster!
Take an epic journey through the Scottish highlands and take in the most beautiful Lochs of Scotland, including Loch Lomond and Loch Ness. Start from Milngavie, walk by Loch Lomond and reach Inverness along the Great Glenn valley. This moderate walking itinerary takes 17 days to complete (14 walking days), covering 171 miles (275 km).
