Discover the best hikes and walking trails in Scotland and immerse yourself in nature. Scotland's long-distance walking routes, such as the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way, are amongst the best hiking trails whether you're a novice or experienced hiker. Walking routes in Scotland ar...
In my tests, I put at least 20 days of hiking into each pair of socks, usually with a heavyhiking backpack. The winners, for example, were worn on hikes within the Cairngorms of Scotland. Others were worn on my various adventures in my homeland of Wales and also in the Lake District,...
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Travelling inland, the UK’s forests teem with wildlife. TheCairngormsin Scotland, Britain’s largest national park, showcases a vast expanse of Caledonian forest where one can encounter red squirrels and majestic stags. Insouthern England, ancient woodlands are a haven for deer, bats, and an ...
Add in the fact that no one in Braemar seems to have a bad word to say about the Swiss art dealers Ivan and Manuela Wirth, relative outsiders when they took over this tired Victorian coaching inn in Cairngorms National Park. But the real joy of the Fife Arms is that it’s great fun:...
Situated withinCairngorms National Parkin the Scottish Highlands, the town ofAviemorewould be a great pick for your elopement if you’re looking for a location that retains all of it’s natural beauty while still being packed with things to do. From go-kart racing, to night ziplining, to ...
Moray Speyside is a beautiful countryside region in the north of Scotland. You’ll find it to the east of Inverness, running from the north coastline of the Moray Firth to the rugged Cairngorms in the south. Things to do in Moray include historic places, stunning viewpoints, outdoor activitie...
Set within the beautiful Rothiemurchus Forest in the Cairngorms National Park, Loch An Eilein is a swimmer’s dream. A small island, with a ruined castle that's home to a parliament of rooks, is within easy swimming-distance of the footpath on its western shore. ...
One of our test trips in the Cairngorms Some of these packs, including the Montane Gecko and Salomon Adv Skin, were used on 50-mile ultras while others, including the Inov-8 Adventure and the OMM Phantom, were used on fastpacking adventures through the mountains. ...
Cairngorms: Britain at its wildest and most beautiful. Shutterstock Scotland’s second national park is widely regarded as one of the wildest places in mainland Britain. The Cairngorms is a haven for those who prefer to spend life outdoors, with the Ben Macdui and Cairn Gorm peaks attracting ...