Start: Ae Forest, near Dumfries End: Hawick, Scottish Borders Length: 52 miles (83 km) Timing: 4 – 5 days Step back in time along theRomans and Reivers Routeand discover old Roman roads and trails used by the notorious Border Reivers (raiders). Borders Abbey Way Start: Jedburgh End: ...
Pick a path that sounds like something you’d enjoy, then plan your trip. It’s hard to go wrong as long as you have the right hiking gear, so don’t be afraid to go on your walking adventure. If you are looking for shorter routes, thenday walks near Glasgowmight suit you....
trails such as the historic path toCanterburyor the dramaticSeven Sisterscliffs inDevonare well-linked by train services from major cities. Similarly, inScotland, starting points likeMilngaviefor the West Highland Way are just a train ride away from Glasgow, and the otherworldly landscapes...
Newcastle Airport can also be a great option. It is mainly served by low-cost charter airlines from Europe. If you want to use Glasgow as your base for exploring Scotland, check out my post on thebest day walks near Glasgow. Getting Back From Holy Island There is very limited public tran...
Pass over the sloping hills of the Quiraing and explore the steeper rocky trails of The Storr on Scotland’s famed Isle of Skye. Lunch at one of numerous local pubs with sweeping loch views, where you can sample fresh local cuisine like cullen skink —smoked haddock and potato soup paired ...
Starting near Glasgow and heading North into the Scottish Highlands, the 96-mile West Highland Way was the first long-distance route established in the country. It can be walked independently, even wild camping along the way, or by staying at local bunkhouses and B&Bs. ...
Near Kentallen, the path climbs up above the coast and opens up to stunning views of Loch Linnhe and the mountains of the West Highland Peninsula. The best hikes in Glencoe Glencoe is a popular hiking destination, but you don’t have to be an experienced mountaineer to hit the trails in...
On request, the bus stops on the A701 road near St Ann’s. Although mainline trains mostly bypass Annandale, I still think that taking the train is the simplest way to return from Annan. The rail line between Glasgow and Carlisle stops at Annan. Some trains also stop at Lockerbie. Check...
The Great Glen Way is open year-round. Compared to other long-distance trails of Scotland, the GGW is not that brutal in winter. Nevertheless, it’s a challenge. The days are shorter, the weather can slow you down, and many B&Bs, shops, and facilities along the way are closed. More...
Generally, I don’t recommend people to walk a long-distance path in Scotland at the height of summer, but the Southern Upland Way is an exception. While most of the great trails in the country are buzzing with activity during school holidays, the Southern Upland Way is quiet and serene ...