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  • Seven unique long-distance footpaths lead through Scotland
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Long-distance hikes in Scotland

United Kingdom

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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.
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The most beautiful long-distance hikes in Scotland

Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
120 km Skye Trail in Scotland - Islay of Skye
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
119.8 km
36:40 h
3,611 m
3,711 m
Islay of Skye is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers. The Skye Trail is a 5-7 day, absolutely magnificent tour through the Scottish Highlands. The route follows the Trotternish Ridge, past the Quiraing and the coastal cliffs on the Islay of Skye. A medium, beautiful, scenic and mostly foggy hike awaits you in Islay of Skye. I thought the tour was marvellous. Chapeau!
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Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
Glen Tilt und Lairig Ghru
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
71.5 km
30:00 h
997 m
900 m
Glen Tilt und Lairig Ghru - ein wunderschönes Tal und ein atemberaubender Bergpass. Es führt euch eine wunderschöne Strecke, meist auf Pfaden, von Blair Atholl nach Aviemore.
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Pennine Way
Long-Distance Hiking · Central England and the Midlands
Pennine Way
Toprecommended 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
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Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
West Highland Way – Scotlands first long distance hiking trail
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
12
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.
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SKYE TRAIL - SCOTLAND
Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
Isle of Skye Trail, Weitwanderweg Schottland | Highlands
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
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.
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Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
West Highland Way – incl Ben Nevis
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
164.1 km
48:10 h
4,264 m
4,303 m
Tour Daten zu meiner WHW Wanderung im September 2022
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West Highland Way - Mai 2018 - Teil 1
Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
West-Highland-Way
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
153.5 km
42:58 h
2,599 m
2,647 m
Von Milngavie (Glasgow) nach Fort William durch die Highlands. From Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William through the Higlands.
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Sourlies bay
Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
Three day hike in the Western Highlands, Scotland
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
84.3 km
27:06 h
2,918 m
2,717 m
Three day hike, Western Highlands. Wildcamping and bothies.
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Great Glen Way 2019
Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
Great Glen Way (GGW)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
120.1 km
33:16 h
1,644 m
1,609 m
Von Fort William nach Inverness durch das Great Glen, entlang Loch Lochy, Loch Oich und Loch Ness. From Fort William to Inverness through the Great Glen, along Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness.
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kleine Wasserfälle
Long-Distance Hiking · United Kingdom
Von Fort William zum höchsten Bahnhof von Großbritannien
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
39.5 km
15:00 h
575 m
155 m
Von der Küstenstadt Fort William durch unterschiedliche Landschaften nach Corrour, dem höchsten Bahnhof von Großbritannien. Das malerische Glen Nevis wird immer schmaler und schließlich zu einer Schlucht, an dessen Ende ein gigantischer Wasserfall wartet. Anschließend wird es flacher, aber keinesfalls langweilig und die Anzahl der Wanderer nimmt ab. Weitere Highlights sind das Loch Ossian und der einsame Bahnhof Corrour. Es bestehen Möglichkeiten für Abstecher und Fortführungen der Tour.
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