Walking Holidays & Road Trips in Inverness & Loch Ness

Discover Prehistoric Legends & Spectacular Highland Landscapes

Fondly known as the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, Inverness boasts a spectacular natural setting and a historic old town to explore. Get your bearings at Inverness Castle which offers a panoramic view, then take a stroll along the tranquil banks of the River Ness. This charming small city has the feel of a walkable town, making it a superb base for exploring the stunning natural beauty which lies on its doorstep.

Just south is legendary Loch Ness, Britain’s largest freshwater loch. Go monster-spotting on a boat tour of the loch and step back in time at Urquhart Castle. The surrounding countryside is home to some of Scotland’s most magnificent long-distance walking trails, including the famous Great Glen Way, which runs from Fort William to Inverness, and the Loch Ness 360° which offers a memorable circuit of the famous loch.

The majestic Cairngorms National Park and Scotland’s malt whisky heartland of Speyside are nearby, while the world-famous North Coast 500 road trip begins and ends in Inverness.

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North Coast 500

£1370

Self-Drive Holidays

10 Nights

Escape to the Highlands

£1015

Self-Drive Holidays

7 Nights

Great Glen Way

7 Nights

Stac Pollaidh (Visit Scotland, Kenny Lam)

Sango Bay (credit - Paul Tomkins, Visit Scotland)

Kylesku Bridge along the NC500 in Northern Scotland (credit - Lukas Bischoff)

Our client exploring Faraid Head (credit - Peter Wade)

Sine from the Absolute Escapes team at The Castle of Mey, in Caithness

Traigh Allt Chailgeag near Durness (credit - Richard Elliot, Visit Scotland)

North Coast 500 official map (credit - Sine Birkedal Nielsen)

Shieldaig (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)

Ullapool (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)

Dunrobin Castle (credit - Paul Tomkins, Visit Scotland)

North Coast 500

From £1370pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 10 Nights

Admire the majestic splendour of mountains that Assynt has to offer
Experience a thrilling journey over the Bealach na Bà
Discover Achmelvich Bay, one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches

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Furry highland cow on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Queen’s View in Highland Perthshire which overlooks Loch Tummel

Escape to the Highlands

From £1015pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 7 Nights

Discover Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Arthur's Seat
Stunning Glencoe - Scotland's most famous and atmospheric glen
Explore the magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains

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An Absolute Escapes client enjoying the Great Glen Way (credit - Rick & Sue Little)

Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness (credit - Kenny Lam, VisitScotland)

Our client Douglas enjoying the view on the Great Glen Way (credit - Douglas Sinclair)

Gairlochy Lighthouse on the Caledonian Canal (credit - Doreen and George Mealing)

Absolute Escapes clients at the Viewcatcher sculpture on the Great Glen Way (credit - Brian Bence)

Absolute Escapes clients on the banks of Loch Ness (credit - Lizzie McIntire)

Absolute Escapes clients at the end of the trail in Inverness (credit - Val Fryer)

Inverness at sunset (credit - Shivani Marek)

Great Glen Way

From £710pp

Walking Holidays

Distance 73 miles / 117 km

Duration 6 - 8 Nights

Experience one of Scotland's most famous long-distance walks
Explore mysterious Loch Ness and enjoy a cruise on the loch
Hike through deep glens, ancient forests and dramatic mountains

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Jacobite Steam Train on the Glenfinnan Viaduct

Absolute Escapes clients with the Jacobite Steam Train (credit - Jeff Neill)

Katia from the Absolute Escapes team at the Quiraing, Isle of Skye (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Blair Castle, Highland Perthshire (credit - Paul Tomkins, VisitScotland)

Melanie from the Absolute Escapes team sitting by River Lochy, Fort William (credit - Melanie Grandidge)

Whisky tasting at Ben Nevis Distillery in Fort William (credit - Melanie Grandidge)

View from Calton Hill, Edinburgh (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)

Inverness Castle (credit - Kenny Lam, VisitScotland)

Melanie from the Absolute Escapes team with Jacobite Steam Train at Glenfinnan

Glasgow Botanics Glasshouse (credit - Erin Meek from the Absolute Escapes team)

Zoe from the Absolute Escapes team at The Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)

Scotland by Train

From £1485pp

Train Holidays

Duration 10 Nights

Jacobite Steam Train - one of the greatest railway journeys of the world
The magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains
Mystical Loch Ness and Inverness; the capital of the Highlands

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Culross - filming location for the fictional village of Crainsmuir

Outlander Tour

From £1150pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 8 Nights

Follow in Jamie and Claire's footsteps across Scotland
Explore historic Edinburgh - Scotland's magical capital city
Discover Doune Castle, aka Castle Leoch in the Outlander TV series

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The Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye

Lochan na h-achlaise and Black Mount, Rannoch Moor

Isle of Skye & Scottish Highlands Winter Escape

From £1000pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 7 Nights

Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace
Experience Glencoe, Scotland's most famous and atmospheric glen, set beneath snow-capped mountains
Visit the magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains during the quieter winter season

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Highlands & Islands Malt Whisky Trail

From £1035pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 7 Nights

The Malt Whisky Trail including visits to Glenfiddich & the Macallan Distilleries
Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & The Scotch Whisky Experience
The magical Isle of Skye & Talisker Distillery

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Stay in Scottish Castle Hotels

From £1840pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 7 Nights

Enjoy spectacular views over Loch Fyne from your west coast castle hotel
Stay in a magnificent Highland castle with romantic turrets and ancient battlements
Explore the delightful town of Pitlochry from your luxury castle hotel in the heart of Highland Perthshire

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