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Discover Spectacular Mountain Scenery, Rugged Coastlines & Unique Wildlife

Scotland is an awe-inspiring land, where ancient castles nestle among majestic mountains and the soul-stirring landscapes of the Highlands meet a rugged coastline. With abundant wildlife, dramatic scenery, world-renowned whisky distilleries, and famously warm hospitality, a walking holiday is the perfect way to experience the very best of Scotland.

Walk the West Highland Way, a classic long-distance trail through spectacular Highland scenery. Follow the Great Glen Way along the shores of Loch Ness from coast to coast, or take on the Skye Trail, an unforgettable journey through the Isle of Skye’s wild and dramatic landscapes.

Based in Scotland, our self-guided walking holidays are shaped by genuine local knowledge and decades of expertise. With characterful hand-picked accommodation, seamless baggage transfers, expertly designed routes, and round-the-clock support, every detail is carefully arranged so your experience is effortless, authentic, and unforgettable.

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West Highland Way

From £880pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 96 miles / 154 km
Duration 6 - 10 Nights
  • Experience one of the world's most famous long-distance walks
  • Enjoy breathtaking scenery from Loch Lomond into the heart of the Scottish Highlands
  • Relish the wonderful international camaraderie of your fellow walkers

John Muir Way

From £1630pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 134 miles / 215 km
Duration 11 - 12 Nights
  • Travel coast-to-coast traversing the heartland of Scotland
  • Pass the famous bonnie banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland's first National Park
  • Walk along the beautiful East Lothian coastline to Dunbar, birthplace of John Muir

Great Glen Way

From £775pp

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

Rob Roy Way

From £875pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 79 miles / 126 km
Duration 7 - 8 Nights
  • Follow in the footsteps of legendary Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor
  • Walk through beautiful forests and alongside some of Scotland's finest lochs, rivers and waterfalls
  • Discover the well-worn track used during the dramatic Jacobite uprisings and clan feuds

Skye Trail

From £1635pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 80 miles / 128 km
Duration 8 Nights
  • Take in some of the best mountain and coastal views in the British Isles
  • Walk through the dramatic Red and Black Cuillin Mountains
  • Traverse the Trotternish Ridge to the Old Man of Storr - one of the best ridge walks in Scotland

Fife Coastal Path

From £935pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 81 miles / 130 km
Duration 6 - 9 Nights
  • Explore the charming fishing villages of the East Neuk with their tiny harbours
  • Take on the challenge of the spectacular Elie Chain Walk which hugs the sea from Elie village
  • Visit St Andrews, a beautiful little town with an ancient university

Arran Coastal Way

From £740pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 63 miles / 100 km
Duration 5 - 8 Nights
  • Admire fantastic views from the summit of Goat Fell
  • Spot porpoises, bottlenose dolphins and otters as you make your way around the island
  • Fantastic historic sites such as Machrie Moor, Brodick Castle and King's Cave

St Cuthbert’s Way

From £715pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 62.5 miles / 100 km
Duration 5 - 8 Nights
  • Enjoy an unforgettable pilgrimage journey to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne
  • Explore the idyllic countryside of the Scottish Borders and the Cheviot Hills
  • Discover historic abbeys, priories and castles in Scotland and England

Kintyre Way

From £1010pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 100 miles / 161 km
Duration 7 - 8 Nights
  • Enjoy views across to the beautiful Scottish islands of Islay, Jura and Gigha
  • Spot the rich variety of wildlife including eagles, otters, seals and basking sharks
  • Breathe in the bracing sea air as you stride along the white sands of Machrihanish Beach

East Highland Way

From £1035pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 82 miles / 132 km
Duration 6 - 9 Nights
  • Experience fabulous views of Scotland's highest mountains including Ben Nevis and the mighty Cairngorms
  • Discover the abundant wildlife, flora and fauna of the Scottish Highlands
  • Enjoy enchanting forests, peaceful mountain wilderness and lochside trails

Speyside Way

From £1155pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 85 miles / 136 km
Duration 8 - 10 Nights
  • Sample whisky at some of Scotland's finest distilleries, such as Glenlivet and Glenfiddich
  • Walk through the magnificent Cairngorms - Britain's largest National Park
  • Visit Ballindalloch Castle, one of the most romantic castles in Scotland

Southern Upland Way

From £2485pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 212 miles / 341 km
Duration 14 - 16 Nights
  • Journey through a spectacular, remote and undiscovered part of the country
  • Discover the fascinating heritage of Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders
  • Explore the enchanting Galloway Forest and Dark Sky Park

Berwickshire Coastal Path

From £595pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 40.5 miles / 66 km
Duration 4 - 5 Nights
  • Enjoy an exhilarating walk along some of the highest sea cliffs in Britain
  • St Abb's Head - a spectacular national nature reserve formed by an extinct volcano
  • Explore an area famed for its birdlife and rare coastal flora

Cateran Trail

From £845 pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 64 miles / 103 km
Duration 6 - 7 Nights
  • The breathtaking scenery of Strathardle, Glenshee and Glen Isla
  • Walk in the footsteps of the ‘Caterans’ - marauding cattle thieves who flourished in this lawless part of Highland Scotland from the Middle Ages to the 17th century
  • The lively town of Blairgowrie, the focus of the Perthshire soft fruit growing industry

Moray Coast Trail

From £695pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 44 miles / 70 km
Duration 5 - 7 Nights
  • A rewarding journey in Scotland's best kept coastal secret: Moray
  • Discover the fascinating archaeological heritage of ancient Pictish settlements
  • Spot bottlenose dolphins, grey seals and harbour porpoises as you make your way around the unique shoreline of the Moray Firth

Loch Ness 360°

From £985pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 77.5 Miles / 125 km
Duration 7 - 8 Nights
  • Take in spectacular views of Loch Ness from the beautiful pebbled beach at Dores
  • Immerse yourself in Highland life, exploring the small villages of Foyers, Dores and Invermoriston
  • Experience the undiscovered southern banks of Loch Ness

Shetland & Orkney

From £1525pp

Walking Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Discover thousands of miles of rugged and dramatic coastline
  • Experience a unique blend of Scottish-Scandinavian heritage and culture
  • Step back in time at world-class historic sites like Skara Brae and Jarlshof

Borders Abbeys Way

From £825pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 68 miles / 109 km
Duration 6 - 7 Nights
  • Enjoy easy walking through the wonderful Scottish Borders countryside
  • Immersive yourself in the region’s rich religious and local history
  • Visit the majestic ruins of four 12th-century abbeys

Moray Way

From £1165pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 95 miles / 152 km
Duration 8 - 10 Nights
  • Journey through a varied landscape of lush forests, expansive moorlands, and beautiful coastline
  • Discover the fascinating archaeological heritage of ancient Pictish settlements
  • Sample some of Scotland's finest whisky at the world-famous distilleries in Speyside

Isle of Skye & Outer Hebrides

From £1420pp

Walking Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Explore the spectacular Isle of Skye, famed for its striking landscapes and fantastic walking opportunities
  • Escape to the majestic Outer Hebrides, where there are plenty of sparkling beaches, rugged mountains, and Neolithic sites to explore on foot
  • Experience friendly island hospitality and learn about Scottish history and culture

Cairngorms National Park & North West Highlands

From £1195pp

Walking Holidays
Duration 8 Nights
  • Discover awe-inspiring Wester Ross, one of Europe’s last great wildernesses
  • Explore mountains and lochs in Britain’s largest national park - the Cairngorms
  • Tour renowned distilleries in Speyside, Scotland’s malt whisky heartland

Pennine Way

From £2445pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 265 miles / 427 km
Duration 17 - 22 Nights
  • Experience Britain’s oldest and most famous National Trail
  • Traverse three national parks in some of the UK’s most wild and beautiful countryside
  • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall

Pennine Way – North

From £680pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 72 miles / 116 km
Duration 5 - 6 Nights
  • Take on the challenge of walking Britain's oldest and most iconic National Trail
  • Explore ancient Roman history in Hadrian’s Wall Country
  • Experience warm Northumberland hospitality
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