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Hike to Corryholly Bothy
Glenfinnan, United Kingdom
5.0
5 mi
/ 1640.4 ft gain
The trail is easily found, and starts 100m down the road from the Glenfinnan viaduct and monument visitor centre in a small gravel carpark. Walk through the small gravel carpark and onto the paved estate road.
Follow this track as it gently sweeps through the Glen for 8 kilometres before turning into a gravel track just as it reaches the Corryhully Bothy. Its very hard to get lost, just stick...
Hike the Glenfinnan Viaduct
Highland Council, United Kingdom
1 mi
An incredible hike/walk around the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a famous section of the railway in the United Kingdom. It is a very peaceful place and parking is very easy. There is a small stream in the area and if you go in late August or early September, you'll be surrounded by Scotland's famous wildflowers. This place is truly serene and heavenly - if you're in the area, be sure to stop by!
For Har...
Bike the Glenuig Loop, Scotland
A861, United Kingdom
5.0
80 mi
/ 4265.1 ft gain
From the landing in Corran, this loop can be taken clockwise across the Movern and Ardamurchan peninsulas, strips of desolate turf that hike into the sky south-west of Fort William, Scotland's foremost mountain biking and adventure hub. With a handful of Gaelic place names serving as waypoints, the undulating loop to Glenuig serves as an ideal midpoint. Grab lunch at the Glenuig Inn before slic...
Summit Ben Nevis in Scotland
Highland, United Kingdom
5.0
10 mi
/ 4409 ft gain
Must do when visiting Scotland. A popular climbing spot, Ben Nevis can be hiked in one day via the tourist route. In Scotland, hiking is called "walking", mountains are "bens", valleys are "glens" and lakes are "lochs" . But don't let the etymology fool you. Although not terribly high in altitude, or technically difficult, this 10 mile "walk" should be taken as a serious mountain outing th...
Explore Ft. William, Scotland's Steall Gorge
Highland, United Kingdom
5.0
3 mi
Just about 10 miles from Ft. William and only a few miles from the end of the West Highland Way you can find the Steal Gorge along with Ben Nevis. Ben Nevis is a famous hill in Ft. William with an amazing view of a lake. Everyone in Ft. William knows where Steal Gorge is located. To get there, you can just take a taxi from town for about 9 pounds.If you arrive to Ft. William at night, you can t...
Hike the Pap of Glencoe
Glencoe, United Kingdom
4.5 mi
/ 2148 ft gain
Begin the hike at the above coordinates and follow the path a few hundred feet along the road before diverting left through a gate and up an open field. Shortly after beginning up the hill, you'll come to fork. Follow the path over the footbridge and begin your journey to the Pap of Glencoe!
Start early as the initial parking area fills up quickly. If you leave before 9:00am, there's a solid c...
Hike The Saddle via Forcan Ridge
Highland, United Kingdom
8.25 mi
/ 4500 ft gain
This epic hike in the Scottish Highlands might top even the famous Ben Nevis. The hike is among the most greatest mountain range in all of the UK. Not only is this hike gorgeous, but it's also an adrenaline pumping adventure including grade 3 scrambling and legitimate route-finding. There are no trail signs on this route which is why the Scottish carry waterproof (because it's always raining) t...
Visit The Three Sisters in Glencoe, Scotland
Highland, United Kingdom
4.7
The "Three Sisters" also known as Bidean nam Bian Mountain in the Scottish Highlands resides in the Valley Glen off A82 going towards the town of Glencoe northwest of Glasgow and Stirling. Entering "Three Sisters Car Park" into google maps or GPS will get you there just fine. This part of Scotland is filled with rolling hills and waterfalls. The area is accessible year round, in the summer gree...
Hike to the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye
Highland, United Kingdom
5.0
4.5 mi
/ 1300 ft gain
To arrive at the Fairy Pools, you must take the B8009 on the west of the Isle of Skye. The road runs through Carbost, where the “Talisker Distillery” is located. You will see a sign that says “Glenbrittle” and you will follow that road all the way to the "Fairy Pools Car Park", or just enter in the coordinates (57.250550, -6.272253)
The trail begins right across the street on what seems like a ...
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