Highland Walks,
Walking Routes & Hiking Trails

One of the finest areas for walking in the British Isles, the Scottish Highlands includes many excellent mountain walks. There are also many less energetic walks which take in the dramatic scenery of the area. Highlights include Ben Nevis, the high peaks of the Cairngorm National Park, the superb hills of Torridon and the wild landscapes of the north-west. The Isle of Skye is also included in this area. All walks are free to download and print and all routes have GPS files.

 

Cairngorm North Walks

Cairngorm North is centered on the regional centre of Aviemore where there are a wide range of emenities for walkers. The routes below include some of the highest summits in Britain and need to be treated with respect. Many routes take you into wild terrain and are for experienced walkers only. In winter snow and ice can provide a challenging environment for walking and necessary precautions should be taken.

Map - Cairngorm North
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Fort William, Glencoe & Lochaber Walks

Fort William is an excellent base for walking with a wide range of routes from low-level hikes to very challenging days in the superb mountains in this area. Some of the routes below do suffer from large numbers of walkers including Ben Nevis. However, for those preferring quieter days, Lochaber sees far few visitors. In winter many of the routes become serious propositions and should only be attempted by well-equipped and experienced walkers.

Map - Fort William Lochaber
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Central Highland & Torridon Walks

This area includes some iconic mountains including Beinn Eighe, Liathich and the peaks of Torridon. Also of interest to walkers are the wild and remote areas of Knoydart where self-sufficiency is the keyword.

Map - Central Highland
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Northern Highland Walks

Walking in this part of Highland is a delight. Often you have the route to yourself and are able to enjoy the solitude. The area also has many coastal walks including Handa Island with its abundant seabird colonies.

Map - Northern Highland
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Isle of Skye Walks

The Isle of Skye is a land of contrasts. On one had there are some great undemanding walks suitable for all walkers. However the Cuillin Mountains offer some of the toughest Alpine routes in the British Isles.

Map - Isle of Skye
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Walks that start in adjacent counties / areas.

Walks that start in adjacent counties or areas but cross the boundary and include sections of the route within Highland

Walk	Description	Starts In
1495	WHW - Day 5 - Inveroran to Kinlochleven	Argyll and Bute
2552	A West Highland Way Experience	East Dunbartonshire
1490	West Highland Way - A personal experience	East Dunbartonshire
1119★☩	Ben Macdui, Carn a' Mhaim via Derry Lodge from Linn of Dee	Aberdeenshire

★ GPS file    ☩ Route profile