The 10 Best Hiking Trails in Scottish Highlands, Scotland

September 28, 2021 Milan Banda

The moody, romantic Scottish Highlands start at Loch Lomond just north of Glasgow. Comprising a slew of mountain ranges, this sparsely populated land is best seen by train on the West Highland Line. Mountains, lochs, bright heather and rhododendrons give way to white sand beaches and rugged coves as the train nears Mallaig. For a more active take on the region, hike the West Highland Way or visit the Trossachs National Park. Ben Nevis, a popular climbing spot, looms over the town of Fort William.
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1. Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve Coille na Glas Leitir Carpark by Loch Maree, Kinlochewe Scotland +44 1463 701660 http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve.asp?NNRId=15
Excellent
87%
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail

2. Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

A832 Open from April to October, Kinlochewe Scotland +44 1463 701660 http://www.nnr-scotland.org.uk/reserve.asp?NNRId=15
Excellent
85%
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5.0 based on 110 reviews

Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve

Britain’s first National Nature Reserve overlooking Loch Maree.

Reviewed By Martysouth - Kinross, United Kingdom

Really nice place to stop. Good information area and some nice trails outside. The scenery is beautiful here

3. Loch Affric Circular Walk

Off A831, Beauly Scotland http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochness/Lochaffric.shtml
Excellent
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Loch Affric Circular Walk

4. Glencoe Lochan

Glencoe Village Scotland http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/glencoelochan.shtml
Excellent
77%
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5.0 based on 308 reviews

Glencoe Lochan

Reviewed By Shelauch

Beautiful scenery, and we were lucky enough to see it on a very calm day, so the mirror images in the water were terrific. An easy flat walk round the lochan with loads of photo opportunities.

5. Lost Valley Trail

A82, Glencoe Village PH49 4HX Scotland http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/lostvalley.shtml
Excellent
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5.0 based on 141 reviews

Lost Valley Trail

Reviewed By dr_suchet - Bangkok, Thailand

If you have a chance to visit Scotland, you should find time to drive up north to the high land in Glen Coe. Along the road side A82 before you get into the town of Glen Coe, you will find a land mark of the town ‘The Three Sisters’. You can park your car at the parking lot on the road side. The trail is just starting from there. You will find a small trail leading from the parking lot down to the mountain in front of you. Just walk to the left trail and follow the route. The trail is not too difficult but you need to prepare yourself such as a good hiking shoes , walking stick , drinking water , a jacket etc. it should take you around two to two and a half hour to get to the summit, but you don’t have to worry because you will enjoy the water fall view along the hiking trail. At the top, you will see the famous Lost Valley right in front of you. I love this trail because other than hiking, I also get a very good photo of the mountain and water fall.

6. Devil's Staircase

Ballachulish Scotland
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Devil's Staircase

Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States

The Devil's Staircase on Thhe West Highland Way looks very formidable on the trail maps. In reality, I didn't find it either that steep, or as twisty as represented on the maps. It was a nice hike up and over; and the views along the way, and especially from the summit, were very nice. This section of the WHW was very crowded, mostly with dayhikers and locals; but not unbearably so. I did pass many people on the ascent - which is normally not my standard - but I was intent on avoiding a potential rain storm if possible. The summit is rather obvious but there is no permanent marking of the summit.

7. Reelig Glen Highland Walk

Inverness Scotland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Reelig Glen Highland Walk

8. Latheronwheel Fairy Glen

Latheronwheel KW5 6DR Scotland
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Latheronwheel Fairy Glen

9. West Highland Way

Scotland +44 1360 771740 http://www.west-highland-way.co.uk/
Excellent
76%
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4.5 based on 418 reviews

West Highland Way

Well-marked walking path stretching from Glasgow to Fort William.

Reviewed By Dom682014 - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

I did the whole thing 10 Yeats ago, this time I just did half if it. Drive to Tyndrum and stay st 'By the Way'. Leave car there. Day one - 11 mikes to Inberoran. Lovely hotel. Day Two - 11 miles to Kings House Day Three - 11 miles to Kinlochleven. Day Four - 17 grueling miles (700m assent) to F William. Get train back to Tyndrum! As others have said, last two miles into F William is on the road and not great. Plus they have moved the official finish line to the other side of town - seems harsh. But nothing can take away from an amazing walk. Just remember, as you leave Tyndrum, the Green Welly shop is the last shop of any kind until Kinlochleven and the ONLY shop directly on the route.

10. Great Glen Way

Scotland +44 7470 140960 http://www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk/long-distance-trails/great-glen-way-2/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Great Glen Way

Reviewed By 497damianm

I have walked several long distance walks before so with a week spare I decided to attempt this walk. The route is well sign posted and can be attempted in walking shoes. The paths are mainly forest track, disused railways and military rds. Lots of beautiful secenary, lots of points of interest as well. I recommend the commando museum as a must see

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