Category: 6-9 miles

Find walks of between 6 miles to 9 miles long.

Walk 227 – Beinn Dubh Horseshoe – 7.2 miles

April 26, 2023

Beinn Dubh (642 m / 2106 ft) is located a short walk from the conservation village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond. This circular hill walk is sometimes known as the Glen Striddle Horseshoe and if walked in an anti-clockwise direction begins with a gentle ascent to Beinn Dubh summit before continuing around to Mid Hill (623m / 2043 ft) and then descending a steep grassy ridgeline. The final section is a delightful easy walk down Glen Luss. … More Walk 227 – Beinn Dubh Horseshoe – 7.2 miles

Falls of Clyde in spate

Walk 210 – The Falls of Clyde Circular Walk, New Lanark – 7 miles

September 30, 2022

An extended version of the popular 3.7 mile Falls of Clyde walk. Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of New Lanark, follow the Clyde Walkway through a scenic nature reserve managed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The highlight of the walk is the spectacular waterfalls along the river gorge, including the well-photographed Corra Linn: the largest in Britain by volume of water. The return route takes you along peaceful woodland trails down the west bank of the River Clyde and into Kirkfieldbank, then through Castlebank Park. … More Walk 210 – The Falls of Clyde Circular Walk, New Lanark – 7 miles

View across tussocky moorland with Loch Ba just visible on the horizon

Walk 208 – Isle of Mull Coast to Coast Circular, Salen to Killiechronan – 8 miles

July 21, 2022

A varied circular walk across the narrowest part of the Isle of Mull, between Salen in the East and /killiechronan in the West. The first half takes you through woodland and forestry and across open hillside. The return is predominantly along a single track road, finishing with the Salen Woodland Walk. … More Walk 208 – Isle of Mull Coast to Coast Circular, Salen to Killiechronan – 8 miles

Woodland path with blue bonnet trail way marker in foreground

Walk 199 – Blue Bonnet Trails, Ayr & Alloway

June 30, 2021

The Blue Bonnet Trails are made up of the 3 mile Tam’s Trail and the 1.5 mile Alloway Trail. They follow the journey taken from Ayr Town Centre to Alloway by Tam o’ Shanter as recounted in one of the most famous poems ever written by Rabbie Burns. As you walk the trails look out for the blue bonnet way markers. The route described in the post below is 7.5 miles in total and takes in both trails with the addition of a loop back into Ayr via the beautiful promenade. … More Walk 199 – Blue Bonnet Trails, Ayr & Alloway

Country road between Stewarton and Dunlop

Walk 198 – Stewarton to Dunlop – 7.4 miles

April 5, 2021

A lovely peaceful walk between the two East Ayrshire villages of Stewarton and Dunlop. After a short section through Lainshaw Woods the remainder of the walk uses quiet single track roads before an optional de-tour through the Millennium Woodland Nature Park in Dunlop. There are a few hills on this route, the reward being stunning views across to the Isle of Arran, Ailsa Craig and north to Ben Lomond if it is a clear day! … More Walk 198 – Stewarton to Dunlop – 7.4 miles

Coodham House seen from across the loch

Walk 197 – Coodham Estate from Kilmarnock – 6.2 miles

April 1, 2021

Starting at Dewaldens Garden Centre in Kilmarnock, this route first crosses Caprington Golf Course and then makes use of paved roads and paths to reach the 95 acre Coodham Estate just outside Symington. Take time to explore the Estate’s many interesting features and paths including the lake, mansion, shrine and graveyard, before starting the walk back to Kilmarnock via the high road past Stafflar Farm. A few short busy sections to be aware of – see route info for details. Option to extend past Caprington Castle to form an 8 mile loop. … More Walk 197 – Coodham Estate from Kilmarnock – 6.2 miles

Looking down Glen Orrin to Luipmaldrig bothy

Walk 194 – Glen Orrin from Strathconon, Ross-shire – 8.5 miles

November 8, 2020

A fantastic circular walk starting at Inverchoran Bridge in the Strathconon Estate, from where you will head into the scenic and remote Glen Orrin to Luipmaldrig bothy. The return section is via a spectacularly scenic hill pass. This is the perfect day out if you want to feel deep in the mountains of the Scottish Highlands without going too high. … More Walk 194 – Glen Orrin from Strathconon, Ross-shire – 8.5 miles

Walk 180 – Dean Woods from Cairneyhill via West Fife Way – 7.6 miles

November 1, 2018

This is a semi-circular route starting in the village of Cairneyhill. It takes advantage of the nearby West Fife Cycle Way and network of connecting farm tracks and rights of way to reach the impressive Dean Plantation. Once there you will experience Pitfirrane Dean – a deep gorge, before returning to the village via woodland footpaths and the quiet Pitdinnie Road.  … More Walk 180 – Dean Woods from Cairneyhill via West Fife Way – 7.6 miles

Walk 177 – Roon The Binn, Burntisland to Aberdour – 8 miles

July 12, 2018

A circular walk leading you around The Binn, a 193m (633ft) hill which dominates the Fife town of Burntisland. Along the way visit the intriguing remains of the village of Binnend, built to serve the shale oil industry in the 1880s and now lying abandoned in the woodland undergrowth. A mix of residential streets, earth paths and farm tracks, with the return section being along the Fife Coastal Path.  … More Walk 177 – Roon The Binn, Burntisland to Aberdour – 8 miles