Category: Highlands

Walks in the Scottish Highlands

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

Walk 222 – South Sutor Viewpoint, Cromarty – 3.6 miles

February 16, 2023

A varied circular walk starting in the pretty village of Cromarty and heading up through woodland to a viewpoint atop the South Sutor. Enjoy stunning views down across the Cromarty Firth and its many oil rigs, as well as over to the North Sutor and out across the vast expanse of the North Sea before returning to the village via quiet country roads. … More Walk 222 – South Sutor Viewpoint, Cromarty – 3.6 miles

Walk 219 – Tall Trees Walk, Reelig Glen – 1 mile

January 10, 2023

Reelig Glen is located close to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. It is home to some of the tallest trees in Britain and as you walk through this mossy woodland beside the Moniack Burn, you can’t help but feel small compared to the massive fir and spruce trees towering above you. Information boards dotted along the trail offer ID opportunities and some fun facts. … More Walk 219 – Tall Trees Walk, Reelig Glen – 1 mile

Walk 215 – Aros Park Waterfalls & Lochan Trail, Isle of Mull – 1.9 miles

October 29, 2022

This route combines the Waterfalls Trail and Lochan Trail within Aros Park. You will pass both the Upper and Lower Falls on Aros Burn then walk around the east side of peaceful Lochan Gharrabain. The Waterfalls Trail involves uneven and sometimes boggy woodland trails and has some steep hills and steps. The path around the lochan is flat and wider/gravel. Good way-marking throughout Aros Park. … More Walk 215 – Aros Park Waterfalls & Lochan Trail, Isle of Mull – 1.9 miles

Looking towards Tobermory Lighthouse at low tide

Walk 214 – Tobermory Lighthouse Circular Walk – 3.6 miles

October 20, 2022

Tobermory has become famous as the setting for popular children’s TV series Balamory. It is also home to an attractive row of colourful shopfronts, its very own gin, and the Isle of Mull whisky distillery. This circular walk starts at the distillery and heads along a good path to Tobermory lighthouse. The return takes you onto higher ground and along the edge of the golf course for fantastic views down into the village. … More Walk 214 – Tobermory Lighthouse Circular Walk – 3.6 miles

Rope art sculpture of a woman running towards Calgary Bay

Walk 213 – Calgary Bay & the Art in Nature Trail, Isle of Mull – 2.5 miles

October 6, 2022

Starting with a wander around the Art in Nature Woodland Sculpture Walk, you will then head down towards the iconic Calgary Bay. Walk along to the pier and back and then across the white sandy beach, returning to the start via field-edge paths. … More Walk 213 – Calgary Bay & the Art in Nature Trail, Isle of Mull – 2.5 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

Forest track Glen Doll

Walk 202 – Glen Doll Forest Trail, Angus – 5 miles

September 3, 2021

Set in the heart of the Angus Glens within the Cairngorms National Park, a walk through Glen Doll offers the perfect balance of forest trails and breath-taking mountain scenery. Follow the course of the energetic White Water into the forest, emerging at the far end to a wide open vista, then cross the burn and return to the start on forestry trails along the other side of the water. Keep your eyes peeled for otters, red squirrels, roe deer and pine marten within the forest, and on the craggy hillsides high above you might spot a golden eagle, buzzard or peregrine falcon. Binoculars and cameras at the ready! … More Walk 202 – Glen Doll Forest Trail, Angus – 5 miles

View over farmland

Walk 201 – Kirkton of Kinnettles Circular, Angus – 4 miles

August 28, 2021

A peaceful countryside stroll on the hilly farmland behind the hamlet of Kirkton near Glamis, Angus. This is an easy walk on good tracks and quiet roads, can be boggy at times. A gentle uphill gradient at first, the reward being fine views across the farmland towards Kinnettles Castle and the Cairngorms National Park. … More Walk 201 – Kirkton of Kinnettles Circular, Angus – 4 miles

Me walking beside Prince Albert's Pyramid

Walk 200 – Prince Albert’s Pyramid, Balmoral – 4 miles

August 20, 2021

There are 11 cairns to discover within the Balmoral Estate. The cairns were commissioned by Queen Victoria to commemorate the marriages of her children and the largest was erected in memory of her husband Price Albert following his death. This short walk takes in two of the cairns – Princess Beatrice’s Cairn and Prince Albert’s Cairn (aka “the pyramid”!) A beautiful forestry trail awaits, and after a fairly steady walk uphill you will reach the summit of Creag an Lurachain (442 m /1450 ft) where the pyramid sits. A steeper but shorter descent follows, and a very lovely suspension bridge crossing. Optional de-tour to Crathie Kirk – regular place of worship of the British Royal Family. … More Walk 200 – Prince Albert’s Pyramid, Balmoral – 4 miles

Fyrish Monument

Walk 195 – Fyrish Monument, Ross-shire – 4.4 miles

February 5, 2021

A circular route to the 18th century arches of the Fyrish Monument. After a short distance my route leaves the busy Jubilee Path to make a gradual ascent up the shoulder of Cnoc Fyrish. From here you can enjoy spectacular views south across the Cromarty Firth to the oil riggs at Nigg and over to the mountains of the Northwest Highlands. The monument itself is a true work of art and forms a significant part of local history. It can be seen from miles around but nothing can prepare you for the scale of it once you are up close! My return route takes you through an area of mature forestry teeming with wildlife. … More Walk 195 – Fyrish Monument, Ross-shire – 4.4 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