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The Highlands
Wild skies, wild ridges, deep glens.
The Highlands
The icon of wild Scotland
The Scottish Highlands are the beating heart of the country's hiking culture — a vast, mountainous expanse where Munros pierce the clouds and glens stretch to the horizon. From the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest peak, to the remote bothies of the far north, this is wilderness on a grand scale.
Whether you're chasing your first summit or a seasoned hill-walker after a serious day out, the Highlands reward every level of ambition with raw, unforgettable landscapes.
Hand-picked · Top 2
Routes in The Highlands
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Ben Nevis — Mountain Track
Summit the highest mountain in the British Isles via the well-trodden Mountain Track from Glen Nevis.
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1352 m
- Time
- 8 h
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Falls of Bruar
A short, rewarding woodland walk to a series of tumbling waterfalls and stone bridges near Blair Atholl.
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 110 m
- Time
- 1 h
Best time to visit
May to September offers the longest days and most stable weather. Late spring brings fewer midges; autumn paints the glens gold.
Getting there
Fort William and Inverness are the main hubs, both reachable by train and road. The scenic A82 links Glasgow to the western Highlands.
Field notes · From the trail
A glimpse of The Highlands
Glen Nevis
First light on the ridge
Rannoch
Mist over the moor
Glen Affric
The long glen
Ben Nevis
Summit cairn
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