The Southern Upland Way is the first official coast-to-coast long distance hiking path in Scotland. It runs 212 miles (341 km) across the country from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea from Portpatrick on the west coast to Cockburnspath on the east coast. The Southern Uplands is situated in the southernmost area of Scotland, … Read more Southern Upland Way
The Great Glen Way was officially opened in 2002 and is one of Scotland’s Great Trails. It stretches over 117 km (79 miles) from coast to coast across the ruggedly wild Scottish Highlands, linking Fort William with the regional capital Inverness on the east coast. Kicking off at the end of the West Highland Way, … Read more Great Glen Way
Scotland is widely known for its rugged, wild landscapes all over the world. It’s no surprise that it offers one of the most popular long distance trails in the whole of Britain. If your heart is yearning for dramatic sceneries, rocky hills and mountains, idyllic lochs surrounded by vivid greenery, rich history and a bit … Read more West Highland Way
Deciding to embark the Way of St. James is only the beginning of your journey. You still have to plan which way you’ll go, and there are literally dozens of Camino de Santiago routes from all over Europe. Each route offers a unique experience for pilgrims as they make their sacred sojourn to Santiago de … Read more How to Choose the Best Camino de Santiago Route for You
Walking holidays in Europe are becoming more popular, they provide tourists a more exciting way to travel around the continent. Unlike bus tours which jump from one attraction to another, walking tours let you explore off the beaten tracks at a comfortable pace. You’ll get more than enough time to immerse yourself in a place before … Read more The Best Hiking Holidays in Europe
Scotland is famed for its lochs, mountains, whisky and severe winter weather. But Scotland’s hills, mountains, rolling countryside, lakes and waterways make it the perfect destination for a world of adventure holidays. What follows looks in more detail at five adventure holiday ideas. 24 Hours Mountain Bike Event Fort William in the Highland is home … Read more Five Adventure Holiday Ideas in Scotland
Mild weather, friendly locals and stunning scenery make Ireland the perfect place for a long hike. With a fabulous network of National Trails, covering a variety of distances and spread across the whole island, there’s no better way to get to know this charming country than by heading out on your own two feet. But … Read more The Most Popular Long Distance Walking Routes in Ireland
There are many wonderful benefits you can get from walking. You can get both health and psychological benefits from walking. It does not matter if the walking is done outside or inside, the benefits will be the same, except you will miss some fresh air and maybe great scenery. Stress Reducer The relief of stress is the … Read more The Health And Psychological Benefits of Walking
You could happily spend years walking in this very beautiful and varied area. There is something for every walker: Munros, Corbetts and hundreds of smaller hills; family-friendly woodland walks; island routes; coastal treks and long distance trails. It’s a hilly area, with the exception of Islay, and has much of the grand loch-filled scenery one … Read more Walks in the West Highlands of Scotland
If you had to choose just one area of Scotland to visit for walking, then this would have to be it. Perthshire, Angus & Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife offers a perfect microcosm of all that Scotland has to offer the walker. From seaside strolls, to forest walks, and mountain hikes. There is … Read more Walking in Perthshire Angus & Dundee, and the Kingdom of Fife