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Walking Holidays Scotland

If you love hill walking, Scotland should be at the top of your list for your next walking holiday!  From coastal walks to Munro-bagging, there are fantastic walks to put a spring in your step.  Every year, thousands of people come to Scotland to walk in its spectacular countryside and enjoy its stunning scenery.  Whether you're interested in challenging climbs or meandering strolls, there is something for every age and ability.

• Southern Upland Way is the most comprehensive source of information available to assist with planning a walking holiday across Scotland's coast to coast as well as shorter walking holidays in Southern Scotland.
• The West Highland Way was Scotland's first official long distance route. The Way links Milngavie to Fort William, a distance of 152km (95 miles), from the outskirts of Scotland's largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of its largest freshwater loch. It passes from the lowlands, across the Highland Boundary Fault and on into the Scottish Highlands.
• The Speyside Way was first opened in 1981. The route now links the Moray coast with the edge of the Grampian Mountains, generally following the valley of the River Spey.
• The Great Glen Way spans 73 miles/117km between Fort William and Inverness, can be walked in 5-6 days. The Great Glen Way suits all levels of walker. For the less experienced it is the perfect introduction to long distance walking, being for the most part low-level and following mainly towpaths and woodland tracks.
• The Coastal Way of the Isle of Arran is officially open and provides both low level walks and continuous walking around the coast of Arran.
• Walking site with VisitScotland has over 1,000 walk routes graded with the degree of difficulty.
• Walk in Scotland There's a great range of walking festivals and events across the country, with walks for all. Find walk and hike programmes near you, contact details, booking info, evening events- food, drink, entertainment.
• Walkhighlands is a guide on walking in Scotland, with routes, maps and interactive features.

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