The magnificent splendour of Scotland makes it a natural destination for a walking holiday.

Perhaps the best mountain routes are in the Lochaber region, including a seemingly endless number of peaks around the immense valley of Glen Coe.

At 4,406 feet or 1,344 metres and only 30 miles from our Country House, Ben Nevis is the highest of them all, modest by international standards, but nevertheless quite challenging as the ascent must begin at sea level. You could choose to ascend this famous peak either on our Ben Nevis Short Break or on our Classic Walking holidays at Glen Coe.

Although not quite reaching the magic 3,000 feet mark, the mountains on the Isle of Arran certainly shouldn't be ignored. With superb granite ridges, wild scenery and breathtaking views they are every bit as compelling as those on the mainland, but more accessible. If you have a good head for heights then our Ridges & Scrambles holidays are a great way to tackle some of Britain's most challenging terrain.

Great Walking in the Trossachs
where the Scottish lowlands start the northern mountains, the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is an ideal place to discover the two sides to Scotland's landscaspes. From our base at Aberfoyle the 'bonnie banks' of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine offer delightful low-level walks, whilst their surrounding backdrop of hills and mountains offers a stiffer challenge for those who wish.

Glens and Lochs
Beautiful unspoilt scenery is the hallmark of any walking holiday to Scotland. Even amidst the high peaks of Glen Coe there are many enjoyable lower-level walks which could take in the magnificent valleys and enchanting coastal scenery. On the Isle of Arran too you can walk in the awe-inspiring glacial valleys of Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox, whilst stirring seascapes provide a wealth of wildlife including seals and basking sharks.

The true grandeur of the highlands is perhaps best appreciated on one of our guided or self-guided trail holidays. The most famous of these routes is the West Highland Way, a classic walk from the outskirts of Glasgow to the foot of Ben Nevis. Although passing through spectacular mountain scenery it follows a generally low-level route allowing walkers of all abilities to sample this superb landscape. Further north, the Speyside Way follows one of Scotland's most graceful rivers with opportunities to sample its most famous export, Whisky.