Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Steall Meadows
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; Glen Nevis) One to two hours; waterfall beneath Ben Nevis.
Lost Valley
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Glen Coe) Three hours; impressive mountain scenery.
Conic Hill
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; Loch Lomond) Two hours; views over Loch Lomond.
Loch an Eilein
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Aviemore) One hour; lovely lochan amid Scots pines.
Linn of Quoich
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Braemar) One hour; rocky gorge and waterfall.
Plodda Falls
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Cannich) One hour; dizzying viewpoint above waterfall.
Duncansby Head
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John O'Groats) One hour; spectacular sea stacks.
Stac Pollaidh
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Coigach) Two to four hours; ascent of miniature mountain.
Old Man of Hoy
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Orkney) Three hours; Britain's tallest sea stack.
Speyside Way
This long-distance footpath follows the course of the River Spey, one of Scotland's most
famous salmon-fishing rivers. It starts at Buckie and first follows the coast to Spey Bay,
east of Elgin, then runs inland along the river to Aviemore in the Cairngorms (with
branches to Tomintoul and Dufftown).
The 66-mile route has been dubbed the 'Whisky Trail' as it passes near a number of
distilleries, including The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, both open to the public. If you stop
at them all, the walk may take a lot longer than the usual three or four days! The first 11
miles from Buckie to Fochabers make a good half-day hike (four to five hours).
The Speyside Way,
a guidebook by Jacquetta Megarry and Jim Strachan, describes the
route in detail. Check out the route at
www.speysideway.org
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Isle of Skye
Skye is a walker's paradise, criss-crossed with trails both easy and strenuous that lead you
through some of the country's most spectacular scenery.
The Quiraing
(3.5 miles; two to three hours) Start at the parking area at the highest
point of the minor road between Staffin and Uig. A clear path leads northeast towards the
obvious pinnacles, but after 200m or so strike north up the hill to reach another path that
leads across the summit of Meall na Suiramach with fantastic views down into the Quira-
ing. The path continues to a saddle and break in the cliffs where you can descend and re-
turn to your starting point through the midst of the pinnacles.
