ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Find hiking guides and hiking tips, great ooutdoor activities and inspiration for other wild adventures in Scotland.
Wild Adventures: Hiking & Other Outdoor Activities in Scotland
Scotland is a top-notch hiking destination. From the rolling hills of the southern regions to the rugged peaks of the western and northern Highlands, there are trails to suit any level of experience or fitness. You could book organised walking holidays or mix and match day hikes to fit your road trip itinerary.
Apart from shorter hiking trails and high summits, there are many long-distance walks in Scotland, which leads eager hikers far off the beaten track and through some of the country’s most beautiful and isolated landscapes.
But hiking is not everything – Scotland offers many other outdoor activities, such as sea-kayaking, coasteering, rock climbing, mountain-biking, wild-camping and more – you name it!
If you like spending time outdoors and want to see wild animals in Scotland, check out this post with the best places for wildlife tours in Scotland.
Make sure to browse my Scotland itineraries as well, so plan your trip and find other things to do around your activities.
hiking and trekking (long-distance walking)
Best Hikes in Scotland: 21+ Beautiful Hiking Trails in the Highlands, Islands & Lowlands
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A Complete Guide to Walking the West Highland Way
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A Guide to Munro Bagging for Beginners
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OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
19 Fun Outdoor Activities in Scotland You Must Try
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Learn Bushcraft in Scotland: A Bushcraft Survival Skills Day
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A Handy Guide to Wild Camping in Scotland
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Learn Sea Kayaking in Scotland: A 2-Day Intro Course in Oban
Getting out on the water is one of my favourite ways to see Scotland. The [...]
Climbing the ONLY Via Ferrata in Scotland
Are you tough enough to climb Scotland’s only Via Ferrata? Located in the heart of [...]
The Best Places to see Wildlife in Scotland
Scotland is home to many species of native animals. The wild mountains, extensive forests and [...]
Hiking, Cycling, Stargazing & Co: Fun Outdoor Activities in Argyll
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The power of hiking alone as a woman
After hiking 155 miles on the Hebridean Way and spending three days on my own [...]