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Hike The Saddle via Forcan Ridge
Highland, United Kingdom
8.25 mi
/ 4500 ft gain
This epic hike in the Scottish Highlands might top even the famous Ben Nevis. The hike is among the most greatest mountain range in all of the UK. Not only is this hike gorgeous, but it's also an adrenaline pumping adventure including grade 3 scrambling and legitimate route-finding. There are no trail signs on this route which is why the Scottish carry waterproof (because it's always raining) t...
Summit Ben Nevis in Scotland
Highland, United Kingdom
5.0
10 mi
/ 4409 ft gain
Must do when visiting Scotland. A popular climbing spot, Ben Nevis can be hiked in one day via the tourist route. In Scotland, hiking is called "walking", mountains are "bens", valleys are "glens" and lakes are "lochs" . But don't let the etymology fool you. Although not terribly high in altitude, or technically difficult, this 10 mile "walk" should be taken as a serious mountain outing th...
Hike to Corryholly Bothy
Glenfinnan, United Kingdom
5.0
5 mi
/ 1640.4 ft gain
The trail is easily found, and starts 100m down the road from the Glenfinnan viaduct and monument visitor centre in a small gravel carpark. Walk through the small gravel carpark and onto the paved estate road.
Follow this track as it gently sweeps through the Glen for 8 kilometres before turning into a gravel track just as it reaches the Corryhully Bothy. Its very hard to get lost, just stick...
Hike the Glenfinnan Viaduct
Highland Council, United Kingdom
1 mi
An incredible hike/walk around the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a famous section of the railway in the United Kingdom. It is a very peaceful place and parking is very easy. There is a small stream in the area and if you go in late August or early September, you'll be surrounded by Scotland's famous wildflowers. This place is truly serene and heavenly - if you're in the area, be sure to stop by!
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Explore Ft. William, Scotland's Steall Gorge
Highland, United Kingdom
5.0
3 mi
Just about 10 miles from Ft. William and only a few miles from the end of the West Highland Way you can find the Steal Gorge along with Ben Nevis. Ben Nevis is a famous hill in Ft. William with an amazing view of a lake. Everyone in Ft. William knows where Steal Gorge is located. To get there, you can just take a taxi from town for about 9 pounds.If you arrive to Ft. William at night, you can t...
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