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    Walking Holidays Scotland

    Our travellers consistently rate our tours as the best walking holidays in Scotland. We offer walking and hiking tours giving you the freedom to explore Scotland on foot. Our tours visit iconic scenery like The West Highland WaySkye, Glencoe and The Speyside Way.

    Whichever holiday you choose, you’ll experience a variety of hikes, discovering the profound beauty of Scotland.

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    Across Spring, Summer and Autumn, we run over 100 departure dates, across a mix of grades. So you’re sure to find the ideal walking in Scotland trip. Visit: AITO’s independent reviews of our trips.

    We base all our walking packages in small hotels, guest houses or Highland lodges. A combination of hill walks, coastal walks and valley hikes are available across the tours. Our grading system allows you to choose a holiday to match your fitness.

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    To ensure a high level of comfort and friendly service, we check the accommodation you stay in. It is generally 3-4 star as standard and offers a high level of comfort and friendly service. Our luxury walking holidays also feature stays at 5 star hotels.

    Many of our tours are all inclusive walking holidays. You will enjoy daily walks and hikes, led by our expert guides through some absolutely stunning walking trails and you’ll only carry with you what you need for the day.

    Our group tours are ideal for single or solo travellers as you get the chance to join like-minded people, you can also book any of our holidays on a private basis, only for your group of closest friends, family or colleagues.

    You can expect to enjoy walking in Scotland by exploring a variety of exhilarating routes during an epic adventure exploring the country’s most beautiful landscapes,  diverse wildlife and rich history.

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    Walking tours are available in the following locations:

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    Green Graded: Difficulty 1-3

    Green graded walking holidays are suitable for active travellers who are reasonably fit and enjoy moderate hikes. We walk at a comfortable pace and you can expect to be out for 5-6 hours a day. The terrain will be mostly good paths and hill trails but these can still be muddy and rough in places. Some hikes may involve an ascent up to a max of approx 1,500 feet / 450m. Distances will be typically 8-10km. Daily hike details are available in the itinerary.

    Blue Graded: Difficulty 4-6

    Blue graded walking holidays are suitable for fit and experienced hikers. We walk at a good pace and you can expect to be out for 6-8 hours a day. You will not always be on a path and the terrain underfoot can be rough and boggy, including boulder fields and mountain tops. Some of the daily walks will involve a mountain ascent of over 3000ft / 900m high. Daily distances will be typically up to 16km but may be longer occasionally. Daily hike details are available in the itinerary.

    Red Graded: Difficulty 7-9

    Red graded walking holidays are suitable for fit and experienced hikers used to more challenging routes and rough terrain. The terrain will be varied but include rough hill tracks, boggy ground, boulder fields and mountain tops. There may be ridge walks or short non-technical scrambling so a good head for heights is useful. Daily distances will be 15 – 20km a day and often include an ascent of a major peak up to 3000ft / 900m high. Daily hikes are available in the itinerary.

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    Guided

    Booking a guided walking holiday with Wilderness Scotland means booking a trip with the most experienced guides in the business. Our guides don’t just simply take you from A to B. They are ambassadors for Scotland and are passionate about sharing their in-depth knowledge of the nature, geology, history and culture of the country, truly immersing you in your surroundings.

    They’ll bring the landscape to life through tales of local myths and legends. While their expert knowledge of the flora and fauna will make you feel more connected nature than ever as you journey through the Highlands of Scotland.

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    Self Guided

    On a Wilderness Scotland self guided tour you might be walking on your own but you’ve got the support of 24 hour assistance from the office team, plus the route notes, maps and luggage transfer that we arrange in advance for you.

    Self guided walking holidays offer the perfect combination of immersion in the lush Scottish landscape, hiking at your own pace and the freedom to explore anything of interest along the way, without the feeling that you’re holding anyone else up.

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    Our Walking Holidays

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    England Coast to Coast

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    The Coast of Cornwall

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    National Parks of the UK

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    Northumberland and The Lake District

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    England Coast to Coast

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    The Coast of Cornwall

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    Northumberland and The Lake District

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    National Parks of the UK

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    Northumberland and The Lake District

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    England Coast to Coast

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    The Coast of Cornwall

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    National Parks of the UK

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    High Points of the Lake District

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Northumberland and The Lake District

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    England Coast to Coast

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    The Coast of Cornwall

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    National Parks of the UK

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    The Coast of Cornwall

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Wilderness Walking
    England Coast to Coast

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    National Parks of the UK

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Wilderness Walking
    The Coast of Cornwall

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Wilderness Walking
    Northumberland and The Lake District

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Wilderness Walking
    England Coast to Coast

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Wilderness Walking
    High Points of the Lake District

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Wilderness Walking
    Northumberland and The Lake District

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    National Parks of the UK

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Wilderness Walking
    The Coast of Cornwall

    This trip is operated by our England team. Clicking on the links below will redirect you to the Wilderness England website.

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    Every client receives a feedback survey when they return from their guided, self guided or tailor made holiday with us. Once completed the review is published on our website just as soon as our database updates. The little touches and details are important to us and where issues are raised we make positive changes to our trips to improve your experience.

    That’s why we read each of our client’s reviews and although we don’t respond to all of them, if it’s glowing feedback then we get the satisfaction of helping to make your holidays truly memorable.

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    Karen Bennett

    Wilderness Walking - The West Highland Way

    Age: 60 - 70
    Country: USA
    Trip Date: 02/09/2024
    Trips Taken: 1

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    This is a wonderful hike through the Highlands. Great views, experience.

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    Julie Keylock

    Wilderness Walking - Isle of Skye

    Age: 60 - 70
    Country: United Kingdom
    Trip Date: 31/08/2024
    Trips Taken: 1

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    I would highly recommend Wilderness Scotland, my trip was excellent. A good way to see the best places, meet new people and relax and enjoy the scenery!

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    Kimberly Trapp

    Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides & Skye

    Age: 60 - 70
    Country: USA
    Trip Date: 31/08/2024
    Trips Taken: 1

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    The best! All aspects of our 7-day tour were perfect!

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