1. Home
  2. Hiking Tours
  3. Hiking Tours in the UK
  4. Hiking Tours in Scotland
  5. Hiking Tours in the Scottish Highlands

Hiking Tours in the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are the beating heart of hiking in Scotland - glens, lochs and peaks that stretch from Glencoe to Loch Ness, with Ben Nevis rising above it all. Macs Adventure has run self-guided routes through the Highlands for over 20 years.

Choose the West Highland Way for a classic long-distance trek, or a Rail & Hike itinerary that pairs a scenic train journey with hiking days on the Isle of Skye. The Highlands also stretch south to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, where gentler routes begin. Browse our Highlands hiking tours below.

Every trip includes hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers between stops, and 20+ years of Highlands expertise from a leader in self-guided travel.

Great Glen Way high route through Abriachan

9 routes

Sort by:

Routes in Highlands

  • Scotland

    West Highland Way

    • Walking
    • 5–11 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,885CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    Great Glen Way & Loch Ness

    • Walking
    • 5–9 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,720CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    Fife Coastal Path

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,645CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    The Highlands & Isle of Skye: Rail & Hike

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,710CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    West Highland Line: Rail & Hike

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,935CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland: Rail & Hike

    • Walking
    • 13 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$5,530CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    Walking in the Scottish Highlands

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,885CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    Speyside Whisky Trail

    • Walking
    • 6 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,035CAD pp
    View Route
  • Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland - 8 Days

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy
    from$3,490CAD pp
    View Route

Why the Highlands are Scotland's essential self-guided hiking destination:

  • Ben Nevis, the US's highest peak, dominates the skyline along much of the West Highland Way
  • Glencoe's glaciated valley is one of the most dramatic landscapes in Scotland, on foot or by train
  • Loch Ness stretches 23 miles through the Great Glen, with trails tracing much of its shore
  • Rail & Hike itineraries combine the West Highland Line with hiking days on the Isle of Skye
  • Loch Lomond and the Trossachs form the Highlands' southern gateway, with easier routes for a gentler start
Conic Hill on West Highland Way

Highlands like a local

  • When to go

    May to September for the most reliable weather and longest daylight. May and June bring bluebells and fewer midges. September offers golden colors and quieter trails.

  • What the trails are actually like

    Highlands routes range from well-graded droving roads on the West Highland Way to remote glen paths near Glencoe. Expect genuine elevation, open moorland, and weather that changes fast.

  • Where you will stay

    Highland inns, guesthouses and small hotels in villages like Tyndrum, Kinlochleven and Fort William, hand-picked for location and a warm welcome after a long day's walk.

  • Isle of Skye and Loch Lomond

    Both sit within the wider Highlands region and have their own dedicated Macs Adventure routes - see our Isle of Skye and Loch Lomond hiking tours for trail-specific detail.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Most Highlands routes are graded Moderate, with 12–16 miles a day and real ascent. The West Highland Way suits regular walkers who prepare with a few training hikes beforehand.

More regions to explore

Know before you go

Get inspired for Highlands

  • Eilean Donan Castle

    Scotland

    Must-See Sights in the Scottish Highlands

    Explore the must-see sights in the Scottish Highlands. Self-guided walking tours, castles, lochs, and culture. Book your adventure with Macs Adventure today!

    Read blog

  • Scotland

    Your Ultimate Guide to Hiking the West Highland Way

    A guide to hiking the West Highland Way. Discover tips, must-see sights, and planning advice for Scotland's iconic trail. Book your adventure today!

    Read blog
  • Two people walking on the Great Glen Way

    Scotland

    Your Guide to Hiking the Great Glen Way and Loch Ness

    Explore the Great Glen Way self-guided. Walk along Loch Ness, discover local heritage, and enjoy daily luggage transfers. Book your adventure with our expert team.

    Read blog