There are plenty of great walks to choose from across our Drive & Hike range. Here we have picked out some our favourites for you to peruse (listed in no particular order).
1) Sandwood Bay, Sutherland
Not accessible by car, a stroll along the stunning white-sands is earned by an 8 mile hike that's well-worth it! When you get there you'll have wonderful views of the Am Buachaille sea stack (meaning 'the herdsman' in Gaelic), first ascended by rock climbers in 1968.
2) Iona's beaches, Isle of Mull
Just off the south west shores of Mull lies the small island of Iona, complete with an abbey that's been a site of worship since St Columba landed in 563 AD. There's something about the atmosphere on this tiny island of fields, beaches and rugged coastline that makes for a relaxing visit.
3) The Butt of Lewis, Lewis
Located at the most northerly tip of the Hebridean archipelago the dramatic cliffs at the so called Butt of Lewis make for a dramatic cliff-top walk complete with a lighthouse teetering on the edge. From the clifftops watch sea birds in the colonies below soaring on the wind that whips in uninterrupted from across the Atlantic.
4) Luskentyre Beach, Harris
The beautiful white-sands of Luskentyre beach make it one of the most photographed beaches in the Outer Hebrides. Located on Harris' west coast the beach has beautiful views of Harris' hills and the Isle of Taransay.
5) Stac Pollaidh, Assynt
Hike to the craggy peak of 612 m high Stac Pollidadh (pronounced Stac Polly), and linger to soak up the views of Suilven, a neighbouring Corbet with an iconic two-hump silhouette.
6) Triple Buttress hike on Beinn Eighe, Torridon
Complete the Triple Buttress hike to the mountain's loch, which affords magnificent views of the towering 200 m high cliffs.
7) The Old Man of Storr, Skye
A short, but rewarding, walk just a 20 minute drive from Portree. Hike towards the Trotternish Ridge and its array of interesting rock features until reaching the needle of rock known locally as The Old Man of Storr. The views over the Sound of Raasay to the mainland are spectacular rendering this one of Skye's most popular hikes. Its popularity means it's best enjoyed in the morning or during the quieter months of the tourist season.
8) Ring of Brodgar to Stenness, Orkney
On our NC500 with a twist you'll spend two nights on Orkney. This stone circle, constructed around 2500-2000 BC, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the third largest stone circle in Britain it's one of the most popular visitor attractions on Orkney, yet the reason of their construction is as yet unknown. They are thought to have been a site of ritual, religious practice or for astrological observation.
9) The Lost Valley, Glencoe
A justifiably popular hike from Glencoe's iconic Three Sisters viewpoint, up into a wooded hanging valley surrounded by peaks. The route covers rough ground, but the sure-footed will be rewarded with views of this dramatic valley where the MacDonald clan of Glencoe used to hide their rustled cattle.
10) Smoo Cave, Sutherland
A visit to Smoo Cave, and perhaps a short walk along the coast, are the perfect antidote for a rainy day. Smoo Cave is a massive sea cave carved out by a combination of the freshwater stream flowing in from the back and wave action carving it out from the front. The cave is a well-known attraction and with floodlights set-up inside you can really appreciate its subterranean features.
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