Some lesser Known Great Walks
Some Lesser Known Great Walks
Just a few wonderful trails that could be on your itinerary.
These walks are not very well known but deserve, I think, a lot more attention!
More 'discoveries' might be added later.
A word of warning: Walking in the 'wilds' of Scotland can be tricky and sometimes outright dangerous! Do not take unnecessary risks!
The horrible tragedy on the The Aonach Eagach Ridge (5 August 2023) which involved 3 people, serves to highlight the dangers.
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Region: Orkney Islands
St Magnus Way
Starts on the island of Egilsay, Orkney Islands.
A 90 km strenuous hill walk (5 days). Website
Start: 5348+P8R Egilsay, Orkney Finish: X2HQ+9V4 Kirkwall
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Mary, Queen of Scots Way
A 172 km reasonably challenging hill walk (9 days). Website
Also read this beautiful blog by Marta Pereira!
Start: 6723+8R2 Arrochar Finish: 85QX+PG5 St Andrews
Region: Western Isles (Outer Hebrides)
Rhenigidale and Maraig from Urgha
A 20 km moderate to difficult hill walk (6 hours). Website
Start & Finish: W63V+MWH Isle of Harris