Walking

One of the favourite activities in the north is to go walking in Scotland. The choice between rugged mountain walks or taking one of the coastal paths is there for anyone who enjoys a walking holiday. Iam-scotland.org.uk can help plan out a holiday in Scotland and show the best places to visit.

The rugged and magnificent route along the cliff tops around the west and east coasts of Scotland form part of the UK coastal path. One of the best treks is on the west coast is around Mallaig and the Kyle of Lochalsh.

Here walkers can take in the island of Mull and the atmospheric Eileen Donan Castle, as well as visiting the town of Oban. The walking in Scotland is one of the best places in Europe. It doesn’t take long before the quiet of the countryside is with the trekkers.

For accommodation there are plenty of small towns and villages where pubs and inns will be able to provide rooms. To set walkers on their way, the chances are there will be a mighty Scots breakfast on offer as well as a room. Iam-scotland.org.uk can help to plan the accommodation aspects of the walking in Scotland holiday.

The mountain regions of the country provide further challenges but care should be taken and weather forecast advice heeded. In adverse conditions some of the Scottish mountains can be tricky, especially in the winter months. The Cairngorms are the most popular of the mountain regions, which takes in the Grampian region and Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.