Planning a self-catering holiday in Scotland and want to enjoy lots of walks during your break? Whether you want to stay near to one of Scotland’s great trails or routes, Scotland is a beautiful country to discover on foot.
Visiting Scotland is like stepping into a whole other world, with its misty lochs and rugged mountains including the tallest in the UK, Ben Nevis. Renting self-catering accommodation for a walking holiday in Scotland is a fantastic way to see this spectacular scenery for yourself, as you can embark on daily hikes, strolls or rambles through incredible backdrops before spending evenings in front of the fire with your loved one in the living room of your rented cottage.
There are countless areas in Scotland that offer impressive walking trails and paths to explore, and whether you wish to just take relaxing ambles, soaking up the scenery or if you prefer to take challenging treks to hidden corners of the country, there is something for all types of walker for a holiday in Scotland.
The Arran Way on the Isle of Arran in Scotland is a fantastic walking trip to go on for those wishing to escape to a remote part of the country. There are beautiful mountain valleys, coastal paths with not a soul in sight and plenty of friendly pubs to pop into along the way in quaint little villages.
A relaxing walk to take is the Great Glen Way in the Scottish Highlands which passes by Loch Ness where you can try to spot the famed monster and the spectacular 13th century Urquhart Castle.
Those who want a real challenge should head to the Grampian Mountains in the Cairngorms National Park to climb to the peak of the mighty Ben Nevis.
Whatever route or treks you opt to do on your Scottish holiday, we hope you find ideal self-catering accommodation for your break away and have the best of times walking or trekking in Scotland.