Walking Holidays in Scotland

Walking holidays in Scotland give walkers the chance to conquer a range of rugged routes, from the steep-sided Ullapool Hill near the northwestern coast to the deserted cliffs of Orkney. World-famous for its long, tangled history, awesome scenery and fiercely proud culture. Scotland has long been a magnet for walkers keen to take on the challenges of its rugged landscape.

This country is home to beautiful wildernesses with historic landscapes of high mountains and remote glens, drawing walkers in to explore its wonders, time after time. There is no end of hilly terrains, striking views and incredible natural features to discover in Scotland. However, walks in this outstanding country aren’t limited to mountainous landscapes and natural marvels: when rambling in the Orkney Islands, you’ll also pass remarkable sites of archaeological and historical significance. 

This archipelago of around 70 islands features some of the best archaeological sites in Europe, with neolithic relics dating back over 5,000 years. This includes Neolithic landmarks like the Ring of Brodgar - a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprised of 27 stones, once used as part of an enormous prehistoric ritual. There are more prehistoric spectacles nearby in the form of the prehistoric village of Skara Brae, which was last occupied back in 2500 BC, and is Europe’s most complete Neolithic village.

You can't talk about walking in Scotland without mentioning Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, and Loch Lomond, an area that is full of outstanding natural beauty and picturesque walking trails. With all of this to uncover, rambling in Scotland is as enlightening as it is beautiful.

Why Book a Walking Holiday in Scotland?

Exploring scenic Scotland is extra special when done on foot, on a Ramble Worldwide walking holiday. Scotland is encompassed by nearly 7,000 miles of coastline and hundreds of islands, providing endlessly changing vistas that will take your breath away. In this land of contrasts, the Orkney Islands have a distinctly Nordic feel and offer particularly wonderful coastal walking. Orkney’s walking trails also pass the Old Man of Hoy - a red sandstone sea stack, standing proudly against the Atlantic. For birdwatchers, this landscape is unsurpassed, with an amazing range of seabird species gracing its cliffs and beaches on a regular basis.

Outdoor lovers will get an unobscured view of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery, while hiking its most impressive routes and breathing in the fresh mountain air. Walkers will be accompanied by one of our expert leaders on each of our trails, ensuring you enjoy safe walks throughout your holiday, while sharing their expert knowledge about the passing scenery with you. We restrict all of our walking groups to a small size, too, allowing all of our ramblers to experience a sociable and personable walking holiday.

Booking walking holidays to Scotland with Ramble Worldwide

On our Scotland hiking tours, you can trek with the help of our professional walking experts, or if you want to explore Scotland independently, you can do so on our self-guided walking holidays. Our Scotland walking holidays also feature handpicked accommodation, so you can rest assured that you'll have somewhere comfortable to stay every night of your trip.

Our walks are graded 1-8 and from 'leisurely' to 'Challenging', so you can choose a more relaxed holiday or a challenging adventure. So, keep an eye out for our holiday walking grades when you are browsing our various trips.

Scotland is a mecca for hikers, with the likes of the Scottish Highlands, coastal walks, great glens and picturesque lakes just waiting to be explored. Browse our Scortland walking tours below and book with Ramble Worldwide today.