Scotland's Great Trails

Scotland's Great Trails are a collection of National Trails clearly way marked, leading you through Scotland's spectacular landscapes and fascinating historic sites.

For most of these National Great Trails, Macs offers a variety of itineraries with different durations, making the hiking easier by shortening the distances traveled each day. Refer to the following slides for a quick overview of each trail.

Scotland’s most famous long-distance trail, the West Highland Way, takes you from the outskirts of Glasgow to the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Enjoy stunning views of Loch Lomond, the wild beauty of Rannoch Moor, and finish beneath Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest peak.
154 km / 96 miles | From Easy-Moderate to Moderate-Strenuous

Following the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, the Great Glen Way takes you through the Highlands along the shores of Loch Ness. This scenic route is a great challenge for first-time long-distance hikers (also great training if your goal is to complete the more difficult West Highland Way).
125 km / 78 miles | From Easy-Moderate to Moderate

Hugging the coastline from Edinburgh to the River Tay, the Fife Coastal Path is perfect for those who love seaside walks. Enjoy picturesque fishing villages, sandy beaches, and a stop in historic St Andrews.
187 km /116 miles | From Easy-Moderate to Moderate

One of Scotland’s pilgrimage routes, the scenic trail St Cuthbert's Way starts in Melrose, heads through the country’s largest concentration of castles, and finishes at the historic Holy Island of Lindisfarne in England, passing medieval abbeys, and rolling countryside. 
100 km / 62 miles | From Easy-Moderate to Moderate

Walk through Scotland’s whisky heartland along the River Spey on the Speyside Way, with opportunities to visit famous distilleries such as Glenfiddich and Ballindalloch. Perfect for first-time hikers, this trail is easy-going and includes hikes in Cairngorm National Park.
107 km / 67 miles | Easy to Moderate

Often called "Scotland in Miniature", the Isle of Arran offers diverse landscapes, from rugged coastlines to towering peaks like Goat Fell.
107 km / 67 miles | Moderate

Follow the trail of Rob Roy MacGregor, Scotland’s legendary outlaw, through the Trossachs National Park, past scenic lochs and glens – an ideal trail for history buffs!
127 km /79 miles | From Easy-Moderate to Moderate

Named after the conservationist John Muir, this route, the longest of the Great Trails, stretches from the west in Helensburgh to the east coast of Dunbar, passing through Edinburgh and Scotland’s first national park, the Trossachs.
215 km / 134 miles | Moderate

The beautiful Berwickshire Coastal Path crosses the border from Scotland into England and is a hidden gem with some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK. Easily accessible from Edinburgh, you’ll also see St Abbs Head, an extinct volcano and a national nature reserve.
48 km /39 miles | Easy to Moderate

• The UK's largest selection of self-guided walking tours – from iconic trails to lesser-known gems.
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