Hiking trails in Scotland abound everywhere! One of the more famous hiking trails in Scotland is The West Highland Way, starting at Milngavie (pronounced "Mullguy"), just north of Glasgow, finishing at Fort William in the Highlands. Along the Eastern shores of Loch Lomond, be prepared to have your nostrils assailed by the overpowering stench of feral goats living wild among the rocks & trees. No need to ask "are we there yet?" - you will smell them well before you see them!
The main problem you will have with wildlife, especially when hiking in the Autumn, will be the scourge of the Highland, the voracious midges, though I would add that you would be the wilder of the two! If walking anywhere near water in the evening, always cover as much bare skin as possible and wear a good insect repellant. A good handcrafted wooden walking stick would be an advantage along the Loch Lomond shore as you will come across a wooded stretch where the earth, surrounding gnarled tree trunks, has been worn away by so many feet that they arch sometimes a foot above the ground, tripping the unwary traveller.
As with all high-level trails, always plan a possible exit route down to lower ground should the weather deteriorate. Some of the hiking trails in Scotland are very isolated and may mean you carrying a tent, as B & Bs can be infrequent. See Food for Potential Energy page
Remember, enjoy your hiking trails in Scotland but plan ahead, as in large areas of the Highlands, there is no-one except deer & midges!
Fabulous view of Ben Nevis In winter!
Hiking trails in Scotland and adventure holidays need not be all high-level ones. For those with a Smell-the-Roses-along-the-Way view on Life, why not try the Malt Whiskey Trail through the northern foothills of the Grampian Mountains, taking in eight distilleries along the way.
This trail is 70 miles long, so good forward planning is required along this popular route; I would recommend booking B&Bs ahead (and paying a deposit) just in case the urge to dally with the Water of Life proves too much of a temptation! To help relieve the strain on knee joints, a pair of walking sticks would be a wise choice here.
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