Hillwalking

The atmospheric hills of Scotland offer some of the best walking in the world and, with some 284 Scottish mountains (Munros) between 3000 and 4500 ft high plus 221 Corbettsand a rack of other fine peaks, these hills were made for walking.

From perfectly glaciated glens to high sweeping mountain plateaux and challenging peaks, Scotland is a country blessed with a landscape your feet will be itching to explore time and again. This is a land that boasts beauty and history in equal measure, a world where the sense and the feeling of wilderness is always just a step away. It's best explored on foot, and if you¿ve never walked in the Scottish hills...you really should get out more!

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Whether you want to walk for a day or a week, Scotland has a multitude of options, from superb 'horseshoe' day circuits to National Trails that lead you gloriously through one of Europe's premier landscapes. Numerous maps, books, guides and websites are available to the independent traveller, covering everything from walking routes to accommodation.

But if you want to relax a little and enjoy the benefit and knowledge of professional mountain leaders and instructors, you won't be short of choice - and it could give you the ideal start.

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Whether you're an experienced hillwalker or complete novice, the Scottish hills present a serious challenge among incredibly diverse landscapes that, for your own safety, should always be treated with respect but there's something here for every level of walker.

The National Parks of Loch Lomond or the Cairngorms, the 'alpine' Black Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye, the extraordinary terraced slopes of the Torridon National Nature Reserve in the North-west Highlands, or the graceful peaks of the Mamores near Ben Nevis, all have their own unique beauty. But you have to start somewhere, and many of the providers of hillwalking services linked to this site will help you to choose between the best and, hillwalking in Scotland.

If you like your hillwalking a bit more exciting, but without getting into full on rock climbing, see 'Scrambling'.

Central Scotland Ben Lomond and Ben Vorlich > East of Scotland Cairngorms > West of Scotland Glen Coe and The Highlands > North West Scotland Torridon & Gairloch > Mountain Guiding >

Central Scotland, Ben Lomond and Ben Vorlich From the summit of Ben Lomond a 360 degree view of the central belt mountain masses stick out like there are no end to peaks and lochs including Loch Lomond. Over in the Trossachs, Ben Vorlich a massive lump of rock and vegetation enticing to all who see her climb to the summit. East of Scotland, Cairngorms 40 minutes from Inverness contains the highest land mass in the UK. Includes the second highest mountain in Britain Ben MacDhui and host Britain¿s only wild reindeer herd. This arctic tundra offers some of best arctic flora and fauna to be found. West of Scotland, Glen Coe and The Highlands Ok, so what¿s the highest mountain in the UK' Ben Nevis ¿ want to go there? Well before you do don't forget to take in Glen Coe, it's not just the most filmed and photographed location in Scotland, but it stands out because of its unique mountains and ridges (Buachaille Etive Mhor ¿ translated The Great Herdsman of Glen Etive.) To get to Ben Nevis ¿ make your way to Fort William and in to Glen Nevis ¿ where the main path leads to the summit. Allow 8 hours and be prepared for bad weather. You will need good wet weather kit and good navigation skills. It's a serious hillwalk and like all the mountains in Scotland treat it with the greatest respect. North West Scotland, Torridon & Gairloch Liatach and Beinn Eighe a national nature reserve. North West Scotland, Mountain Guiding Here at Torridon Activities we do mountain guiding, guided walks, kayaking, climbing, archery, clay pigeon shooting and mountain bike hire. All of these activities can be done as individual sessions with mountain guiding, guided walks and kayaking also being available as holidays and development courses. Furthermore we offer activity breaks that can encompass all of theses activities in one fun filled adrellian packed holiday. What we do best is probably best summed up in what we can offer; being place in Torridon we have some of the finest scenery anywhere in the U.K with wilderness and wildlife second to none. With any of our activities you are guaranteed to be amongst some of the most inspiring countryside that can only enhance a trip with Torridon Activities.