Steall Falls
A short trip to one of the Glen Nevis natural wonders
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 141 m
- Descent
- 141 m
Highland
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Routes in Highland
Fairy Pools and Coire na Creiche
A stunning journey through some of the finest scenery in Scotland
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 323 m
- Descent
- 324 m
The Legendary Cairngorm 4000ers route - an anti clockwise skier's variant.
Taking in 5 of Scotland's 10 highest mountains in one giant, beautiful day out.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 2.7 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
Ben Nevis and its 3 giant neighbours
Ski mountaineering & steep skiing on the UK's highest peak and adjacent mountains
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.9 km
Buachaille Etive Mòr via Curved Ridge including 3 other Munro's
A Glencoe classic that provides a truly Scottish adventure!
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Sgùrr nan Clach Geala
A remote and magnificent mountain in the Fannichs
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 914 m
- Descent
- 914 m
Geal Chàrn Mòr
Sheltered easy angle powder skiing in the Monadhliaths
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 830 m
- Descent
- 831 m
Sgurr Na Lapaich
Summit to loch in the remote Northwest Highlands
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Ben Hope
A Wilderness Ski Adventure Like No Other
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 968 m
- Descent
- 968 m
Ben Alder Cottage & Loch Ericht Loop
Combine a visit to the haunted bothy, Ben Alder cottage, with around 30km of Scotland's finest singletrack
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 54 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Fionn Bheinn
An accessible yet remote ski tour with exceptional Highland views
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 776 m
- Descent
- 776 m
The Ben Wyvis 24
An exciting loop to bag one of the more accessible Munros!
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Braeriach via Allt Buidheannach aka 'The Escalator'
A truly memorable bike/ski adventure in the Cairngorms
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Sgòr Gaoith
Good quality trails and spectacular views across the Cairngorms on this classic lollipop loop.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 923 m
- Descent
- 923 m
Tour of the Northern Corries
A classic hike around of Scotland's most famous peaks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 793 m
- Descent
- 793 m
Scottish National Trail
A superb long distance trek from the Lowlands to the Highlands, across the country of Scotland.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 871 km
- Ascent
- 12 km
- Descent
- 12 km