Best Hiking Trails Near Ben Nevis, Britain's Highest Mtn

This final stage of the route nicely rounds off the WHW, running from the attractive wooded shores of Loch Leven and over the desolate high pass of the Lairig Mor beneath the southern flank of the Mamores.

A contender for the title of grandest ridge walk in the country, the Carn Mor Dearg (CMD) Arete straddles that fine line between rambling and scrambling.

114km/71 miles Fort William to Inverness in 6 days

24 munros, 24 hours, over two marathons with an elevation gain of 28500 feet/8686.8 metres

There's a lot to be said for this fairly short stage of the West Highland Way.

The East Highland Way is a long-distance walking trail in Scotland, it runs for about 83 miles (134 km) from the town of Fort William, in the west of Scotland, to the town of Aviemore, in the east.

A long and challenging classic ridge walk with a feeling of remoteness.

A shorter, easier alternative to the neighbouring Ring of Steall - but no less worthwhile.