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Walk

IN SCOTLAND

Scotland. Created for Walking.

2013

In association with

Walk in Scotland 2013

Welcome to

Walking in Scotland

W hat is there not to like about walking in Scotland? Whatever the

2012 Olympic Gold Medallist, Katherine Grainger

season, the walking is exhilarating and breathtaking. In spring and

summer the landscape seems full of life and light, while in autumn

the countryside is painted in fabulous shades of fiery reds, oranges

and yellow. In winter, too, there are unique experiences, such as walking through

mist to arrive at sunlit tops or delighting in the amazing feeling of being alone in

a winter wonderland of snow. It can be so spine-tingling.

I love the fact that even the most popular hills in Scotland have a quieter route

where I can be alone or walk and talk with friends.

As this is the Year of Natural Scotland, there is no better time to explore our

beautiful and varied country, walking a new route, stepping out on a long-

distance waymarked trail or perhaps giving Munro bagging a go.

I was brought up in the west of Scotland but now, being a member of the GB

Rowing Squad, I have to live near the training base and I really miss Scotland,

whether it’s a walk around Edinburgh city, moorland walking in Deeside or hill

walking in the north west.

There are so many wonderful walks in Scotland it is hard to have a favourite. A

top contender is Stac Pollaidh, which was my first hill when young, where I left

my parents far behind in my excitement to get to the top. I also love the

Torridons, not just the classic peaks north of the loch but the less well-known

ones to the south where I bagged three Munros on a fantastic ridge walk on a

beautiful summer day in my teens.

However, I have a special love for Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, which I went up

alone late one day to think through whether I wanted to continue to row when I

was an unpromising novice at the university and came down convinced I would

persevere and try to get to the top. So I have a lot to thank Arthur’s Seat for!

If there is something in my life that I need to think through and need peace to

reflect on, it is great to get into the country either by myself or with my parents’

dog but otherwise it’s good to have company so that the splendour, grandeur

and awesome beauty can be appreciated with others.

As a full-time rower I have a very focused training regime, but walking offers a

different pace of exercise. Walking is great for everyone's fitness and it's one of

the most easily accessible ways to improve both your physical and mental

health. From short strolls to epic long-distance hikes, there is something for

everyone in Scotland.

I often think about what my next walking adventure will be. Perhaps it will be

a traverse of the Seven Sisters of Kintail. I would hope for a sunny summer's day

and the chance to admire the stunning views and share the humbling sensation

with friends – and definitely with transport at the end to get back to a hot bath

and a good meal. There can be little to beat a day like that.

Loch Trool in the Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries & Galloway

Walking in the Pentland Hills, Near Edinburgh

Katherine Grainger

Gold Medal-winning Olympic Rower

Looking out over Loch Shiel from Glenfinnan, Highlands

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Glenrosa Water in Glen Rosa, Isle of Arran

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Disclaimer

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All information relating to the walks is

subjective and should be used for ideas and

inspiration only.

A healthier Scotland... The majority of

Scotland’s indoor public places, including

pubs, restaurants and cafes are smoke-free by

law, creating a healthier and fresher

environment for residents and visitors to our

beautiful country. Hotels, B&Bs and Guest

Houses are also smoke free but can designate

bedrooms where guests can smoke if they

wish to do so. Please check when booking.

Walking in…

Aberdeen City and Shire .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders ............................................................................ 23

Edinburgh and Lothians, Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley .................................................................................................... 31

The Highlands, Moray and Isle of Skye ............................................................................................................................................................ 35

The Outer Isles – the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland .................................................................................................... 41

Perthshire, Angus and Dundee and the Kingdom of Fife .............................................................................................................. 45

West Highlands and Islands, Loch Lomond, Stirling and The Trossachs ........................................................................ 53

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park .................................................................................................................................... 58

Cairngorms National Park ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 60