This route first crosses Caprington Golf Course and then makes use of paved roads and paths to reach the 95 acre Coodham Estate just outside Symington. Take time to explore the Estate’s many interesting features and paths including the lake, mansion, shrine and graveyard, before starting the walk back to Kilmarnock via the high road past Stafflar Farm.
This walk in the Northumberland National Park follows the England-Scotland border fence and starts from Kirk Yetholm. The walk uses the Pennine Way to reach Black Hag. The return route follows an alternative route of the Pennine Way back to the start.
A peaceful walk following the River Irvine between Kilmarnock and Gatehead, returning via the beautiful Caprington Woods and castle.
A superb walk in the Cuillins, with breathtaking views of the sea and a charming little Loch at the end. The only challenging part is the end of the climb, where you need to climb up some scree for the last 300 metres.
Wandering though this delightful woodland, the impressive remains of 16th century Old Auchans House seem to appear out of nowhere. Go late January to see snowdrops galore, late April for wild garlic, and May for a sea of bluebells!
A lovely walk through coniferous and deciduous woodland and open pasture, on the way to Loch of the Lowes. Use the hides at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s visitor centre to sneak a peek in season at overwintering geese, ducks including goldeneye and the striking, head shaking courtship of the great crested grebe. A camera provides live and recorded images of the famous osprey nest in season and other local wildlife.
On a clear day the views from this route are simply outstanding: the islands of Cumbrae & Arran and the pink sandy beaches at Fairlie and Hunterston. A variety of woodland paths, tracks and grassy hillsides lead you gently uphill past the remains of Fairlie Castle and along the base of Black Hill. The return section follows the Fairlie Moor Road and then the Ayrshire Coastal Path. There is the opportunity to visit some hidden waterfalls along the route.
A very nice hike along the water and mountains in the Cuillin.
The Quiraing combines both majestic mountains and the mysteries of the Isle of Skye. The landscapes are magnificent.
Dog friendly circular walk in Cashel Forest offering amazing view over loch Lomond. This walk follows the longer waymarked path in the forest.
Dog friendly circular walk along Loch Ard. This walk follows the sculpture trail waymarked in red.
Touristic walk to Morrone summit extended to pass by Morrone Birkwood reserve.
Very quiet walk up to Dun Muir and Carn Mor by Ladders steps. This walk needs good navigation skills.
Dumglow is an unavoidable point in the area of The Cleish Hill. The Cleish Hills straddle the boundary between Perth & Kinross and Fife. Made up of tussocky grass moorland they have a real hill feel to them despite not being particularly high. The highest point Dumglow lies within Perth and Kinross, but at 339m the nearby Park Hill is the seventh highest hill within Fife. Although Park Hill could be approached from the Fife side, it is probably best included with an ascent of Dumglow.
A suggested circular route combining the three summits : discover Knock Hill, Saline Hill and Easter Cairn ! These hills are prominent landmarks in West Fife and Eastern Clackmannanshire and as such provide extensive views of the lower lying countryside. As the 3rd, 4th and 6th highest hills in Fife, Knock Hill, Saline Hill and Easter Cairn (a hillfort site) make up some of the highest ground within the Kingdom.
The route starts from the Holl Reservoir car park and goes in an anti-clockwise direction. Walking anti-clockwise has the advantage of going down rather than up the steep south side of West Lomond, although what was just feint path amongst the heather is becoming well trodden nowadays.
A hilly walk around the quieter eastern Ochils, walking past Green Knowes wind farm.
This one-way walk brings you across the moor to Loch Bradan, with Loch Finlas to your right and Loch Doon all the way to Bradan dam. On the way, can you spot Olaf Cairn; a slab of stone standing up near Loch Bradan that looks like Olaf the snowman from Disney’s Frozen ?
This dog-Friendly circular walk goes from Annan to Brydekirk following the river Annan.
This walk brings you to visit the Dalcairnie Linn Waterfall. If you would like, extend it up to Auchenroy hill.
This circular walk will bring you to visit Minehead. Then, go up to reach Coran of Portmark offering amazing views over Loch Doon Below on a clear day and come back via Black Craig.
This walk brings you to Shalloch on Minnoch summit where the view takes in the valley below and "The Awful Hand" can be seen to the right. Tunskeen bothy, Lochs Riecawr and Macaterick below.
This 5th stage of the West Highland Way (WHW) takes us through some beautiful scenery! First, the ascent of the small hill of Màm Carraigh offers a beautiful view of Loch Tulla. Then, for about ten kilometres, we follow a very comfortable old military road while climbing gently and steadily towards a pass in the middle of the moor. The descent is made facing Buachaille summit with its unique pyramidal shape.
The 1rst stage of the West Highland Way (WHW), which has no difficulty other than its distance, takes us through the Scottish countryside and the first hills of the Highlands.
Walk part of River Clyde walkway from Cardies Bridge.
A level coastal walk with long vistas, lonely beaches and a choice of lengths starting at RSPB Mersehead... This is a lovely walk at all times of year, but it is particularly interesting in winter when the migrant birds gather in their thousands at Mersehead RSPB Nature Reserve.
The loop from Balcary Bay, along the cliffs to Rascarrel beach is a beautiful walk. An exhilarating cliff top walk with far reaching views. There are three route options so you can choose a walk of different lengths. Or, if you don't like heights, you can miss out the cliff section altogether - but then you would miss the section with the best views.
This 2nd stage of the West Highland Way (WHW) is incredible! It includes three distinct parts. First, you walk through beautiful woodland. Then, after crossing the fields, walk up Conic Hill, from where you get large views of the Highlands et le Loch Lomond. After going steeply down toward Balmaha port, alternate walking along the lakeside then up and down through woodlands.
This 3rd section of the West Highland Way (WHW) goal is to walk up to Loch Lomond. You start by increasingly going up a beautiful forest, where you can spot incredible views of the loch. On the way, go past waterfalls coming from Ben Lomond. As soon as you get back along the lochside, follow it for quite a while, along paths going up and down and in between rocks. A brief climb between two beautiful hills and one way downhill towards Inverarnan to finish this stage.
This walks brings you to Blackcraig summit past Blackcraig Farm.
This walk brings you up Windy Standard from Afton Dam. Enjoy views of Afton Reservoir and wind turbines.
This walk goes up Benwhat Monument from Dalmellington past the heritage of an old mining village.
This walk starts from Loch Doon Castle and goes up Wee Hill of Craigmulloch & Craiglee summits.
This 6th section of the West Highland Way (WHW) reaches the highest point of this trek, an unnamed pass located at 550m in height. Following a nice walk at Beinn a' Chrùlaiste bottom, we access a pass going up the Devil's staircase, easier than its name sounds like. Then we go down the small old and industrial town of Kinlochleven following well-maintained paths or large tracks.
The 7th stage of the West Highland Way (WHW) brings us to beautiful surroundings at the bottom of the Mamore massif. Afterward, you cross clear forests where you can spot some views of the highest mountain in Great Britain, 'Ben Nevis'. Then you arrive in Fort William city where the official end of WHW walk is located.
The route is following a shallow valley between the Blackford Hill and Church Hill / Greenhill ridges. It brings you to a great panorama over the whole of Edimburgh. A walk which can be conveniently shortened by beginning and ending at the Royal Commonwealth Pool.
A urban walk to get some indight about historical facts related to Astley Ainslie, St Roque, Canaan House, Edinburgh's Plague, Lochrin and two bridges.
This walk visits 16 ponds used for curling. On the way learn about curling and also about the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Circular walk through Greenbank and Craiglockhart, visiting the grounds of the War (Hydropathic) Hospital, City Hospital for Infectious Diseases and Poor House.
On this walk, you will find out about Stevenson in the Southern suburb of Edimburgh, visiting Morningside Cemetery and the Hermitage of Braid.
Circular walking tour of the Braids using lesser known byways, back-alleys and backwaters.
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This circular walk visits Backford Hill with the Royal Observatory and Mortonhall.
Visit Craigmillar Castle
This walk goes from Fairmilehead to the coast. It visits Swanston, Burdiehouse and Brunstane burns. It takes part in Edinburgh’s five rivers: Source to Sea collection.
This walk goes from Firrhill to Fairmilehead via Allermuir Hill. It visits the upper reaches of Bonaly, Dean, Swanston, and Burdiehouse Burns. It takes part in Edinburgh’s five rivers: Source to Sea collection.
This walks is part of the Edinburgh’s five rivers: Source to Sea collection. Last leg of a 4-part route down the full length of the valley of the River Almond.
This walks is part of the Edinburgh’s five rivers: Source to Sea collection. This is the third leg of a 4-part route down the full length of the valley of the River Almond. It visits Almondvale Country Park, Canal feeder channel, Union Canal, site of Newbridge chariot burial, Huly Hill tumulus,x and standing stones.
This walks is part of the Edinburgh’s five rivers: Source to Sea collection. This is the second leg of a 4-part route down the full length of the valley of the River Almond. It is a varied walk visiting former mill-site, reshaped shale-bing, miners’ rows, river-side woodlands, two huge shopping malls, eight public works of art.
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Coodham Estate from Kilmarnock 
