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Why you should take a walking holiday in Scotland
Scotland can be a small country, but walking the vast countryside has all the splendor an epic adventure. The magnificent Highlands are a traveler's dream. It is a place that allows the soul to sing.
A weekend tour foot may include a hike through rugged terrain with comfortable accommodation and good food. These trips can range from a walking tour on a trip strenuous hill climbing. All Guided tours include experienced guides.
A trip to Glen Nevis Glencoe and begins with a climb up Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom and culminates with the ascent full of Buachaille Etive Mhor, the most photographed mountains in Scotland. The canyons offer stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains. The trip Transfers from Edinburgh and two nights stay at a bed and breakfast.
For hiking, there is a 10.5 mile hike to Ben Lomond, a mountain on the edge of Loch Lomond. The climb to the summit takes most of the day, but it ends in a spectacular view overlooking the lake.
A walking tour of Scotland includes some more than mountains. The beautiful Scottish coastline offers a myriad of opportunities to walk. The islands of Colonsay, Oronsay, Isly, Jura and Gigha are grouped for exploration Coast to observe rare species of flora and fauna. The island hopping ends with a visit to Dunadd, the capital of Dalriada, the ancient kingdom of the Scots.
A visit to highlands and islands around it makes for an unforgettable stay. The highlands, wrapped in mists and legends, and nearby lakes offer one of its kind landscape. Off the Highlands are the Hebrides, a group of magical islands in the Atlantic. Two nights on the Isle of Skye and three nights on the Isle of Lewis offer tours some of the best prehistoric sites, sandy beaches and miles of unspoiled nature. Tours will cover about seven miles each day.
Bird lovers will be treated to a tour of a week-long walk from the Shetland Islands in the far north of Scotland. Coastal walks along the coast of Shetland Island, islands of Yell and Unst are full of historic sites and bird watching opportunities. National Nature Reserve is home to 20,000 Gannets, Kittiwakes 3000, 25,000 guillemots, puffins and 1200 hundreds of auks, skuas, guillemots and Black-necked Black. At the end of the trip, up Ronas Hill, highest mountain in the Shetland Islands. brooding moors of Scotland, the coastline and hills, which provide a memorable trip.
About the Author
Sarah James is an avid walker and content writer for web sites, she is current producing content for Macs Adventure an adventure walking tour operator based in Scotland. Sarah's favorite walk is the west highland way tour along the banks of Loch Lomond.
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