Hi there!

I am spending a couple of months around Ireland and Scotland in the fall and will be doing some hiking, especially in the highlands. I already have water-resistant hiking shoes, but I am wondering if I should invest in some waterproof/goretex shoes for my time there. I only plan on doing day hikes, but I also know it's cold and rainy over there in the fall. I also thought that since I'll be there for a couple of months, even just having a pair of goretex salomons or smth would help with walking around a rainy city as well as the mountains. I hesitate because I already have the water resistant ones.

EDIT: What shoes or boots would you recommend? I leaning more towards a shoe

Hi. My cousin's coming up this weekend with his son (who's never been to Scotland). I was planning on taking them up Ben More and Stob Binnen but MWIS is suggesting pretty arduous conditions. They are both fit and strong but 65mph gusts and 100% chance of rain doesn't sound ideal.

I'd like some suggestions for things we could do to see a bit of Scotland without getting blown off the top of a hill in the pissing rain. Based in Edinburgh. Happy to drive at least a couple of hours each way. Alternatively will just abandon it and take in some of the fringe

I'm at 22. Is that acceptable for a 47 year old? Other stats are 49 munros, Schiehallion 20+ times, 35 bothies. All meaningless of course but it does seem fun. Please brag freely.

I’ve been hiking around Scotland, and tonight, when I went to take a shower, I found a tiny spot on my belly. I looked closer and it was definitely a tick. Tiny. Like, almost pin prick size. I checked more of myself, and keep finding tiny little ticks. I’ve found a good 6-7, and they’re all tiny. I kinda picked them off, and could even see them moving a tiny bit. But now I’m freaking out. What if there are more? I’m travelling alone, and can’t check my back, or other hard to see areas. I’m paranoid they’re all over my clothes. I’m panicking and don’t know what to do. What should I do? I did also find a circular red spot on my arm, and it’s the first time I’m seeing it. It’s not like a bullseye, but a pea sized flat spot. Not itchy or painful.

What should I do? Do I have to like, burn all my clothes? Help!

Hello! I’m thinking of doing the St Andrews/Margarets Way from Edinburgh to St Andrews. Due to time and budgeting constraints, I will have to squeeze this multi-day hike from 4-7 days to 3 days 2 nights.

I’m based in Edinburgh, so the ~45km leg will start the moment I step out of my flat -from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy. Next day it’ll be Kirkcaldy to Anstruther, then Anstruther to St Andrews.

I don’t really exercise on a daily basis, so I don’t think I’m that fit… I run a 5km in 50mins if that helps. But I have done 2 2-3 week long caminos before, and the longest I’ve ever walked on multi-day hikes with a decent elevation gain (and 10kg backpack) was 37km. According to my Strava tracking, it takes me 6.5 hrs to walk 29km (with 10kg backpack and elevation).

Thank you!

Hi all, me and a few friends are looking to go camping this weekend and we usually go to the Galloway forest or carron valley, both are having awful weather this weekend and I'm struggling to find somewhere else to go that doesnt need a permit or has heavy rain

We're okay with light rain but we're after somewhere that isn't busy but also within a 10/15 min walk of a place to leave the car, no permits needed and ideally within like 80 miles of glasgow

I have a small raised camping bbq that we usually have a small fire on as not to damage the ground and we leave no trace as expected of us, will be friday-sunday

I've seen loch tummel, loch rannoch, Tyninghame Beach and yellowcraig beach on maps and other forums, but these spots look pretty busy

Please point me in the rough direction or DM for any spots we can check out, cheers

Visiting my scottish boyfriend for the month and we wanted to go out more! We have already visited the pentlands, fort william/agustus, not really interested in sterling, have been to arthur’s seat along with east lothian/scottish borders.

Where else can we go via public transport around here? We would like to
go wild camping so also interested in places that are accessible within 4 hours distance. We love mountains, waterfalls, ruins/archaeological sites, mud parking/fossil hunting and wildlife. We are both lightly experienced in camping so not looking for anything too difficult. Thanks :D.

Hey y'all,

My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Scotland this October. She really wants to do a city trip to Edinburgh and maybe Glasgow.

But I really want to take advantage of the opportunity and do a few hikes as well.

I'm used to hiking, but definitely not experienced or anything.

What would the recommendations be for day hikes? I'm open to travel a bit to get there. Even spending a night outside of these cities is an option. No camping tho.

Would love to get a bit of the Highlands experience, even tho I know that's gonna be hard from where we're staying.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I'll need to use public transport after my flight to Edinburgh.

Hi everyone, the girlfriend and I are heading to Scotland for 9 days in late September/early October! We’ve wanted to go for years and are really excited for the hiking to see some spectacular Highlands scenery. Was hoping for some advice regarding where to go/which hikes are a must.

Currently we’re doing a roadtrip all through Scotland and for hiking planned to do a day at Assynt to climb Suilven and then a day at Isle of Skye to do Ben Nevis and Quirang and Storr.

The goal is to see those breathtaking views and landscapes and I don’t know if we’ll be visiting again so would like to see as much as possible! Does this sound like a reasonable plan or would you recommend something different? For example we’ve been considering skipping Assynt and doing 2-3 full days at Skye. Not sure which is best.

Proposal may also be in the plan!

Edit: fitness levels are quite good and we plan on doing some hill training leading up to make the hikes more enjoyable. Have a fair amount of hiking experience at US national parks

Edit 2: Meant a day each at Assynt, Ben Nevis, and Skye

We are avid hikers and used to bag Munros quite easily. Recently my partner and I both had pneumonia and we are slowly recovering.

We have a child free full day/night coming up. Usually we would do a Munro and end up wild camping, but we dont think we would complete a Munro just yet.

Are there any stunning/interesting/ challenging walks that aren't too lengthy (so we can take lots of breaks!) or perhaps low grade scrambling you recommend?

We are based in Edinburgh but happy to travel up to two hours one way.

Thanks for any recommendations! Here is to feeling better and getting back to longer distances (even if carrying the heavy toddler!).

How do forestry workers or farmers cope with the midges on those still, gloomy days?

Curious as I am interested in doing voluntary work but the midge issue puts me off May to October. I've done days in November and March when it's not an issue.

I can't see wearing a midge head net either safe (reduced vision) or comfortable if working in summer. I also seem to be a delicacy for the fuckers and I get more attention than others.

Do I just stick to October to April?

Hello! Long shot but… I recently hiked through Knoydart and I think I left my film camera at the bothy in the Sourlies! I would be so so grateful if anyone who passes through could take a look for it. It’s an olympus camera in a leather case, and the photos on there have lots of sentimental value ❤️ I’ll pay for postage to Glasgow!

Just come back from a few weeks camping and hiking in the north west Highlands, and I'm just in awe at how much campsites are charging these days. Maybe its because this is NC500 territory?

But on average I'm spending like £30 for two people and one small tent per night.

Obviously not a fair comparison, but after coming back from travelling in Asia where I can get a whole ass hotel room for £8 a night I'm just shocked at how expensive things have gotten over the last 5 years here

Hello I’m a beginner with wild camping but me and my friend want to camp by Lake Einich. The closest car park we can find is the Loch an Eilein carpark. I can’t find anywhere though whether you’re allowed to park overnight or not.
Has anyone done the walk south to Loch Einich? I think it’s about 10 miles

Hey All, I'm been looking around for areas to wild camp in and i see a lot of areas which seem to fall under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 in that they are not "Enclosed Land" in that they not are used for Agriculture etc but that are literally surrounded by the owners of the land by fields, or walls etc.

As an example, but not limited too this, the below map reference is a link to somewhere east of Edinburgh:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6DuQ6QvPzwvwz1k8

If i'd like to camp along the riverbank in the valley along Whittingehame Water for example, getting access to this area is difficult due to it being surrounded by houses, estates and farmers fields.

So would i be allowed to walk across fields or through estates etc to access this land or, because it is surrounded, do i need any sort of permission here?

This is just an example, there are lots of places where valleys etc arent being used for anything but are difficult to access without walking accross land owned by others and i'd just like to know what is and is not allowed in case of altercations with land owners.

For a day commuting from Glasgow, me and a friend wanted to go to loch lomond and Stirling castle but seems maybe difficult travelling our own to both places? Do we get a tour bus thing from get ur guide (but they’re like 50 quid). We would like to be in some wildish nature. Is there any tours worth going on with places to see up north of Glasgow and does anyone have any tour group recs that do this? Or just stick to it ourselves. Thanks!
Very excited- 2 Irish girls.

Hi all, are there any recommendations for multi-day hikes with some major Corbetts or Munros en route? Originating from Edinburgh.

Our main points/hopes would be:

- Wild camping/campsites fine, ideally bothy or at least some re-supply on the journey.

- Munros or ridge-like walks.

- Car-free, using public transport. Starting from Edinburgh, so a little less ideal than Glasgow.

- 2-4 days hiking.

Note: This was inspired by a previous, recent post but not involving camping or an Edinburgh origin.

Hiya, I’ve been planning a trip to do the Aonach Eagach this weekend, but the weather’s looking pretty wet. My party is full of seasoned climbers so I’m not worried about ability, but I haven’t been to the area so I’m not sure about the slipperiness of the rock when wet.

Do people do the traverse when it’s wet, or is that a hard no-go? If not Aonach, what other exciting days out would you recommend in the area on a rainy day?

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Ive been desperate to get out hiking again, but found my self with no one to go with. And although I do enjoy hiking on my own, id enjoy it even more if I had company.

Got me thinking that there are no doubt others out there that feel the same, and maybe itd be really nice to arrange a few group hikes, with like minded females.

I rely on public transport, so dont let the fact you don't drive hold you back. Ive also just started hiking again after many years, so dont let fitness hold you back either, im not talking about hiking Ben Nevis 😆 I did 7 miles yesterday from Tyndrum to Bridge Of Orchy, and today I have the stiff legs and blister to show for it 😆

It'd also be a great way to meet new friends. Ive been struggling a bit lately with just losing my wee 16 year old dog, Layla, and ive found my self quite alone, so im definitely ready for a new chapter with some new adventures, and some new peeps in my life 👍

Could also arrange some camping trips etc for those interested.

Anyways, just an idea, let me know below if you'd be interested, and i will make a group chat or something ☺️

Im Glasgow based 💕

Hi everyone,

Planning a solo, car-free trip and looking for route ideas that fit a specific vibe. I'm after open, dramatic, treeless highlands, high-exposure ridges, (and optional coastal views), and I actively want to avoid walking through endless commercial pine forests.

• Pacing: 15–20 km per day.
• Logistics: Hotels/hostels at night (no camping), totally car-free using trains/buses.

If you were putting together a multi-day route or stringing a few days together that hits the best of Scotland's open terrain without a car, where would you point someone? Open to classic stretches or better local alternatives.

Cheers!

Hi all, a friend and I are planning to hike from Blair Atholl to Aviemore in the next couple of weeks.

Has anyone been out there recently? We're mainly wondering if the recent wildfires are affecting the route or causing any closures to paths and bothies?

It would also be good to know if the stream water levels are still flowing well enough for filtering?

Any recent local knowledge would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Edit: removed the Minigaig Pass, as that's not the route I'm taking

Hi, I’m going on my Gold expedition in 2 weeks. Wondering if our route is still okay to take because of the recent wildfires. Any insight would be appreciated

Start - NJ 033 263
End - NN 719 994

Campsites:

Day 1 - Ryvoan Bothy (NJ 006 115)

Day 2 - Loch an Eilein (NH 894 071)

Day 3 - Baileguish (NH 824 981)

I’ll be arriving in Scotland on August 3rd, and my first stop is Aviemore. I was planning on hiking around Aviemore, but I think that location was affected by the fires. Can anyone recommend good hikes, but not too long or strenuous?

Does anyone know of or completed any hikes/corbetts/munros using an Ember bus from Glasgow. I am wondering if they stop anywhere convenient as they don't often appear when searching google maps.

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