Independent walking holidays
Free up your time - independent walking holidays where we do the planning leaving you free to enjoy walking and exploring Scotland.
Walk and date flexibility - you choose your starting date and fine tailor the itinerary to suit your own aspirations. You can choose recognised long distance routes or choose a walk & explore tour of various parts of Scotland, where you to choose your own walks from a range of suggestions. Depending upon the holiday you choose, there may also be sightseeing options available.
Small green footprints – all our independent walking tours are planned to utilise local transport options thus greatly minimising the Carbon footprint of your tour. It saves the hassle of driving around and allows you to enjoy the landscapes, people, flavour and atmosphere of more of Scotland.
All our holidays include:
- Accommodation
- Transport as specified
- Baggage transfers if required
- Holiday dossier and map
As many of these holidays take place in areas where accommodation is limited, early booking is strongly recommended.
These holidays are ideally suited to group sizes up to about 6. If you have a larger group we may need to make a few changes to the normal itinerary so please contact us before booking.
Of course if none of these holidays are what you are looking for, we are happy to provide tailor made holidays designed specially for you to your own requirements. Tell us what you want and leave us to do the planning for you.
Here's what you've said this year:
"You couldn't have made our trip lovelier. It exceeded our expectations..Thanks"
Independent West Highlands walking tour
"We had the most wonderful time. We did and saw so much...we'll never forget the amazing scenery and wildlife... We'll be back next year"
Independent tour of Mull, West Highlands and Skye
- Highland Highlights
- Grade: Flexible
A 10 night holiday exploring a few of the highlights of the Scottish Highlands. From castles and distilleries, to Loch Ness monster spotting and Iona Abbey there's something for everyone. A choice of walking options allows you to set the balance between walking and exploring. 11 days with 10 nights accommodation.
- West Coast Island Hopping
- Grade: Flexible
A 7 night exploration of a selection of Scotland's west coast islands. Experience the diversity of land and seascapes and the flavour of Scotland's island life. Flexible walking options allow you to set the grade to match your own abilities. 8 days, 7 nights accommodation
- West Highlands and the Isle of Skye
- Grade: Flexible
A 7 night exploration of Scotland with the opportunity to undertake some classic rail journeys through the Highlands. The itinerary is flexible so you can choose walks to suite your ability or opt for easier days sightseeing. 8 days with 7 nights accommodation.
- North West Explorer
- Grade: Flexible
A 7 night journey heading to the north coast of Scotland. Explore some of the iconic wild areas in the far north west corner. Leave the crowds far behind. Walking options are flexible so take the holiday at your own pace. 8 days with 7 nights accommodation
- Perthshire Short Break
- Grade: Flexible
A short walking break in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Perfect whatever the time of year. 5 days, 4 nights accommodation
- West Highland Way
- Grade:
A challenging 95 mile route, walked over 7 days, from Milngavie just outside Glasgow, to Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis, via Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor and the Devil's Staircase. The gradually changing landscapes are forever memorable. The West Highland Way is also available as part of our group departures programme as a guided tour. 8 days with 7 nights accommodation.
- Great Glen Way
- Grade:
A fine 77 miles walk linking Fort William on Loch Linnhe to Inverenss on the Beauly Firth via Fort Augustus and Loch Ness. Plenty of opportunities to spot Nessie, the elusive Loch Ness Monster! 5 days with 6 nights accommodation.
- St. Cuthberts Way
- Grade:
Always interesting, 62 mile stroll from Melrose in the Scottish Borders, to Lindisfarne on Holy Island off the North East coast of England. A journey steeped in historic and religious interest. 6 days with 5 or 6 nights accommodation.
- Cateran Trail
- Grade:
A 64 mile circular walk exploring the Perthshire glens following routes used by the caterans (cattle rustlers of old). 5 walking days, 7 nights accommodation.
- Rob Roy Way
- Grade:
- An 80 mile route following in the footsteps of Scotland's infamous outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. Enjoy this historic trail through the Trossachs and Perthshire countryside. 7 walking days, 8 nights accommodation.
- Trossachs Stravaig
- Grade: -
By loch and glen, by wood and gurgling streams, our route takes you through the living landscapes of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. 6 walking days with 4 nights accommodation
