Scottish Coast to Coast Walk

Traverse Scotland from coast to coast on foot. Undertake a classic journey from Perth to Fort William across the moors, mountains and rivers of the central Highlands. The Scottish Coast to Coast walk visits charming highland towns, remote hotels, quiet glens and wide open moors. All touched by interesting history, people and lore. Begin in the elegant city of Perth and follow the River Tay to Dunkeld and Aberfeldy. The route meanders to Kenmore before heading into the empty, and majestic, countryside of Fortingall, Kinloch Rannoch, and Kingshouse. At Kingshouse join the West Highland Way to Kinlochleven and then onto Fort William, where the route ends at the west coast. Whilst the incomparable scenery of the Scottish Highlands is the number one draw, there are numerous other points of interest to explore on your journey across Scotland; prehistoric settlements, medieval churches, beautiful cathedrals, restored crannogs, ancient clan battlefields and more. You can also expect to sample delicious locally salmon, golden whiskies, charming Highland hotels and the warmest of welcomes. 

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Hiking route · United Kingdom
Perth to Bankfoot
Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 100 m
Descent 35 m

A relaxing walk along the River Tay makes for a great introduction to this coast to coast hike.

from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Bankfoot to Dunkeld
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 195 m
Descent 205 m

The second part of this hike heads between the Obney Hills and towards Dunkeld through the streams and waterfalls of The Hermitage. 

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from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Dunkeld to Aberfeldy
Difficulty difficult
Distance 28.7 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 473 m
Descent 432 m

Walk over the moors and through the forests to Aberfeldy.

from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Aberfeldy to Fortingall
Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.9 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 651 m
Descent 629 m

 Scenic walk towards Loch Tay and over Drummond Hill finnishing at Fortingall Hotel.

from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Fortingall to Kinloch Rannoch
Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 698 m
Descent 606 m

A hilly walk though the Scottish highlands towards Kinloch Rannoch.

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from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Kinloch Rannoch to Rannoch Station
Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 97 m
Descent 6 m

This walk traverses the length of Loch Rannoch to reach Rannoch Station.

from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Rannoch Station to Kingshouse/Glencoe
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19.7 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 207 m

The deserted Rannoch Moor is a dramatic backdrop for your walk from Rannoch station to the mountain pass of Glencoe.  

from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Kingshouse to Kinlochleven
Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 347 m
Descent 582 m

Leaving the Moor behind you follow the West Highland Way to scale the Devils Staircase with views of the westen highlands before decending to ...

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from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Kinlochleven to Fort William
Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.1 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 505 m
Descent 507 m

The final leg of this coast to coast hike follows the Lairig Mor pass skirting the base of Ben Nevis to finish in Fort William.

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from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure