Scotland hiking
 

Any recommendations for good hiking through Scotland? I am a 20 year old male with lots of energy but little cash. I would like to see historic landmarks and countryside.

Ryan, <BR>That's a bit like asking if there are any good restaurants in New York:-) <BR> <BR>This is a country made for walking in, and most of it's free to the public. <BR> <BR>Could I recommend some web sites; narrow the remit and then help more directly. <BR> <BR>Try <BR> <BR>http://www.b-mercer.demon.co.uk/links.htm and some of its links <BR> <BR>http://www.transcotland.com/

Also : http://www.clearcut.co.uk/scotlandth...fg/index.phtml <BR> <BR>Select strolls, walks and hikes. <BR>Also very useful for lots of info on the best of Scotland. <BR> <BR>

Hi Ryan, <BR> <BR> If you want to see historic landmarks, I would suggest getting a British Heritage Pass. It covers several castles, Culloden Battlefield, gardens etc. <BR> You can hike almost anywhere, but I like treking the highlands and the grounds around Blair and Balmoral Castles. <BR> The most dramatic countryside is in the area from Loch Ness to the Kyle of Lochalsh. The lochs are very scenic. My favorite is Loch Katrine in the Trossachs. Have a great trip!

Around Glencoe is good; really just about anywhere in the highlands, islands, or trossachs. The Scots have a law that says you can walk anywhere you want, as long as you don't create a trail. In England, you can walk anywhere WITH a trail. Or is it vice versa? This is what my Scottish friend told me in 1987. May have changed by now.