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Our Walks in the Highlands and Northern Scotland

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Encompassing Fort William, the Cairngorms, Assynt, Sutherland, Orkney, Shetland, Skye and the Western Isles, this is a vast area! But we will eventually get it covered. Keep coming back to see where our latest walking holidays have been...

 

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Fun activities for families across the UK at www.whatson4littleones.co.uk

LOCAL LINKS

The Walking on Wheels Trust helps wheel users, especially wheelchairs access the Scottish countryside. Walks, info and a great book!

Outdoor Access Scotland provides information on Scottish Access rights, including camping.

www.tootsieandfudge.com a brilliant collection of colourful and fun Danish baby and kids clothing

 

FREE WALK SUGGESTIONS

 

Contin Forest, off the A9 near Dingwall has several accessible routes of different lengths.

 

Nairn - wander along the river banks from the harbour, crossing by the town's numerous bridges to explore fishing houses and the promenade.

 

Abernethy Footpaths - a series of paths around the village and surrounding woodland. Some wheelchair-friendly.

 

Crombie Country Park, Arbroath - a network of woodland trails around reservoirs that used to supply Dundee's water. Lots of wildlife including red quirrels.

 

EASY ACCESS TRAILS

Easy access trails are starting to appear across Britain, so here is a selection in Scotland. These are official trails and have not necessarily been tried and tested but should be suitable for wheels.

Portree Forest a short trail through trees representing the Gaelic alphabet, as used to teach children in the past.

 

Benachie Pine Walk, Inverurie - an all ability trail following a short circuit in Scot's Pine woodland. Signposted from Chapel of Garioch.

 

Leitir Easidh - an all ability trail east of Lochinver offering spectacular views of the Assynt Mountains.

 

Details of other routes in Scotland suitable for wheelchairs can be found on the Walking on Wheels Trust website.

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PWA1 Glencoe Lochan and Woodlands

FREE TRIAL!

45 mins/ 1 hour 30 mins: 1 mile (1.6 km) / 2.5 miles (4 km)

A picturesque walk in the Glencoe Estate woodlands with lakes, mountains and even giant redwoods! This is a lovely tranquil place and there are two route options. The short route around the lake is suitable for all, though you really need an ATP to cope with the rougher paths through the woods.

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PWA22 Ardgour Lochans, by Fort William

1 hour 15 mins: 2.5 miles (4km)

A scenic woodland walk around two lochans on the shores of Loch Linnhe. Lovely coastal views with a Telford church and a Stevenson lighthouse as well as 2 pubs on the route... Good paths and tracks all the way and suitable for all pushchairs, though strollers may find some sections bumpy.

PWA9 Neptune's Staircase, Fort William

1 hour 30 mins: 2.5 miles (4 km)

An easy walk along the towpath of the Caledonian Canal past Neptune 's Staircase , Britain 's longest staircase lock. Oh, and on a clear day you get a stunning view of Ben Nevis ! There is an option to shorten the walk and the path is suitable for strollers, but water edges are unprotected. Can be done from the train.

PWA38 Glen Nevis, Fort William

2 hours: 3.7 miles (6km)

A pleasant riverside and woodland walk in spectacular Glen Nevis. Though a low level route, there are lovely mountain views and a sense of remoteness, at least until you pass the two cafés on route! Good paths, but rocky in places so ATPs only and narrow bridges may require easy release back wheels.

PWA33 Woodland Walk, Arisaig

1 hour 30 mins: 3 miles (5km)

A lovely walk around the woodlands and coast by Arisaig, with views out to sea and the Small Isles. The route goes through fields and lovely deciduous woodland and there is a great café in town. Good tracks and lanes all the way, but rough in places, so ATPs only.

PWA15 Ariundle Oakwoods, Strontian

1 hour 30 mins: 3 miles (5km)

A delightful walk through forest and along riverside heathland to ancient oakwoods, past tumbling waters and a historic village with lovely views all the way. Paths are good, but rough grass by the river means ATPs only. There are two narrow gaps between boulders, so if your pushchair is wide, you'll need two people to lift.

PWA34 Coral Beaches, Dunvegan, Skye

1 hour 30 mins: 1.5 miles (2.5km)

A tough walk to the stunning Coral Beaches, with the turquoise sea and white sand of a tropical paradise! A true off-road walk at the end, two people are advised to manage an awkward descent to the best beach. There is one gate to lift over at the car park. Single ATPs only .

PWA42 Loch Shandra, Kirkton of Glenisla, Kirriemuir

2 hours 30 mins: 4 miles (7.5 km)

Follow part of the Cateran Trail from Glen Isla out onto open moorland to a lake which makes a great place for a picnic! A varied walk on good tracks with lovely views as you climb up from the village. Tracks can be muddy and there is a short stretch along the main road up the valley. ATPs only.

PWA43 Den o' Alyth, Alyth by Blairgowrie

1 hour 15 mins: 3 miles (5 km)

A wooded riverside walk from the lovely town on Alyth. The paths are good but rough and narrow in places, so definitely ATPs only. There's also a picnic area and a fantastic playpark! The first part of route is suitable for all buggies.

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