Treks and Guided Walks

Old Man of Storr on the Skye Trail

Skye Trail

This is a seven day walk on the Isle of Skye, a beautiful, mountainous island off the west coast of Scotland. The Skye Trail is a challenging, unofficial long distance route, it is unmarked and many sections aren't even on paths. However, the challenge is well worth the effort as you will experience some of the most breath-taking scenery in Scotland. You will pass ruins of deserted villages, destroyed in the Highland Clearances. Have multiple views of the Cuillin Ridge and walk over the Trotternish Ridge. You will also have the chance to see The Isle of Skye's array of wildlife, including seals, otters and eagles.

Cape Wrath Trail Hikers on a clear day with An Teallach in the distance

Cape Wrath Trail (2019)

This is an 11 day walk on one of the most challenging hiking routes in the UK. Our Cape Wrath Trail is 158 miles of the most diverse walking in Scotland. Starting in Kinloch Hourn and finishing at the North West Point of Scotland, you will get to experience the most magnificent scenery, from stunning coastline to intimidating mountains and everything in between.

Loch Lomond on The West Highland Way

West Highland Way

The West Highland Way is the most famous and perhaps best loved long distance walking route in Scotland. It is 96 miles/154km in length and begins in Milngavie (on the edge of Glasgow) and ends in Fort William. It's an incredibly diverse trail which explores some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. From mountains and lochs, to moorland and farmland, the West Highland Way trek really does have it all.

Two prominent rocks on a hilltop - Snowdonia Way

Snowdonia Way

The Snowdonia Way is a long-distance trail through the heart of the mountains of North Wales, running 97 miles (156 km) from Machynlleth to Conwy. You'll pass by the most famous mountains in Wales, including Snowdon and Cadair Idris. Walk through the great valleys of Ogwen and Ffestiniog. You will also see ancient stone circles, castles, and market towns that have changed little over the years. Snowdonia's landscape is incredibly diverse, with large forests, open moorland, rocky mountainside and sandy estuary all within the National Park.

Foxgloves and marshland on The North West Wilderness Weekend

North West Wilderness Weekend

The North West Wilderness Weekend gives you the chance to walk the first 4 days of the Cape Wrath Trail, from Fort William to Kinloch Hourn. It is perhaps the most remote and wild section of the entire Cape Wrath Trail. Due to its extremely remote nature, two nights of this trek will be spent wild camping. Wild camping is camping away from all civilisation, so you will not even be on a camp site. Giving you the opportunity to really experience a part of Scotland that is otherwise inaccessible. Our North West Wilderness Weekend allows you to sample the incredible Cape Wrath Trail.

Customers walking along a track on The Cape Wrath

Cape Wrath Trail North (2020)

This 7 day walk covers the Cape Wrath Trail from Ullapool to Cape Wrath. One of the most challenging treks in the UK, this 101 mile trek is not to be missed taking you through the spectacular far north of Scotland. Some big days allow you to see magnificent mountains and stunning coastlines as well as everything in between before finishing at Cape Wrath the north westerly point of the UK mainland.

Cape Wrath Trail South (2020)

This is the southern section of our Cape Wrath Trail. This 6 day walk starts at the remote Kinloch Horn and takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery that the Scottish Highlands have to offer, finishing where the trail passes near Ullapool. On the 81 mile route you'll find historic Jacobite battle grounds in Kintail, beautiful Caledonian Pine forest near Kinlochewe, and traverse the Fisherfields known as the last great wilderness of the UK.

The path along The Aonach Eagach Ridge.

Aonach Eagach Ridge

The Aonach Eagach Ridge is one of the most well-known ridges in Scotland and for many people it is high on their mountaineering list. The route summits two Munros; Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, but for many it is the legendary grade 2 scrambling in between these mountains that makes this such an exhilarating challenge.

Walking up Ben Nevis on a sunny day

Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis is the biggest and most popular mountain in Scotland. Its summit, which is 1345 metres high, more often than not even has patches of snow in the summer, due to its elevation. Thistle Trekking try and give you the best chance possible of succeeding in your attempt to summit Ben Nevis. We provide you with a qualified Mountain Leader, who will guide you up the classic tourist path. We also organise your accommodation, so all you need to do is concentrate on the walk itself.

Beinn Alligin from Loch Torridon

Torridon Giants Trek

The Torridon Giants trekking holiday lets you experience this wild and remote area of North West Scotland from sea level to the highest summits! With guided walking and scrambling on Beinn Allign, Liathach and Beinn Eighe. We give you the opportunity to summit 6 Munros in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. However, this area can offer even more than these outstanding mountains. So, we will combine these 3 big days of walking with 2 gentle days of exploring the local area. The gentle days include low level trekking, a visit to The Whistle Stop Café and a Shellfish Safari by boat. These days give you the opportunity to relax and recover while ensuring you still have the chance to immerse yourself fully in this special place.