43Arthur's Seat - 5.24km (3.3 miles)
Difficulty: Easy - Map: OS Explorer 350
This walk takes you to the ultimate vantage point over the Scottish capital. The plug of an extinct volcano, the hill and its outlying ramparts soar 251m above the medieval roofscape of the Royal Mile, providing a view that’s as revelatory as any in the country.
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12Ben MacDui - 29.02km (18 miles)
Difficulty: Challenging - Map: OS Explorer OL57
Ben MacDui is Britain’s second highest peak and unlike Ben Nevis, is situated in a vast wilderness. A good walk starts from the Linn of Dee. There are plenty of easy routes around the estate but, those wanting a real challenge lace up and head for the summit of Ben MacDui.
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15Ben Nevis - 14.98km (9.3 miles)
Difficulty: Challenging - Map: OS Explorer 392
Affectionately known as The Ben; this is the highest mountain in the British Isles. This ascent takes you to the summit via the well-made Mountain Track (Pony Track) but people with serious mountain skills may consider the very challenging Carn Mor Dearg Arete route.
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94Falkirk Wheel & The Kelpies - 6.67km (4.1 miles)
Difficulty: Easy - Map: OS Explorer 349
This is an easy 4 mile canter along the canal starting at the only rotating boatlift in the world and finishing at the largest equine sculptures in the world, known as the Kelpies. Linking the two is a specially created ‘selfie trail’ making it the perfect walk for families.
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62Fife Coastal Path - 175km (108.7 miles)
Difficulty: Easy - Maps: OS Explorer 367, 370
This is one of Scotland’s great trails; stretching for 108 miles from the Firth of Forth in the south, to the Firth of Tay in the north, the route offers an unrivalled walking experience. Don’t miss the famous Forth Bridge.
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64Great Glen Way - 119.27km (74.1 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate - Maps: OS Explorer 400, 416
This National Long Distance Walking Route travels from Fort William to Inverness along the Great Glen Fault. There are 74 miles of path, track, canal and loch to discover following closely the line of the Caledonian Canal. The majority of this route is accessible for users of all abilities.
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38Pitlochry to Blair Athol - 12.6km (7.8 miles)
Difficulty: Easy - Map: OS Explorer OL49
Pitlochry is one of the most popular resorts in the Highlands, famous for its Dam and Fish Ladder. This walk follows the River Garry from the town to the highland village of Blair Atholl.
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65Silver Sands of Morar - 3.2km (2 miles)
Difficulty: Easy - Map: OS Explorer 398
A stroll along the Silver Sands of Morar gives walkers the chance to experience Scotland’s answer to the Caribbean. The silvery sands and crystal clear waters were made famous by the film ‘Local Hero’. Mostly accessible at low tide, with some scrambling over rocks, but can also be reached from the road.
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22Stac Pollaidh - 3.77km (2.3 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate - Map: OS Explorer 442
One of the most visited peaks in the Western Highlands, this walk involves a strenuous climb then a bit of a tricky scramble to its steep pinnacled ridge - but it’s worth it for the spectacular panoramic views.
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33The Fairy Pools - 7.19km (4.5 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate - Map: OS Explorer 411
These famous pools and waterfalls near Glenbrittle sit at the foot of the fearsome Black Cuillin Mountains - some of the most spectacular and challenging mountains in the UK. There’s a short walk around the pools but routes can easily be extended to the surrounding hills and mountains for stunning views.
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88The Falls of Clyde - 10.53km (6.5 miles)
Difficulty: Easy - Map: OS Explorer 335
The ancient gorge woodland of the Clyde Valley is one of Scotland's oldest and richest forests. The path through the Falls of Clyde runs along a gorge oak woodland that is home to wildlife including badgers, otters, bats and dippers.
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14West Highland Way - 154.1km (95.8 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate - Maps: OS Explorer 392, 384, 377, OL39, OL38
The first officially designated Long Distance Footpath in Scotland, this trail runs from Milngavie, just outside Glasgow, to Fort William taking in some of Scotland’s best loved landscapes: Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe, and Glen Nevis. Hugely popular, it can be done as a whole or just tackled in sections.
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Presenter Julia Bradbury with OS GetOutside Champion Zoe Homes
Filming in Glencoe - © Zoe Homes
Glencoe - © Zoe Homes
The Fairy Pools - © Richard Croft via Geograph (Creative Commons)