Hiking Tours in the Scottish Highlands

Mountains of knowledge: Since 2003, we’ve organized thousands of self-guided hiking, cycling and discovery trips in the Scottish Highlands. Macs HQ is just a few miles from the start of the Highlands, and our team have explored these landscapes and trails countless times, giving us first-hand knowledge and experience of the route, the local communities and all the hidden gems along the trail.

Accommodation: We’ve selected the best and most suitable cozy hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses along our routes. 

Luggage transfers: We carry your main bags to lighten your load on our hiking and cycling self-guided tours so you can concentrate on enjoying the culture, food, and scenery this trip has to offer.

Navigation & 24/7 phone support: Self-guided hiking means having the freedom to explore independently at your own pace, along with our handy Macs navigation app, well-waymarked routes, and our 24/7 first-class support there if you need it.

Tried & tested itineraries: We offer numerous hiking and cycling self-guided tours of different durations in the Scottish Highlands. We also offer choice hikes accessed by train on our discovery rail & hike tours.  

Rave Reviews: With over 1,500+ glowing customer reviews, we’re trusted by hikers to deliver unforgettable experiences in the Scottish Highlands.

A highland dilemma!  Which classic Scotland trail is the best?  Which one suits you?  Take a deeper dive into two of Scotland's best known long-distance hikes:

• The 92 mile West Highland Way which cuts through the Highlands from the outskirts of Glasgow to the Highland outdoor capital of Fort William, gateway to the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides.
• The Great Glen Way, which stretches 79 miles from Fort William to Inverness, often hugging the shoreline of legendary Loch Ness, and giving keen hikers the option to take the high or the low road!

Learn more about the WHW vs the GGW...

Our Rail & Hike discovery tours combine journeys on Scotland's world-class railways with our favorite hikes in the Highlands and beyond, giving you the flexibility and freedom to cover more ground and explore regions of Scotland. Traveling by rail allows you to sit back, relax and admire the scenery from the comfort of your seat while great hikes await at each stop.

Discover more about Scotland Rail & Hikes

We are the largest operator on the West Highland Way in the Scottish Highlands, with exceptional knowledge of its paths, people and places. With our local partnership, we donate $5 per customer to help support and maintain its 96 miles of paths as well as the bridges, gates, signage and drainage which are regularly hampered by the famously wet, Scottish weather, and the increasing severe weather events.  

Each year we also volunteer to help maintain the trails, bringing us closer to the paths that are the very lifeblood of our business and heritage. Learn more about the importance of  trail maintenance.