The magnificent splendour of Scotland makes it a natural destination for a walking holiday.

Perhaps the best mountain routes are in the Lochaber region, including a seemingly endless number of peaks around the immense valley of Glen Coe.

At 4,406 feet or 1,344 metres and only 30 miles from our hotel, Ben Nevis is the highest of them all, modest by international standards, but nevertheless quite challenging as the ascent must begin at sea level. You could choose to ascend this famous peak either on our Ben Nevis Short Break or on our Classic Walking holidays at Glen Coe.

Although not quite reaching the magic 3,000 feet mark, the mountains on the Isle of Arran certainly shouldn't be ignored. With superb granite ridges, wild scenery and breathtaking views they are every bit as compelling as those on the mainland. If you have a good head for heights then our Ridges & Scrambles holidays are a great way to tackle some of Britain's most challenging terrain.

The true grandeur of the highlands is perhaps best appreciated on one of our guided or self-guided trail holidays. The most famous of these routes is the West Highland Way, a classic walk from the outskirts of Glasgow to the foot of Ben Nevis. Although passing through spectacular mountain scenery it follows a generally low-level route allowing walkers of all abilities to sample this superb landscape. Further north, the Speyside Way follows one of Scotland's most graceful rivers with opportunities to sample its most famous export, Whisky.