7 Night Scottish Highlands Family Walking Adventure

Distance: 3.5 miles (6km)

Ascent: 100 feet (40m)

Take the Corran Ferry across Loch Linnhe for a walk in the grounds of Ardgour House - seat of the Macleans of Ardgour. Starting at Corran we'll pass through the hamlet of Clovullin and see a group of small lochs formed by glaciers 10,000 years ago.

Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 500 feet (160m)

We start in Onich where we'll walk by disused quarries and enter Inchree forest to follow woodland trails full of squirrel hides. Then, hop aboard the Corran Ferry for spectacular mountain views as we cross Loch Linnhe to explore the Ardgour Estate.

Distance: 6 miles (10km) 

Ascent: 2,450 feet (760m) 

Cross over on the Corran ferry to the Ardgour Peninsula, then climb the side of the spectacular Maclean’s Towel waterfall to the summit of Meall Breac. Throughout the walk there are great views over the immense Loch Linnhe and the mountains of Glen Coe beyond. 

Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) 

Ascent: 2,750 feet (840m) 

Cross over on the Corran ferry to walk in the mountains of the Ardgour Peninsula. Our route takes us past Maclean's Towel waterfall then around the ridge onto the summit of Sgurr na h-Eanchainne at just over 700 metres high. 

Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)

Ascent: 550 feet (160m)

From the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle we head up towards the towering mountains and through the forests of Glen Domhanaidh. Once we arrive at the Aonach Mor Ski Centre, there are amazing views towards the north face of Ben Nevis.

Distance: 6.5 miles (10km)

Ascent: 1400 feet (420m)

A walk that starts from Old Inverlochy Castle and ascends through the forests of Glen Domhanaidh for exhilarating views over Fort William and Loch Linnhe. Our walk ends at the Aonach Mor ski centre and gondola.

Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)

Ascent: 2000 feet (600m)

Using the ski gondola to take the initial strain, this walk ascends from the over 2,000ft height of the top station to the summit of Aonach Mor. At an altitude of 4,006 feet, Aonach Mor is a significant peak; the 8th highest in Britain. Fortunately, the gondola takes us halfway up this lofty summit.

Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)

Ascent: 2500 feet (760m)

Starting at the top of the gondola this is a challenging and rough mountain walk which bags the summits of Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag - Scotland's 7th and 8th highest peaks. Enjoy dramatic views of Ben Nevis and its towering cliff before descending into Glen Nevis and passing the spectacular Steall Falls.

Distance: 5.5 miles (9km)

Ascent: 250 feet (80m)

Enjoy a scenic walk along the shores of Glen Nevis, beneath the slopes of Ben Nevis and into Fort William.

Distance: 8 miles (12.5km)  

Ascent: 700ft (220m)  

We’ll meander through Nevis Gorge keeping an eye on Ben Nevis high above us. Enjoy the tranquillity of this wooded gorge, where the torrent churns between giant boulders, providing a soundtrack of trickling water. Soak up the sight of Steall Waterfall, the third highest cascade in Britain, before emerging into the wide vistas of Steall meadow. 

Distance: 9 miles (14km) 

Ascent: 2,600ft (800m) 

Set your sights on the climbers’ hut that sits below the mighty north face of Ben Nevis as you begin climbing up and up. Then once we reach it, we’ll contour below the Castle Ridge buttress and descend via the Pony Track to Glen Nevis. You’ll have the chance to see the famed towering cliffs of the north face up close – revered for its excellent rock and ice climbing.  

Distance: 10 miles (16.5km) 

Ascent: 4,500ft (1,380m) 

Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, is on the agenda today. It’s a challenging climb to the summit from Glen Nevis along the Pony Track, but it’s a walk to write home about. You’ll zig zag all the way to the top where for a few moments you’ll be the highest person in Britain. 

Distance: 4 miles (7km)

Ascent: 600 feet (180m)

Walk from Glencoe village along one of the area's most pleasant and scenic paths. We make a complete circuit of Hospital Lochan before heading to the visitor centre to discover the violent history of Glen Coe and the Clan MacDonald.

Distance: 8 miles (13km)  

Ascent: 1,200ft (360m)  

Discover Glen Coe's turbulent history and connections to the Clan MacDonald as we follow woodland paths to the scenic ‘Hospital Lochan’ before reaching Clachaig Inn. This former climber’s hostel is steeped in history - nearby Signal Rock was the gathering point for the MacDonalds of Glen Coe in times of emergency. 

Distance: 6 miles (10km)  

Ascent: 3,050 feet (940m) 

The little sister to Buachaille Etive Mor - one of Scotland's most iconic mountains - Buachaille Etive Beag is a magnificent ridge in its own right. Starting from Glen Coe, we'll follow a good path to the ridge and visit both summits before descending into another valley and returning to Glen Coe.

Distance: 9.5 miles (15km) 

Ascent: 3,200 feet (980m) 

Ascend steeply from Glen Coe up a rocky path through Coire Altruim onto Buachaille Etive Mor. We'll then follow the undulating ridge to the summit of Stob Dearg where there's an eagle’s eye view over Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe stretching out beneath. Afterwards, we'll descend and follow the valley to the Kingshouse inn. 

Distance: 5 miles (8km)

Total ascent: 150 feet (40m)

In summary: Walk along the shoreline of Loch Linnhe on a cycle track that follows the route of the old railway from Ballachulish.

Highlight: Look out for the monuments to James Stewart and the Appin murder that feature in ‘Kidnapped’, written by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Distance: 6 miles (10km) 

Ascent: 950ft (300m) 

From the house we’ll head towards Ballachulish Bridge, which crosses over Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe. You’ll have ample opportunity to see the lochs from a different angle as well as the imposing sight of Beinn a Bheithir on the other side. There’ll be a stop at St John’s Church in Ballachulish, but the highlight has to be the forested trails of Gleann a Chaolais – a hiker’s delight. 

Distance: 9.5 miles (15km) 

Ascent: 3,900ft (1180m) 

Starting at sea level on the opposite side of Loch Leven from Alltshellach, we’ll follow a gently rising track through the forest. The path then narrows and steepens until it emerges from the forest below the dramatic horseshoe ridge of Beinn a' Bheithir.  

We’ll head towards the col then turn left along a wide ridge up to the summit of Beinn Dhearg. In the right conditions, you’ll see the mountains above Glencoe, Ben Nevis, and several Hebridean Islands. 

The same route will take us through the verdant valley of Gleann a' Chalois before we dip into the forest and over the Balachulish Bridge to the house. 

Distance: 9.5 miles (15.5km)

Ascent: 3,850 feet (1,160m)

Ascend on forestry tracks up through a steep, stony gully onto the main Beinn a'Bheithir ridge which is followed eastwards to reach the summit of Sgorr Dhonuill (1,001m). Sgorr Dhearg and Sgorr Dhonuill are the twin peaks visible from Alltshellach. At the end of the walk, you can relax in the bar area with a well-earned drink and gaze upward at the peak you've just conquered.