
Scottish Highlands Women's Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Scottish Highlands Women's Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2026: May-Aug, Oct

Legends of Scotland in Edinburgh, St Andrews & Loch Lomond
Explore the remote corners of Scotland’s rugged wilderness and unwind at elegant abodes. Three luxurious hotels, two spectacular national parks, one incredible trip.
Highlights
- Discover two crown jewels of Scotland’s public lands: Cairngorm and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Parks
- Follow ages-old footpaths over heather-strewn leas and rolling green hills dotted with castles and lochs
- Pause in small villages to connect with locals, perhaps over a spot of tea or dram of Scottish whisky
- Savor dinners fit for royalty at a family-run mountainside hotel, a seaside retreat in historic St Andrews and a luxury resort on iconic Loch Lomond
- Stroll amid medieval and neoclassical gems in Edinburgh, the picturesque capital city bookending your trip

StartEdinburgh
EndGlasgow
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Days 1-2
Embark on a pleasant woodland walk from Stovehaven, with pleasant harbor views • Walk along the coast and see the formidable ruin of Dunnottar Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic and picturesque castles and the site of many films • Take in the spectacular natural beauty of the Royal Deeside and Cairngorm National Parks • At the Balmoral Castle estate, behold views of sparkling Loch Muick • Stop at Glas-allt-Shiel House, featured in the hit series The Crown as one of the royal family’s summer “bothies” • Toss a caber at the Highland Games Centre in Braemar, where the Braemar Gathering has been a highlight on the sporting calendar since 1832.



Nights 1-2
Set on a sunny wooded slope of Craigendarroch, creature comforts and serenity are on offer at this family-run hotel.

Day 3
Follow an ancient path used by cattle-thieving Cateran marauders in the Middle Ages • Straddling the border between Perthshire and Angus, the Cateran Trail is a spectacular walk through a quiet corner of the Cairngorm National Park • Explore a Scottish landscape of spittals, moors, hills, heaths, bogs and glens • Take in glorious views of the Grampian Mountain range, whose peaks are often shrouded in mist • Arrive at world-famous St Andrews and relish coastal vistas from elegant and luxurious Old Course Hotel.





Night 3
One of Scotland’s leading hotels, the refined and elegant Old Course overlooks West Sands Beach and St Andrews’ world-famous golf course. (pool, spa)

Days 4-6
Discover picturesque Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park • Set out on a stunning coastal walk through Anstruther to Pittenweem, admiring the rocky shoreline and quintessential Scottish fishing villages • Explore shimmering Loch Lomond by boat • Visit Cashel Forest, situated on the Highland Boundary Fault and offering vistas of Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps • Explore the ruins of Mugdock Castle, once a stronghold of the Clan Graham in the mid-13th century.





Nights 4-5
An elegant resort and golf course set on the shore of shimmering Loch Lomond. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
In order to truly experience the beauty and diversity of this region, we must cover some distances. On most days we spend one to two hours in the shuttle (and sometimes more). If you’re prepared for this ahead of time, we’re confident it won’t affect your enjoyment of the trip.
Talking about the weather is a national pastime in Scotland, where the climate is famously unpredictable and dramatic. Summers are generally mild but can change rapidly due to its northern latitude, maritime climate and mountainous landscape. Microclimates can bring sun, wind, fog, sleet and rain—all in the same day (or even the same hour!). Some days may be cold and rainy from morning until night, while an unexpected heatwave can send temperatures soaring. Be sure to pack warm layers and waterproof gear for each day of your trip.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.



Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Set on a sunny wooded slope of Craigendarroch, creature comforts and serenity are on offer at this family-run hotel.





Night 3
Premiere Hotel
One of Scotland’s leading hotels, the refined and elegant Old Course overlooks West Sands Beach and St Andrews’ world-famous golf course. (pool, spa)





Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
An elegant resort and golf course set on the shore of shimmering Loch Lomond. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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