Explore some of Scotland’s finest scenery on foot.  From short strolls along the scenic coastlines, rambling in the wild countryside to long distance treks through glens and hikes over magnificent Munros. With all this on our doorstep it’s not surprising hill walkers from all over the world return each year to enjoy the Scottish countryside. 

The Cairngorm National Park has hostels throughout allowing easy access to the largest area of arctic mountain landscape in the UK, with diverse rural communities around it. The Cairngorms are home to 25% of Britain's threatened bird, animal and plant life and includes wildlife rich moorlands, ancient Caledonian forests, crystal clear rivers, lochs and isolated glens. The mighty Cairngorm Mountains share the same latitude as Anchorage and offer winter walking experiences second to none. 

Checkout our NEW Cairngorm National Park Trek this year. With dates throughout May, June and August this exciting holiday covers 75 miles of the picturesque Grampian and Cairngorm Mountains. 

Most of our hostels are part of the VisitScotland Walkers Welcome Scheme and are situated in fantastic locations.

Recommended walking hostels

Glen Nevis
Situated beneath Britain’s highest mountain you can tackle the summit of Ben Nevis, the Mamores or try many of the low level walks through the Glen.

Glencoe
Set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, the hostel provides an excellent base for walkers to experience some of the best walking and climbing Scotland has to offer year round.

Torridon
Situated at the head of Upper Loch Torridon in the shadow of the mighty Liathach, Torridon boasts some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe.

Crianlarich
With 20 Munros in the locality, the small and friendly village of Crianlarich marks the halfway point on the West Highland Way. 

Other hostels include - Cairngorm Lodge, Raasay, Inverey, Crianlarich, Ratagan, Glenbrittle, Loch Ossian, Glen Nevis, Glencoe, Torridon and Braemar.