Crackin’ spots worth getting outside for.
The Highlands are full of places that are worth pulling the boots on for. From peaceful nature reserves and lochside paths to dramatic gorges, waterfalls and big Highland views, here are a few of our favourite spots to explore.
Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve
A proper Highland landscape with woodland, mountain paths, open slopes and cracking views. The reserve gives you plenty of options depending on how much walking you’re after.
Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve
If you fancy getting a proper taste of Highland scenery, Beinn Eighe is a cracking place to start. Expect pinewoods, open mountain terrain, rocky paths and plenty of wildlife along the way.
Worth the walk.
Some of the best Highland views come when you simply follow a path uphill and see what is waiting around the corner.
Loch Ruthven
Loch Ruthven Nature Reserve
A peaceful Highland loch surrounded by open countryside, woodland and hills. A brilliant place to slow things down, enjoy the scenery and keep an eye out for wildlife.
Loch Broom
Loch Broom
Big water, big skies and a proper Highland backdrop. This is the sort of place where the walk becomes half the fun because the views just keep opening up.
Loch Ness
Allt na Criche
A rewarding little Highland walk with woodland, open countryside and a cracking viewpoint looking across the water. A great option when you want some scenery without a full mountain day.
Corrieshalloch Gorge
Two very different views of the same cracking spot — the gorge itself and the waterfall hidden amongst the surrounding woodland.
Corrieshalloch Gorge
One of the Highlands’ more dramatic natural sights. Corrieshalloch Gorge cuts through the landscape with steep rocky sides, woodland and rushing water below. The nearby waterfall adds another cracking view to the visit.
Worth knowing: Beinn Eighe is one of those places where the scenery changes quickly as you walk. The lower woodland sections and higher open paths give you completely different views, so don’t feel like you need to rush through it.
Seen enough? Time to get outside.
From walking and wildlife to kayaking, mountain biking and proper Highland adventures, have a look through our directory and find something to get stuck into.