Scotland's Best B&Bs

Walks

With its wide variety of terrain, Scotland has something for everyone. From stunning walks by the coast or lochs to paths through forests and fields, or hill and mountain hikes for the more adventurous.
There are also dozens of waymarked longer distance trails such as those listed below where you can explore more miles or simply walk along the sections of your choice.

Stay with Scotland's Best B&Bs and explore some of Scotland's Great Trails! Many of our B&Bs are part of the Walkers Welcome scheme by VisitScotland and they can offer places to dry your kit if you get caught out in the rain. Some can also arrange drop off / pick up if you are needing transport to / from your chosen walking route.

If you are bringing your canine companions, check out our Pet Friendly B&Bs.

Walking Events in Scotland in 2025

There are many charity walking events across Scotland, as well as hill races, marathons and ultra marathons.
Here are just some of the annual walking festivals around the country:

Scottish Ramblers Gathering
25 - 28 April 2025
The 35th gathering will be held in Rhu near Helensburgh.

Galashiels Walking Festival
25 - 27 April 2025
Annual walking festival in the Scottish Borders.

Crieff & Strathearn Drovers’ Tryst Walking Festival
9 - 12 May 2025, Perthshire
Celebrating the people who made Crieff the cattle-droving crossroads of Scotland in the 1700s. Guided walks for all abilities to enjoy Perthshire's spring colours and stunning scenery. Known as Scotland’s Friendly Walking Festival.

Newton Stewart Walking Festival
9 - 15 May 2025
Walking the Galloway hills in southern Scotland with around 30 routes over 7 days plus a programme of evening social events.

Arran Mountain Festival
16 - 19 May 2025, Isle of Arran

Ballater Walking Festival
17 - 23 May 2025
Exploring the natural beauty of Aberdeenshire with a programme of walks, plus evening entertainment.

Inverness Festival of Walking and Wheeling
31 May - 7 June 2025
Lots of walks and cycling activities in Inverness and surrounding area.

Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival
13 - 23 June 2025
A midsummer walking festival from the foothills of the Cairngorms to the award-winning coastline of Moray.

East Lothian WalkFest
August 2025

CowalFest
18 - 22 September 2025
Lots of guided walks plus many family friendly events around Cowal in Argyll & Bute.

Walk Moffat
26 - 28 September 2025

Loch and Land Festival
tbc late October - early November 2025
Outdoor activities and lots of event around Inverness and Loch Ness

Please remember to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and respect the environment you are visiting. Please be responsible as you travel through the landscape and local communities. It's also very important to be well prepared for any type of weather you may encounter and be able to navigate with a map and compass.
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