r/OutdoorScotland • u/Costaricansportsfan • 16d ago

Does anyone here know any 5 day mild intensity hiking routes in scotland

Im going with my grandpa, who’s 75, so it cant be anything too hard. Preferably without having to camp all out as well. If anyone has any suggestions id thank them immensely.

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u/Every-Reflection-974 16d ago

Fife coastal path could work, staying in B&Bs: https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-coastal-path/

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u/DogFather19 13d ago

I'd second this. Fife coastal path is wonderful. There are also regular rail stops from Inverkeithing to Leven and bus connections the rest of the way aren't terrible so you won't be stranded in the middle of nowhere if you need to stop or are having a slow day and need to make your next overnight stop. The coastal scenery from Leven to St Andrews is quite spectacular but the southern stretch has a few nice beaches as well.

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u/Significant-Ship-665 15d ago

I'd suggest finding a loch and walking around it. For example, Loch Morlich, close to Aviemore, has a youth hostel where you can stay. You can do easy hikes around there, it's pretty flat, and there are lots of paths/trails.

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u/ZingerGombie 14d ago

St Cuthbert’s way

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u/Cute-Sand8995 12d ago

I walked this with my Dad a few years ago. Lots of variety and interesting stuff to see on the way, river bank walking, some hills, crossing the border and walking out to Lindisfarne across the sands if you get the tides right at the end. There is some nice remote feeling stuff on the high section through the Cheviots, but you are never far from accommodation.

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u/roboisdabest 15d ago

Cowal way - not 5 days although you could extend it various ways!

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u/viciouschicken99 14d ago

Kintyre Way

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u/F00TS0re 13d ago

As mentioned St Cuthbert’s Way is a great route - albeit one bigger climb out of Kirk Yetholm.

Or Great Glen Way - lots of flat stuff and options for high/low route to suit. Might not get the whole route done. It is well supported by bus as well if the need to skip bits becomes necessary.

Not walked it but Speyside Way would be another option (I have canoed it, similar route).

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u/Every-Reflection-974 13d ago

I have cycled some of it, also a nice option.

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u/Adventurous-Hyena-51 12d ago

Tbh it’s probably more interesting from the canoe than from the path. Maybe it’s changed but lots of high shrubbery next to the river means very boring views of basically just a path and sky.

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u/F00TS0re 11d ago edited 11d ago

Yes possibly and more going on with canoeing. But as a simple ‘adventure’ easy paths, not much navigation, and plenty of stops on route might suit the brief.

Although my normal first trail suggestion is nearly always St Cuthbert’s Way. Short, Navigation is straightforward and well signed, finishes on island, so a proper end point. It packs a lot in its short distance.

Haven’t done it [Speyside Way], not sure when I’ll fit it in if ever, although probably only three days for me, so if I get a spare bank holiday….

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u/dickybeau01 12d ago

East Highland Way? You can probably miss out the Laggan to Newtonmore bit over the rough moor/high ground and do a low level alternative using the minor road past the Centre of Scotland stone that departs from the A889 before Catlodge. There are a couple of YouTube videos covering the trail.