Walking isn’t only good for our physical, social and mental health. It’s also good for our communities, the environment and the economy.
We support and inspire people in Scotland to walk and wheel more.
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From walking to the shops to discovering the best walks in Scotland. We’ve got you covered.
Scotland is an amazing place for your daily walks and weekend adventures. You can easily find places to explore right from your doorstep. From short walks to work through city parks to Sunday riverside strolls and calm canal paths, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Venture further and you’ll find paths winding through ancient woodlands and stunning coastal walks. You may also find public art and built heritage to see. If you’re more adventurous, Scotland’s hills and mountain paths await, with breathtaking views and experiences you won’t forget.
If you haven’t walked for a while, you may feel unsure where to begin. We’ve put together a step by step guide to help you get started. For those who are looking for new ideas about where to walk, we’ve shared some ideas on this page. You’ll also find more inspiration in our walking resources section, like the most romantic walks in Scotland.
If you’re looking for new places to go, here’s where to find walks near you:
Join a Health Walk and discover local routes close to home with a friendly walking group. With regular walks taking place across Scotland, you’ll be able to explore accessible walks you might otherwise miss. A trained walk leader will show you the way.
Forestry and Land Scotland look after Scotland’s national forests and land for everyone. You can search from over 300 destinations and find all-ability trails and accessible facilities.
National Trust for Scotland protect over 100 treasured places in Scotland now and for generations to come. They offer lots of information on brilliant places to walk or wheel.
NatureScot work hard to connect people with nature. They have a wealth of handy info about walking routes including country parks, nature reserves, gardens and woodlands.
Visit Scotland, our national tourism board, share walking routes and events for both visitors and locals. Find inspiration for short and long walks with Visit Scotland.
Ramblers Scotland open the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking. They step up to protect access and the places we all love to wander. You can find and plan walks using their Scottish Paths Map.
Scotland’s local authorities and National Parks have great information about places to walk. You can explore campaigns, celebrations and events too.
Thanks to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, everyone living in or visiting Scotland has the right of responsible access to most land and inland water for recreation and walking.
These pioneering rights are sometimes inaccurately referred to as the ‘right to roam,’ but Scotland’s approach is more structured, placing a strong emphasis on responsibility and respect for people, property, and nature.
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code 2005 provides guidance on responsible behavior when exercising these rights.
With great outdoor access rights and lots of lovely places to walk in towns, villages and the countryside, Scotland is a walker’s paradise.
You can explore more ways to find local walking routes on our walking apps page.
