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Hikes and treks near Edinburgh
2 routes are within reach of Edinburgh: 1 day hike and 1 multi-day trek. The gentlest is John Muir Way (moderate); the toughest is Ben Nevis Mountain Track (demanding, 1,350 m of climbing). The highest point is 1,345 m on Ben Nevis Mountain Track.
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Nevis Mountain Track | Day hike | 17 km | 1 | 1,345 m | Demanding | May to September |
| John Muir Way | Multi-day | 215 km | 7–10 | varies | Moderate | April to October |
The routes in detail
Day hike
United Kingdom (Scotland) · near Glasgow
Ben Nevis Mountain Track
The main path up Britain's highest mountain from Glen Nevis. Long and rocky, with a summit often in cloud.
≈ 17 km
1,345 m high
7–10 days
United Kingdom (Scotland) · near Edinburgh
John Muir Way
A coast-to-coast walk across Scotland's central belt, from Helensburgh to Dunbar, birthplace of the conservationist John Muir.
≈ 215 km
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
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