Category: scotland
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The West Highland Way: The Complete guide to Scotland’s Famous Trail
The West Highland Way is one of those trails that transcends the hiking community echo-chamber. Having already been one of the most famous hiking trails in the UK, to then being prominently featured on social
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New Harvey maps launched on HiiKER
Harvey maps have released two new Superwalker maps this month and they are now available to use on HiiKER Earlier this month, Harvey Maps released the print version of their Dingle Peninsula (Ireland) and Lochnagar
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Hiking, long distance hiking, Long-Distance Hiking Trails, Mountain Skills, scotland, Scotland, Thru-hike
The Best Long-Distance Trails in Scotland
Explore Scotland’s majestic landscapes through its top ten long-distance trails. From the challenging Cape Wrath Trail West to the stunning Skye Trail, embark on a hiking adventure that promises breathtaking views, diverse terrains, and memorable encounters with Scotland’s rich heritage and wildlife
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Trials and Trails of a Diabetic Hiker
As a Type 1 diabetic that loves long-distance walking, I thought I’d share some musings on a few things I’ve found helpful to consider before hopping over the garden fence and heading for the hills.
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Food on the West Highland Way
With strange names like Cullen Skink, Clootie Pudding, Cranachan and Skirlie you could be forgiven for thinking the menu at the local bar is written in a foreign language. But no, these are Scottish delicacies
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Hiiker Features: Michael Quinn (aka. Mountain Mike)
Michael Quinn (aka. Mountain Mike), hiker and videographer, has been a long-time friend of Hiiker. We have followed his adventures for a while now. From his incredible completion of the Ireland Way (for which he
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Walking and Whisky on the West Highland Way
A highlight of whiskey stops along the West Highland Way
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Midges: The scourge of the West Highland Way.
Information about midges for people planning to hike the West Highland Way. What’s the best time of year to hike to avoid midges? What can you do to deter them on the trail? We answer these and more in the article.
