David is the director of Thistle Trekking, established in 2011 and a leading specialist in fully guided adventure treks and walking holidays in Scotland. David is a qualified Mountain Leader and is either busy hiking in the Highlands, planning his next trip, or helping organise a trekking holiday for one of Thistle Trekking's clients.
- Distance: 82 miles
- Duration: Six to eight days
- Start/end point: Fort William to Aviemore
- Difficulty: Moderate
I love the East Highland Way as a much quieter alternative to the famous (and heavily marketed) West Highland Way. This trail follows the valleys eastwards through forests and loch side tracks, and into some remote mountain glens. It's not waymarked and is much less well known, so I recommend it for visitors looking for something a little different but not too difficult in the Highlands.
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Destinations
The Highlands
Activity
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