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Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Scotland

There are 299 hikes in Scotland in our database that fit. They average 3.9 km and 88 m (289 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 9.9 km.

That is 64 percent of the 469 routes we map in Scotland. They are shorter than the local average, 3.9 km against 16.8 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 88 m (289 ft) against 372 m (1,220 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Loch Morlich Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
124 m
Typical duration
1 hr 21 min
  • Lake
  • Coastal
  • Forest
Easy

Rogie Falls Riverside Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
20 min
  • Waterfall
  • River
  • Forest
Easy

Ben Lomond Viewpoint

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
71 m
Typical duration
47 min
  • Mountain
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Waterfall Way

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
78 m
Typical duration
52 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
Easy

Dumyat summit

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
55 m
Typical duration
36 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
  • Panoramic viewpoint
Easy

Raven Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
52 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Coastal
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

Beach Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
52 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Coastal
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Great Glen Way High Route

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
7.6 km
/ 4.7 mi
Elevation gain
167 m
Typical duration
1 hr 50 min
Moderate

Great Glen Way High Route

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
8.1 km
/ 5.1 mi
Elevation gain
179 m
Typical duration
1 hr 58 min
Moderate

Great Glen Way Low Route

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
9.9 km
/ 6.2 mi
Elevation gain
218 m
Typical duration
2 hr 24 min
Easy

Barnhill Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Panoramic viewpoint
Easy

Dog Falls Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Waterfall
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Beinn Langais

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Golspie - Ben Bhraggie

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
29 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

EHW - Alternatives

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
9.1 km
/ 5.7 mi
Elevation gain
201 m
Typical duration
2 hr 12 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Braan Path

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
7.0 km
/ 4.4 mi
Elevation gain
155 m
Typical duration
1 hr 42 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
Easy

Waterfall Walk

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
Easy

Corsiehill Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
50 m
Typical duration
33 min
  • Mountain
  • Summit push
Easy

Creag Noran Viewpoint Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Viewpoint Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Loch Ard Sculpture Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
6.8 km
/ 4.2 mi
Elevation gain
149 m
Typical duration
1 hr 38 min
  • Lake
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Duchess Cave and Cave Crag

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
100 m
Typical duration
37 min
  • Waterfall
  • Cave
Moderate

Inchewan Path

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
8.6 km
/ 5.4 mi
Elevation gain
190 m
Typical duration
2 hr 5 min
  • Canyon and gorge
  • Forest
Easy

Contin forest and View Rock

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
141 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Lodge Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
22 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Pine Knoll Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
30 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

blue

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
27 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

purple

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

red

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
51 m
Typical duration
33 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

yellow

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Jubilee Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Forest
  • Panoramic viewpoint
Moderate

Loch of the Lowes Path

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
7.5 km
/ 4.7 mi
Elevation gain
165 m
Typical duration
1 hr 48 min
  • Lake
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

Pine Cone Point Path

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
91 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Forest
  • Panoramic viewpoint
Easy

Flowerdale Glen

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
156 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Waterfall
Easy

Ring Fort Trail

Scotland · United Kingdom

Distance
3.9 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Forest
  • Castle and ruins

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Loch Morlich TrailScotland5.6 km124 m1 hr 21 minEasyApril to October
Great Glen Way - alternative via Carn na LeitireScotland4.1 km90 m59 minEasyApril to October
West Highland Way (Milngavie to Drymen part 1)Scotland6.1 km134 m1 hr 28 minEasyApril to October
Cape Wrath Trail (Bealach Ban-Loch Coulin)Scotland9.6 km211 m2 hr 19 minModerateApril to October
Rogie Falls Riverside TrailScotland1.4 km31 m20 minEasyApril to October
Ben Lomond ViewpointScotland3.2 km71 m47 minEasyApril to October
Waterfall WayScotland3.6 km78 m52 minEasyApril to October
Bridge of Orchy to Auch (On WHW)Scotland5.3 km116 m1 hr 17 minEasyApril to October
Dumyat summitScotland2.5 km55 m36 minEasyApril to October
Raven TrailScotland2.4 km52 m34 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with West Highland Way (Milngavie to Drymen part 1), Great Glen Way - alternative via Carn na Leitire, Beach Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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