7 amazing autumn walks
1. The Hermitage
Enjoy an attractive woodland walk that leads though spectacularly large Douglas firs (including one of the tallest trees in the country) to the amazing folly of Ossian’s Hall overlooking the Black Linn waterfall.
2. Dollar Glen
Dollar Glen is the perfect place for a Scottish countryside walk with waterfalls and wildlife. Look out for the remains of the 15th-century fortress, Castle Campbell.
3. Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve
Take a 10-minute walk and be rewarded with spectacular views of the magnificent waterfall, which cascades from Loch Skeen into the Moffat Water Valley from a rocky precipice 60m (200ft) above. Or climb the steep slopes of White Coomb (821m/2,694ft, the highest hill in Dumfriesshire) for even more spectacular views.
4. Killiecrankie
The Pass of Killiecrankie is a magnificent wooded gorge with the River Garry flowing through it. The Battle of Killiecrankie, the major event in the first of the Jacobite risings, was fought nearby.
5. Balmacara Estate & Woodland Walks
Balmacara Estate is an outstanding example of a Highland crofting estate. There’s a great choice of walking trails that’ll take you along stunning shorelines, through traditional crofting country and into attractive villages.
6. Goatfell
Goat Fell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, and the perfect viewpoint to gaze across the island and out to sea. The mountain towers above Brodick Castle. Reaching the summit takes between 2 and 5 hours, so pack plenty of supplies and make sure you are properly equipped.
7. Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve
Corrieshalloch is one of the most spectacular gorges of its type in Britain. From the Victorian suspension bridge, gaze down over a series of crashing waterfalls, breathe in the Corrieshalloch air, infused with pine scents and droplets of water, and let the noise of the thundering waterfalls and the rushing river rumble through you.
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