Best Scottish Winter Walks 2022: Here are the 10 most picturesque winter walks in Scotland - including lochside treks and city wanders
While Scotland does get cold over the winter months, it’s also a time of spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, frozen lochs and frosty glens.
It’s said that “there’s no such thing as the wrong weather, only the wrong clothing” and that’s certainly the case at this time of the year.
So, get your winter jacket, gloves and scarf on and enjoy the best of what Scotland offers – free of the crowds of tourists that summer brings.
Here are 10 of the best walks to enjoy before spring.
So, get your winter jacket, gloves and scarf on and enjoy the best of what Scotland offers – free of the crowds of tourists that summer brings.
5. Knockan Crag Trail
In the north of the Scottish Highlands, the Knockan Trail is an hour-long walk and visitor's centre that's a great day out for all the family - whatever the season. There's explanations of the area's unique geology, scuptures, poetry, spectacular views over Assynt and even a treasure hunt for the youngsters. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Calton Hill
Edinburgh turns into a real winter wonderland after a snowfall - and there's no better place that Calton Hill to admire it. Allow around an hour for the climb up from the city centre, a wander around, and your return. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Galloway Forest Park
There are plenty of lovely walks in the enormous Galloway Forest Park but one of the nicest during winter starts at Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre. The two hour trail takes in Clatteringshaws Loch, Bruce's Stone (commemorating Robert the Bruce's victory at the Battle of Glen Trool in 1307), winter woodland and the 'Loch View hike' offering spectacular vistas of the surrounding countryside. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Faskally
Located just outside Pitlochry, Faskally attracts thousands of tourists in Ocotber and November when it becomes lit up as 'the Enchanted Forest'. The woodland is well worth visiting over winter too, with a circuit of Loch Faskally making for an leisurely and pleasant stroll. Photo: Canva/Getty Images