A Highland Hike on the West Highland Way

From the sparkling waters of Loch Lomond to the majestic mountains of the Nevis Range, the 96 mile West Highland Way encapsulates some of the finest scenery in Scotland. Dawn from the Absolute Escapes Team laced up her walking boots to hike the dramatic section between Tyndrum and Fort William.... Read more

Whisky Wonderland: Walking the Speyside Way

We think that great whisky and beautiful scenery is a pretty good combination! You can experience both of these on The Speyside Way - a waymarked long-distance walk running through our whisky country to the foot of the stunning Cairngorm Mountains. Sine from the Absolute Escapes Team sets off to... Read more

Isle of Wight Coastal Path – Is There a Prettier Spot?

The Isle of Wight, situated just five miles off the south coast of England, is a walker’s paradise with over half of it designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Packed into an island just 23 miles by 13 miles, it offers towering white cliffs, historical sites, bustling... Read more

Making the Great Glen Way Even Greater

The Great Glen is one of the most famous of Scottish valleys - running along a geographical fault line through an incredible landscape of towering mountains and sparkling lochs. The Great Glen Way takes you on a 75 mile (117 km) journey through this beautiful part of Scotland -... Read more

Sunshine & Snow on the West Highland Way

The West Highland Way is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful long distance walks in the world - stretching for 96 miles (154 km) through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Scott from the Absolute Escapes team got the chance to see what makes the walk so special, and... Read more

First Impressions of the John Muir Way

Officially opened in 2014, the John Muir Way is the newest of Scotland’s official long distance trails, running through the heartland of the country. In a tribute to the 19th-century conservationist and father of national parks, the trail takes you from the West coast at Helensburgh, to his birthplace... Read more

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