From 14600 SEK
Book Now
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & Skye
The Jacobite steam train between Scotland's highlights
Popular
Duration
8 dagar
Type
Vandring Self-Guided trips
Travel Period
03/05/2026 - 10/10/2027
Difficulty
Level 2
Meals
7 Breakfasts
Price
From 14600 SEK
Experience Scotland's highlands on foot and during some of the world's most scenic train journeys. The trip begins in royal Edinburgh, takes you deep into the highlands and over to the Isle of Skye before you finish with a lovely hike along The Great Glen to Spean Bridge. Travel on the iconic West Highland Line and the ''Hogwarts Express'' - the steam train The Jacobite (read more below). You also travel on the North Highland Line which takes you through some of Britain's most remote and spectacular landscape between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh.
Relax while the train journeys take you past glittering lakes, green valleys and rocky mountains. You take lovely hikes while having the opportunity to explore castles & fortresses, historic battlefields, Loch Ness, whisky distilleries and historic estates & farms. You stay seven nights at selected hotels and guesthouses where a hearty breakfast is included every morning. Train tickets in second class are included.
Tip: book well in advance as the West Highland Way is popular.
Tour Highlights
Discover the majestic Edinburgh Castle with its panoramic views over the city.
Hike through the beautiful and lush forests around Blair Atholl.
Visit the historic Loch Ness and search for the legendary lake monster.
Enjoy the fantastic nature and rocky landscapes on the Isle of Skye.
End the adventure with a spectacular hike along Great Glen towards Spean Bridge.
Program
Select Your Program Variation:
7 Breakfasts included
This adventure by train and on foot through Scotland begins in Edinburgh. Board the train that takes you to charming Blair Atholl in about 2 hours.
Accommodation in Blair Atholl
Level and standard
The hikes are easy to moderate along well-marked trails and suit you who want to enjoy nature at a leisurely pace. One day between Fort William and Spean Bridge is longer, while Skye offers a choice between coastal hiking or island tours for a more flexible experience.
Accommodation
You stay at charming bed & breakfasts, guesthouses and smaller hotels, with a homely atmosphere and personal service. A hearty breakfast is served every morning. Packed lunches can usually be ordered and dinners await at nearby pubs or restaurants - perfect after the day's hike.
8 dagar / 7 nätter
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation in selected room type including breakfast
- Train tickets in second class days 1, 3, 4, 6 & 8
- Ferry ticket day 6
- Luggage transport day 7
- Roadbook in English (one per booking) with:
- Practical information
- Destination information
- Detailed hiking descriptions day-by-day
- Detailed hiking maps
- 24 hour telephone service
Add-ons
Epic Trails t-shirt – 179 SEK
Epic Trails hoodie – 699 SEK
Epic Trails termosflaska – 179 SEK
Epic Trails t-shirt + hoodie – 775 SEK
Epic Trails t-shirt + hoodie + flaska – 855 SEK
More information
What our customers say
We are very satisfied!
Lisa
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeA wonderful combination of train and hiking with the opportunity to see large parts of Scotland.
Maria
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeMersmak
Ann-Christin
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeWe had a fantastic trip with many wonderful experiences from hiking in beautiful surroundings to whiskey tasting on Skye. Magical views and encounters with nice people. Everything went great. We had two cancelled trains, but everything worked out.
Annika
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeA very nice trip with incredibly beautiful nature. Somewhat stressful to keep track of times between accommodations and getting between different stations. Appreciated the actual hikes the most when you could walk peacefully through the landscape. Nice accommodations (but poor options for hanging wet clothes) and very pleasant and helpful hosts.
Susanne
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeA wonderful combination of train and hiking with the opportunity to see large parts of Scotland.
Maria
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeWe were very satisfied and had a fantastic week.
Annika
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeA wonderful combination of train and hiking with the opportunity to see large parts of Scotland.
Maria
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeGood
Lena
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & SkyeGood written information. Fun to get to places we otherwise wouldn't have chosen ourselves.
Anneli
Train Hiking in Scotland - Highlands & Skye
