Hiking Collection by Dan Hobson
Cateran Trail — Hike old thieves' roads in a forgotten part of Scotland
5 days
6-7 h/day
120km
2,540m
2,540m
The Cateran Trail is a spectacular long-distance loop that follows bygone bandit tracks through a forgotten yet beautiful part of the Scottish Highlands.
Exploring peaceful glens, majestic moors, wild hilltops, ancient forests, pastoral farmland, and pretty lochans, the diverse landscapes and charming settlements along the way afford a real flavour of Highland culture.
The trail is named after the Caterans; groups of blood-thirsty bandits who rustled cattle from wealthy landowners in the glens between the 14th and 17th centuries. Much…
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Cateran Trail
106km
2,200m
2,200m
Last updated: November 2, 2024
Activities
25.2km
06:58
490m
340m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
22.1km
06:59
890m
770m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23.6km
06:23
290m
380m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
21.6km
06:00
350m
490m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
27.3km
07:38
510m
560m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
5
Distance
120 km
Duration
33:58 h
Elevation
2,540 m
2,540 m
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