The best walks and hikes around Durness
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Walks and hikes around Durness offer a captivating experience in Scotland's rugged northwest. This remote area, nestled in the Highlands, presents a striking landscape where land meets sea in dramatic …
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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1. Ben Hope — Scotland's northernmost Munro
7.60km
04:31
890m
890m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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2. Faraid Head loop from Balnakeil
12.5km
03:23
180m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Intermediate
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3. Smoo Cave loop
9.63km
02:37
140m
140m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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4. Kyle of Durness loop from Keoldale
9.88km
02:37
90m
90m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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5. Ben Hope North Ridge loop — Kyle of Tongue
11.7km
03:39
900m
900m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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