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"Hike the tallest mountain on the British Isles! The hike starts at the Ben Nevis visitor centre which is just around the corner from the Glen Nevis hostel or 40 min walk from Fort William (check hostel tab to see the bus). From there the mountains path takes about 9 miles. The estimated time is 3-5 hours for ascent and 2-3 hours on the way down however that greatly varies between people and their fitness level. Please keep in mind that's although easy and quite accessible it is still a big mountain hike. Make sure you have proper clothes, shoes and enough food and water. Check the weather before, can be very variable and unpredictable in Scotland. And be honest with yourself about your fitness level. Make sure that if you do the hike you can get up and down in one piece"
"After grabbing a coffee and pastry for the road, head to Ben Nevis to hike the highest mountain peek in the whole of the UK. You will need the proper shoes and clothes as the top is typically covered in snow."
"The highest peak in Scotland and some of the most stunning landscapes. Take the cable car, open year-round to the peak to observe the landscapes that are Glencoe. "

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This itinerary is based on the research and planning I had done for my own personal road trip in Scotland. My personal itinerary was 7 days but here I extended and adapted it based on my conversations with locals and areas of Scotland I felt I needed more time! This updated itinerary is now 12-14 days (not including travel to/from Scotland), making it perfect for a 2-week Scottish road trip! This itinerary includes: ⛰️ what to see and do for EACH day of the trip 🌳 visits to BOTH of Scotland's national parks 🥾 13 hike recommendations (some from personal experience and some extra ideas from research) + AllTrails links! ⚡️ 22 cultural activity ideas (including castles, city tours, ruins, museums and filming locations) 😋 10 memorable restaurants and food recommendations to try 🚗 drive time and distance estimations (important for car rental) ✨ travel, activity and driving tips based on first-hand experience + links to official sites for activity bookings or more information! BONUS: A Budget Breakdown where I break down my ENTIRE budget for when I completed this road trip! After this particular road trip, Scotland became my favourite country I have visited so far! I hope you enjoy this trip as much as I did and fall in love with this wonderful country! And of course, feel free to adapt this itinerary to make it your own so you can have the most memorable trip possible!
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As a teenager, I visited Scotland for a few days, and that in addition to Outlander binge watching ended up with me moving to Edinburgh next year. I spent a few years living there and falling more and more in love with the country. The only problem was that it was my university years which meant a tight budget but still the need to explore. So this guide is a summary of a few years of budget travel in Scotland and what I think it's the best compromise between budget and exploring everything this magical country has to offer. ⛰️ This guide will help you plan your perfect Scotland trip - on a budget and without a car. The base of this trip is a loop which you can start in either Glasgow or Edinburgh and which will take you 8 days. Then, at every stop, I'll give you some day trip options so that you can extend your trip depending on what you want to see and how much time you have. If you go for all-day trips this full itinerary will take 17 days. 💷 I'll give you a full breakdown of the cost. The basic loop will require around 210£ for all transport and accommodation. I'll provide you with a spreadsheet that breaks down each cost and each day trip so you can also plan and adjust your trip according to your budget. I'll also share with you accommodation recommendations and a breakdown of all the buses/trains you'd need to take.
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