Walking Holidays in the UK

The Great Glen is perhaps the most pronounced geological feature in Britain, running North East from Fort William it forms a deep gash across the Scottish Highlands, reaching the North Sea Coast at Inverness. It is the perfect destination for a walking holiday, affording views of the surrounding mountains and lochs without ever climbing significantly. The Great Glen Way follows the great glen in its entirety. A group has recently been formed to bid for World Heritage Status for the Great Glen, a UNESCO designation which recognises areas of outstanding cultural, historical and landscape significance. It is hoped to achieve this status by 2012.