Scottish Highlands Loop · planned on Quiet Route

2 stops · overnight at Moffat, Dumfries & GallowayOpen in Maps

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Tarn Hows

Near Coniston, Lake District

A short circular walk through classic Lakeland scenery breaks the drive north.

Small car park fills early in summer — arrive before 10am.

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Devil's Beeftub

Near Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway

A dramatic natural hollow on the A701 makes a good leg-stretch on the approach to Scotland.

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Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club Site

Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway

Campsite

2 stops · overnight at Glencoe, HighlandOpen in Maps

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Loch Lomond Eastern Shore

Near Balmaha, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

The B837 hugs the quieter east shore — good chance of red squirrels and otters near the water.

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Rannoch Moor Viewpoint

A82, Rannoch Moor, Highland

One of Scotland's most expansive blanket bogs, rich with curlew and golden plover in July.

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Glencoe Mountain Resort Campsite

Glencoe, Highland

Campsite

Open fields suit small vans; check in from 2pm.

2 stops · overnight at Glencoe, HighlandOpen in Maps

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Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail)

Glencoe, Highland

A rewarding 3-mile hike into a hidden glacial valley with red deer and golden eagle habitat.

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Glen Etive

Glen Etive, Highland

A single-track glen running south from Glencoe with wild swimming pools and red deer grazing roadside.

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The Lost Valley trail — the final boulder scramble opens into a completely hidden flat meadow ringed by 3000ft peaks.

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Glencoe Mountain Resort Campsite

Glencoe, Highland

Campsite

2 stops · overnight at Glenmore, Cairngorms National ParkOpen in Maps

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Commando Memorial & Loch Lochy

Spean Bridge, Highland

A short stop with wide views over the Great Glen and surrounding peaks on the route east.

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Cairngorm Plateau Trailhead, Glenmore

Glenmore Forest Park, Highland

The Ryvoan Pass trail starts here — a 4-mile walk through Caledonian pines with crossbill and crested tit.

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Glenmore Campsite

Glenmore, Cairngorms National Park

Campsite

Book ahead — this Forestry England site is popular in July.

2 stops · overnight at Pitlochry area, PerthshireOpen in Maps

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RSPB Loch Garten Osprey Centre

Boat of Garten, Cairngorms

Active osprey nest viewable July — also reliable for red squirrel, crested tit and crossbill.

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Rothiemurchus Estate Forest Walk

Aviemore, Cairngorms

Ancient Caledonian pinewood with capercaillie habitat and easy waymarked trails through old-growth trees.

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Farm pitch near Pitlochry

Pitlochry area, Perthshire

Stopover

Several Britstops-listed farms in this area — confirm availability before departing Glenmore.

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Killiecrankie Gorge

Near Pitlochry, Perthshire

A National Trust for Scotland gorge walk along the River Garry — good for dippers and pied flycatchers.

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Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

Balloch, West Dunbartonshire

A quiet lochside stop on the A82 corridor heading south before the motorway.