Ben Macdui 4295ft/1309m

The high point of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs doesn’t give up its magnificent views easily. But they are worth every straining sinew.

2 10.8km / 6.7 miles / 8-9 hours Ascent 1224m/4016ft

Our journey to the highest points of each national park begins on Dartmoor, with a chance to ponder what standing atop a high point really means.

Lochs, glens, forests, mountains and moors. Twists, turns and elevation. The very best of Scotland inside a few hours of thrilling, scenic riding…

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