Portpatrick

■ Distance: 5¼ miles/8.3km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Easy

Stefan Durkacz traces an old rail route on a superb full-day walk

THIS western wilderness in the Scottish Highlands seems almost untouched by tourism. As my partner, Will, and I drove along the single track roads to reach our destination, we barely saw another perso

■ Distance: 7½ miles/12km ■ Time: 4-5 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

Andrew Galloway walks a linear route that’s a microcosm of Wales’ best bits