Why these Scottish walking trails are among the 'most picturesque' in the UK

TWO absolutely "striking" walking routes in Scotland have been named among the "most picturesque" in the whole of the UK.

All the places named are managed by the National Trust and the National Trust for Scotland.

The two locations in Scotland were named alongside places across the UK, including Studland Bay and Old Harry Rocks in Dorset and the "atmospheric" woodlands of Tarn Hows in Cumbria.

See why these 'striking' trails in Scotland are among the 'most picturesque' in the UK

Corrieshalloch Gorge in the Highlands and Grey Mare’s Tail in Dumfries and Galloway were the two National Trust for Scotland walking trails named among the UK's "most picturesque" by Countryfile.

Corrieshalloch Gorge, Highland

Corrieshalloch Gorge (Image: Getty Images) According to the BBC site, ramblers are "guaranteed to be awestruck" when they first set sight on the "vertigo-inducing" Corrieshalloch Gorge and the Falls of Measach.

Described as one of the "most spectacular" gorges of its type in Britain, Corrieshalloch is said to provide "striking" evidence of how glacial meltwater can create deep gorges. 



There is also a Victorian-era suspension bridge that spans the gap above the 200-foot-deep chasm, giving visitors the perfect vantage point to see the stunning waterfall.

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Grey Mare’s Tail, Dumfries and Galloway

Grey Mare's Tail in Dumfries and Galloway (Image: Getty Images) The Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve, which lies on the eastern edge of Dumfries and Galloway, is just 10 miles from the town of Moffat.

The community was the first "Walkers are Welcome" town in Scotland, making it the "perfect base" for ramblers looking to explore the peaks and valleys of the Southern Uplands.

Discussing the trail, the site said the "easy-to-follow" path from the car park to the side of the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall to Loch Skeen is an "excellent" introduction to the Moffat Hills.