A California hiker has broken the world record for completing the Pacific Crest Trail, hiking the entire 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada in just under 60 days. Averaging 45 miles per day and sleeping only four hours per night, Josh Garrett, 30, reportedly broke into sobs as he reached the trailhead in Canada.
To explore Scotland at its most remote, load up a canoe with food and camping supplies, and paddle off into the wilderness of the north-west Highlands around Assynt.