Scotland walking holidays
| country: | Scotland |
| location: | Inner Hebrides, Western Isles, Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands |
| trip type: | Introductory to strenuous walking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep |
| price: | From £775 - £895 (7 - 8 days) excluding flights. Price includes guide, twin share accommodation, meals & transport throughout. |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
The Orkney Islands (Introductory walking holidays)
From £825 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 10 May, 26 Jul, 6 Sep
Orkney reaches northwards in a beautiful cluster of over seventy islands from the northern-most tip of the Scottish mainland.
The individual islands within the group offer superb and varied walking to suit everyone’s tastes, and on this holiday our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the very best scenery, wildlife and historical sites that Orkney has to offer. Our itinerary takes in Skara Brae (a Stone Age village on Mainland), the Ring of Brodgar, the Stones of Stenness, Maes Howe and Mid Howe. It also includes recent historical sites such as the Kitchener Memorial and the Italian Chapel.
The Knoydart Peninsula(Moderate walking holidays) -
From £799 (8 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug
Accessible only by boat or by a long and wild mountain track, the Knoydart Peninsula is a truly special area. Flanked by the sea-lochs of Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, the mountains rise dramatically from the clear seas below. This itinerary takes in the very best of the peninsula, ranging from delightful coastal walking to spectacular mountain ascents. We use a boat to access the Peninsula and use it throughout the week to access remote routes and to enjoy a day trip to Skye, Rum or Eigg.
Cape Wrath & NW Highlands (Moderate walking holidays)
From £775 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 12 Jun, 23 Aug
Cape Wrath and the North West Highlands make a perfect base for a walking holiday in Scotland. This genuine wilderness holiday explores a region of contrasting landscapes, seeking out white sandy beaches, towering sea cliffs and wild glens and iconic peaks. Sculpted by the forces of nature and the Highland Clearances, it is an intriguing and captivating corner of Scotland.
Outer Hebrides & Skye (Introductory walking holidays)
From £825 (7 days) ex flights / train, based on two sharing. Departs 2008: 31 May, 5 Jul, 9 Aug, 13 Sep
Peaceful hills, clear blue seas and vast deserted beaches form the landscape of the Outer Hebrides. Explore this pristine archipelago on the edge of Europe and contrast it with the rugged landscape and history of the Isle of Skye in this unique island-hopping guided walking holiday.
The Shetland Isles (Introductory walking holidays) -
From £895 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 28 Jun 2008
A walking holiday in the Shetland Isles takes you to the most northerly tip of Scotland. Our guided walks in the Shetlands boast excellent bird watching, intriguing historical sites and a genuine wilderness experience in one of the most remote but rewarding corners of Scotland.
Wester Ross & the Cairngorms (Moderate walking holidays) -
From £775 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 7 June, 2 August, 16 August, 11 October
This 2-centre walking holiday visits the West and East Highlands, offering a trip of contrasting scenery and superb walking. From the slender ridges and isolated peaks of Wester Ross, to the high plateau and ice-sculpted glens of the Cairngorms, the walking is varied as you climb some of Scotland's finest mountains and explore the ancient Caledonian pine forests which fill the glens in both regions.
From £825 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 10 May, 26 Jul, 6 Sep
Orkney reaches northwards in a beautiful cluster of over seventy islands from the northern-most tip of the Scottish mainland.
The individual islands within the group offer superb and varied walking to suit everyone’s tastes, and on this holiday our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the very best scenery, wildlife and historical sites that Orkney has to offer. Our itinerary takes in Skara Brae (a Stone Age village on Mainland), the Ring of Brodgar, the Stones of Stenness, Maes Howe and Mid Howe. It also includes recent historical sites such as the Kitchener Memorial and the Italian Chapel.
The Knoydart Peninsula(Moderate walking holidays) -
From £799 (8 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug
Accessible only by boat or by a long and wild mountain track, the Knoydart Peninsula is a truly special area. Flanked by the sea-lochs of Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, the mountains rise dramatically from the clear seas below. This itinerary takes in the very best of the peninsula, ranging from delightful coastal walking to spectacular mountain ascents. We use a boat to access the Peninsula and use it throughout the week to access remote routes and to enjoy a day trip to Skye, Rum or Eigg.
Cape Wrath & NW Highlands (Moderate walking holidays)From £775 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 12 Jun, 23 Aug
Cape Wrath and the North West Highlands make a perfect base for a walking holiday in Scotland. This genuine wilderness holiday explores a region of contrasting landscapes, seeking out white sandy beaches, towering sea cliffs and wild glens and iconic peaks. Sculpted by the forces of nature and the Highland Clearances, it is an intriguing and captivating corner of Scotland.
Outer Hebrides & Skye (Introductory walking holidays)
From £825 (7 days) ex flights / train, based on two sharing. Departs 2008: 31 May, 5 Jul, 9 Aug, 13 Sep
Peaceful hills, clear blue seas and vast deserted beaches form the landscape of the Outer Hebrides. Explore this pristine archipelago on the edge of Europe and contrast it with the rugged landscape and history of the Isle of Skye in this unique island-hopping guided walking holiday.
The Shetland Isles (Introductory walking holidays) -
From £895 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 28 Jun 2008
A walking holiday in the Shetland Isles takes you to the most northerly tip of Scotland. Our guided walks in the Shetlands boast excellent bird watching, intriguing historical sites and a genuine wilderness experience in one of the most remote but rewarding corners of Scotland.
Wester Ross & the Cairngorms (Moderate walking holidays) -
From £775 (7 days) ex flights / train. Departs 2008: 7 June, 2 August, 16 August, 11 October
This 2-centre walking holiday visits the West and East Highlands, offering a trip of contrasting scenery and superb walking. From the slender ridges and isolated peaks of Wester Ross, to the high plateau and ice-sculpted glens of the Cairngorms, the walking is varied as you climb some of Scotland's finest mountains and explore the ancient Caledonian pine forests which fill the glens in both regions.
travellers' tales
The scenery would rival any I personally have seen in my travels, but we were lucky with the weather. I'd certainly recommend the holiday. (more)
highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
 Despite its beauty, the Highlands and Islands is one of the least affluent regions of Scotland. During these Scotland walking holidays, by bringing the benefits of tourism to this area and using local services and produce, we help to support local businesses, create employment and contribute to the overall sustainable development of the region.Our strict 'leave no trace' policy on the Scotland walking holidays ensures that our presence in these beautiful regions will not have a negative effect on this fragile environment. This concept will be explained by our guide at the start of the trip and practised throughout. Through responsible guiding, we will enable our clients to develop an understanding of the existing and future issues which affect these valuable wilderness areas. Our Scotland walking holidays start at railway stations to encourage travel by rail. |
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