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Railway walking tours of the Scottish Highlands

COUNTRY:
Scotland
LOCATION:
Scottish Highlands
DEPARTURES:
2012: 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 9 Sep
PRICE:
From £835 - £985 (7 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
5 full days guided walks and 6 nights full board quality guest house, based on a twin share basis, includes packed lunches on each day and 6 evening meals
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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Railway walking tours of the Scottish Highlands

Railway walking tours of the Scottish Highlands

How this holiday makes a difference

All our guides have a minimum of the Summer Mountain Leader Award and have an extensive knowledge of the history, culture and wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. The guides are paid a professional wage and in addition, have their accommodation, food and travel expenses covered.

This trip mostly uses scheduled public transport (train, buses and ferries) on your week's adventure around the Scottish Highlands with 2 short taxi rides where these are unavailable. Accommodation is supplied by family run guest houses and small hotels with evening meals at locally owned restaurants and pubs.

By using public transport as much as possible we are minimising our transport impact throughout the Highlands which doesn't have a road infrastructure in places to cope with the summer influx of tour buses, minibuses and cars. We can also feature walks such as Ben na Lap which can only be accessed by train.

We have a no litter on hill policy and have impromtu beach and mountain path clean ups where possible. We encourage guests to recycle their waste. We buy new bottles at the start of each trip and then refill them in the week. Old bottles are turned into whitewater rafts for another long term project.

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Railway walking tours of the Scottish Highlands

Reviewed 22 Aug 2011 by Lesley Furness4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


The fabulous scenery in Scotland, particularly on Skye. Then of course scrambling up the north face of Ben Nevis (the tourist route would have been far too easy!!!)

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Just enjoy the wilderness and recognise just how knowledgeable your guide is.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Absolutely

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Great week, well organised, smashing guide and very nice co-hikers. Accommodation and food good. Basically it's as good as you want it to be.

Reviewed 29 Jul 2009 by Julia Hadden4 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


We saw so much of Scotland both on trains and on foot. The scenery is spectacular and the walking is demanding enough to be satisfactory but not too exhausting. The remoteness of Coccour was wonderful but it is a shame that the tea house at the railway station is apparently to be closed in November.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Walking poles are useful and get a little fit before joining as you will enjoy it more.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, we stayed at local B&Bs and hotels.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Excellent!
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