Day 1 Saturday - Journey through the Highlands
Following our departure from Glasgow Central Station (1 pm) and Glasgow Airport (1.30pm) you travel through some of the Highlands most scenic landscapes: along the shores of Loch Lomond, through dramatic Glen Coe, past Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis further and north west with wonderful views of lakes such as Loch Garry and Loch Cluanie.
In Shiel Bridge, surrounded by the peaks of the Kintail mountains on the shore of Loch Duich we find our accommodation and hospitality for the next 5 days.
Day 2 Sunday - Hiking Glen Licht
An excellent first day’s walking in the wide river valley Gleann Licht: At the end of the valley you climb your first pass into the wide mountain scenery and admire an impressive (and refreshing) waterfall.
Walking: 6 hours with breaks, alt 500m
Day 3 Monday - Remote Peninsula Glen Elg
A short but spectacular drive over the steep Ratagan Pass offering superb views of the neighbouring peninsula famous for its wild landscapes, Knoydart, as far as the craggy peaks of the Cuillin Hills on the Isle of Skye.
In the gentle hillside of Glen Elg we discover mysterious ruinous towers left to us by the Pictish people who inhabited Scotland 2000 years ago.
Driving further along the wild coastline we arrive in the tiny and romantic village of Corran where our path takes us along a beautiful pebble beach, through heather and oak forests, always with magnificent views over to Skye and the lonely valleys of Knoydart and its big mountain, Labhar Bhein.
To celebrate the day, we take a delicious cup of tea in Sheena’s wonderfully decorated hut.
Walking: 4 hours, undulating
Day 4 Tuesday - Hiking into Glen Affric
Steadily up and across a hopefully tamed river we head for Loch a’Bhealaich which opens up to famous Glen Affric, a world of waterfalls, lakes, mountains and wide valleys.
In the early evening there is the opportunity for a trip to the nearby picturesque coastal town Plockton with many delightful pubs and possibly some Scottish folk music …
Walking: 5 hours with breaks, alt 500m
Day 5 Wednesday - Torridon and Applecross
An excursion into the spectacular rocky high mountains of Torridon and an inspiring hike in quite a different landscape: a wonderful walk up the high valley of Duibh Mhor along the mighty walls of Torridon’s giant Liathach.
In the afternoon our drive continues along the northern coastline of the stunning and remote peninsula Applecross. Its only village lies in a sheltered bay and offers perfect views, once more, across to the islands of Skye and Raasay.
Our return journey takes us over a breathtakingly alpine pass back to what seems like lively cicilization.
Walking: 3.5 hours with breaks, alt 350m
Day 6 Thursday - The Heart of the Isle of Skye
Sligachan is the heart of the famous Isle of Skye, where all mountain paths and hill walkers meet. We take one of the few paths in the inaccessible Cuillin mountains into the high valley of Coire Lagan where we can catch our breath while watching the climbers on their ropes on far less obvious routes up the mountains
On our way down we are spoilt for choice of views: the spectacular silhouettes of the Small Isles, Rum, Eigg and Canna and the coastline of Skye.
We spend the next 2 night in the Sligachan Hotel, a traditional haven for walkers and climbers.
Walking: 5 Hours with breaks, alt 550m
Day 7 Friday - The North of Skye, Castle Dunvegan
The north of the island offers sandy beaches, cliffs, rocky table mountains as well as a romantic castle! These are the lands of Clan McLeod. This is a versatile day offering culture, history, beach walks, seal watching, possibly a swim in the sea and a picnic.
In the afternoon we stop by at the famous whisky distillery Talisker for a tour and a taste of this delicious life giving water.
In the early evening you are free to stroll up one of the paths into the glens right from our hotel as a farewell walk.
Walking: 2 X 1.5 hours, beach and dunes
Day 8 Saturday - Return Journey via the famous ‘Road to the Isles’
Armadale lies on the lush and green southern coast of the island and is the seat of the chiefs of Clan McDonald. In the former castle grounds you can take an appreciative stroll through the wonderful semi-tropical garden or visit the excellent modern Museum of Clan History offering a deeper perspective of Scottish history.
Around midday we begin our return journey to Glasgow: the traditional ferry takes us to the lively fishing town Mallaig on the mainland and along the spectacular ‘Road to the Isles’ with its sparkly white sandy beaches, romantic sea lochs and, of course, the now famous rail viaduct Harry Potter passes on his way to school.
We arrive in Glasgow around at around 5pm
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