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Hikers on the West Highland Way
West Highland Way
8 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
Walk through the stunning Scottish Highlands
from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis on this iconic route
Dramatic coastal landscapes of the John Muir Way | John Millen
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Drymen 2 | Walk to Rowardennan passing Loch Lomond (6‐ 7hrs) 3 | Walk in the shadow of Ben Lomond to Ardlui (6‐7hrs) 4 | Taxi or walk to Crianlarich and continue on foot to Inverarnan (7‐9hrs) 5 | Walk to Rannoch Moor and Kingshouse (4‐5hrs) 6 | Pass the impressive mountain Buachaille Etive Mor to Kinlochleven (5hrs) 7 | Walk past Ben Nevis en route to Fort William (6.5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available, 1 night in a bunkhouse (rooms sleeping 2, 4 or 6 people) with shared facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfer Ardlui to Crianlarich if required
NOTES: 10 day version available.
Scotland by Bike and Boat
8 DAY GUIDED CYCLING
Discover Scotland’s Inner Hebrides and
famous highlands by bike and boat
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Oban 2 | Cycle along a remote peninsula then ferry to the island of Luing and cycle to Tobernochy (36km/22mi) 3 | Cross to Crinan, cycle along the canal and on to Loch Caolisport, cruise to the Isle of Jura (35km/21mi) 4 | Cycle on the north of the Isle (27km/17mi) 5 | Cycle on hilly terrain and marvel at the natural Scottish beauty on Mull Island (60km/37mi) 6 | Explore the northern part of the Island of Mull by bike and head to Salen, cross to Lochaline (50km/31mi) 7 | Cross the highlands to Kingairloch, then by boat back to Oban (26km/16mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities (supplement applies for a single cabin) GUIDES: experienced crew including English speaking cycle guide BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including overview maps per cabin EQUIPMENT: 21 speed hybrid bike rental with pannier (electric bike available on request ‐ supplement applies) PLUS: bed linen and towels
NOTES: Itinerary subject to change according to weather conditions. Flat rate for all drinks on board and drinking water supplied for the cycling tours ‐ GBP50 payable locally.
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Fort William
Kingshouse Drymen
Scotland
Daily from 24 Mar to 4 Oct (except 23 to 26 May)
Scotland Edinburgh
DATES
Daily from 2 Apr to 8 Oct
B&B / HOSTEL
GRADE 3
John Muir Way
12 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
A symbolic walk linking Dunbar, Loch Lomond and Helensburgh creating
a Scottish Coast to Coast hike. ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Helensburgh 2 | To Balloch (4.5hrs) 3 | To Strathblane (7hrs) 4 | To Kilsyth (6‐7hrs) 5 | To Falkirk (5hrs) 6 | To Linlithgow (3hrs) 7 | To South Queensferry (6hrs) 8 | Edinburgh (5.5hrs) 9 | Port Seton (5hrs) 10 | To North Berwick (6‐7hrs) 11 | To Dunbar (5.5hrs) 12 | Trip Concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 11 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights in small guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer & emergency hotline
GUESTHOUSE
GRADE 2
Scotland
Salen
Oban
Crinan Craighouse
DATES
08 Jun 15 Jun 22 Jun 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug
‐ 15 Jun ‐ 22 Jun ‐ 29 Jun ‐ 24 Aug ‐ 31 Aug ‐ 07 Sep
BOAT
GRADE 3
Cycling on the Inner Hebrides in Scotland | Scott Kirchner
Helensburgh
DATES
Dunbar