Scintillating Scotland

We’ll hike over several Munros, to the top of the highest point in the UK, around stunning lochs and places where films such as Braveheart, Harry Potter, Alien and The Highander were filmed.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Glencoe
• Ben Nevis & Glen Nevis
• Glenfinnen Viaduct Castle Tioram Fort William Distilleries
• Creag Meagaidh Nature Reserve
• Cairngorms
• Isle of Skye
• Several film locations

SATURDAY MAY 16th FORT WILLIAM

Travel to Glasgow.

SUNDAY MAY 17th GLENCOE

A very varied day with several hikes in and around Glencoe

Hike 1: The Hidden Valley (Coire Gabhail) 2.5 hours

Distance: 4.5km
Ascent: 320m
Terrain: Narrow trail along a steep-sided valley.

MONDAY MAY 18th BEN NEVIS Protected content 7-8 hours

Distance:16 km
Ascent: Protected content
Terrain: Steep, but well made paths on lower half, upper area is rough & very stony.

TUESDAY MAY 19th

Glen Nevis - Steall Meadows, Falls & Ruins 3 hours
Distance: 5.5km Ascent: 200m

Sightseeing / Historical / Cultural / Whiskey Tasting
Glenfinnen Viaduct, Jacobite Monument, Castle Tioram & Ben Nevis Distillery Tour

WEDNESDAY MAY 20th CREAG MEAGAIDGH 8 to 9 hours
Distance : 18 km Ascent : Protected content

THURSDAY MAY 21st The Cairngorms 3 to 4 hours

Distance: 7km Ascent: 600m ascent Terrain: Good tracks

Cultural / Historical / Sightseeing

FRIDAY MAY 22nd ISLE OF SKYE THE QUIRAING 3 to 4 hours

Distance: 7 km Ascent: Protected content ascent
Terrain: Good tracks initially, but rough, rocky & boggy in places.

SATURDAY MAY 23rd

DEPARTURE TO LONDON