Highland Drovers Trail to Skye
Any day start April to October
Based on an old Drovers' trail, this trek takes you into some of the most
remote and magnificent areas in the Western Highlands. You start from
Fort William and finish on the Isle of Skye. You can return on the
famous West Highland Line from Mallaig or instead travel to the Highland
Capital of Inverness.
Journey north beside the famous Caledonian Canal by lochs and forests through the Great Glen to Invergarry. From here you head west through Glen Garry by remote forest trails and scenic lochs to Tomdoun. Walk from Kinloch Hourn through some truly stunning scenery to reach the west coast at Arnisdale.
Fort William - Skye
5 walking days/6 nights accommodation with first night in Fort William and the last night on the beautiful Island of Skye
Day 1 |
Travel to overnight in Fort
William. Options include travelling
north from Glasgow on the West Highland Line and a visit to
the Ben Nevis Distillery on arrival in Fort William. |
Day 2 |
Walk from Fort William to Gairlochy/Spean Bridge following the famous Great Glen Way. Pass Neptunes Staircase - a flight of locks which lift boats by 64 feet: continue along the flat Caleddonian Canal towpath to Gairlochy.
Overnight Spean Bridge 10ml(16km) |
Day 3 |
Transfer back to Gairlochy and continue along the Caledonian Canal beside beautiful Loch Lochy. Optional stay in a castle! Mostly forest track with open views over the loch. No significant height gain.
Overnight Invergarry 12.5ml(20km) |
Day 4 |
Leave the Great Glen Way and walk through forest and glen towards the wild country. The route is mostly forest trail and drovers track with open views all the way. No significant height gain. Packed lunch included.
Overnight Tomdoun 11ml(17.5km) |
Day 5 |
Transfer to Kinloch Hourn for the scenic remote walk from Loch Beag. Travel west by Lochain Dubh and Glen Arnisdale to join the surfaced road at Corran near Arnisdale: transfer to overnight at Glenelg 10ml(16km)
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Day 6 |
Cross over to Skye on a quaint ferry to Kylerhea and walk in Sleat" the Garden of Skye". The walk starts neat Ardvasar and ends inTarkavaig.The first part is on paths and the second is on pathless rough ground. It is very remote with wonderful views over to the Inner Hebrides and tha Cuillins of Skye.
Height gain 150m: overnight Armadale on Skye 8ml(13km) |
Day 7 |
Return south via Mallaig and Fort William or travel to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands |
Your Package includes:
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5 days self-led walking
- 6 nights accommodation with full Scottish Breakfast
- 4 packed lunches
- Daily baggage transfers
- Taxis
Charter boat
- High detail maps and route description
Not Included
- Evening meals, some packed lunches and drinks
- Transport to the start of the walk at Fort William and from the end of the walk at Armadale
- Optional extra night in Fort William to climb Ben Nevis
- Travel insurance
Price
£475 per person
based on two persons sharing a twin/double room.
Sorry but we cannot accommodate solo walkers on this trek.
Availability
May to September but please complete the enquiry form OR
Email:info@easyways.com regarding specific starting dates.
Optional Extras
Rest day Glenelg: £45 per person (includes packed lunch)
Hotel upgrade on last night in Skye: £75 per person(includes taxi transfer)
Key symbols
 Difficulty
of Terrain |
 Route Finding
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 Navigational
Skills
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Moderate |
Basic |
Moderate |
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