Highland Drovers'
Trail to Skye
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.
Whilst
there is some unavoidable tarmac walking on very quiet minor roads,
this is compensated by the remoteness and truly stunning scenery.
Among the highlights are a charter boat on a remote loch, especially
arranged to take you to the isolated accommodation on the lochside
and a visit to some Pictish Brochs. A rest day is included in this
remote area when you have the option of hill walking nearby or a boat
trip for a day's walking in the Knoydart wilderness.
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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. |
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Day 2 |
Taxi to the start
of walk and great walking by lovely Loch Lochy. Optional stay
in a castle!
Overnight Invergarry 12.5ml(20km) |
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Day 3 |
Leave the
Great Glen and take your first steps through forest and glen
towards the wild country. Forest and drovers tracks all the way.
Overnight Tomdoun, Inn accommodation. 11 ml(18km) |
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Day 4 |
Truly stunning
scenery as you approach Knoydart on the walk to remote Kinlochhourn: return by taxi to overnight at Tomdoun 16 ml(26km) |
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Day 5 |
Sail by chater boat to Arnisdale and continue trekking in this scenic wilderness area: perhaps catch a glimpse of otters, eagles or seals. Choice of routes depending on the weather
Overnight Glenelg 10/12ml(16/19km) |
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Day 6 |
Cross over to
Skye on the quaint ferry to Kylerhea and enjoy a walk in the Sleat Peninsula, "the Garden of Skye". Wonderful views over the Inner Hebrides and the Skye Cuillins.
Overnight Armadale on Skye 8ml(13km) |
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Day 7 |
Return south via Mallaig and Fort William or travel to Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands |
Package includes:
- 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
Evening meals
Evening meals are not included but are available at the accommodation or nearby
Cost
£495 per person - based on two persons sharing a double room.
Sorry but we cannot accommodate solo walkers on this trek.
Availability
May to September but please enquire
regarding specific starting dates.
Optional Extras
Rest day Glenelg: £28 per person (includes packed lunch)
Hotel upgrade on last night in Skye: £50 per person(includes taxi transfer)
Key symbols
Difficulty
of Terrain |
Route
Finding |
Navigational
Skills |
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Moderate |
Basic (except for one of the options on Day 5 which is more suitable for experienced walkers) |
Easy to moderate |
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