Easyways - Highland Drovers' Trail to Skye

Highland Drovers' Trail to Skye

Highland Drovers' Trail route 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.

On the Highland Drovers' Trail 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.

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	Taxi to the start of walk and great walking by lovely Loch Lochy. Optional stay in a castle! Overnight Invergarry 12.5ml(20km)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Moderate	Basic (except for one of the options on Day 5 which is more suitable for experienced walkers)	Easy to moderate