West Highlands and the Isle of Skye
Grade: Flexible
This holiday explores some of the best walks in the West Highlands and encompasses some of Scotland’s classic rail journeys. Experience a section of the West Highland Way, the wilds of Rannoch Moor, the misty isle of Skye and a west coast fishing town. Our flexible itinerary allows for 4 full walking days plus shorter walks on travel days. A choice of walking options will be provided allowing you to choose the ones most appealing to you. Sightseeing opportunities are also available. During the week you will travel on Scotland's two most scenic railway lines passing through mountain and moor, by lochside and river. What better way to enjoy the wide variety of West Highland scenery.
Two different accommodation options are available. The hotel/guest house option uses small hotels and guest houses and includes breakfasts. The price is based on 2 people sharing a room.
The hostel/bunkhouse option uses a mix of SYHA hostels and independent bunkhouses. No meals are included but the hostels have self-catering facilities and there are eating places nearby. Hostel accommodation is in shared bunkrooms.
Optional activities that may be available include:
- Steam train journey from Fort William to Mallaig – summer months only
- Visit to the remote Knoydart Penninsula – not available on Tuesday or Wednesday departures
- Visit to Eilean Donan Castle – arrival at Inverness will be in the evening
- If you are interested in any of the above please contact our office to discuss your requirements before making your booking.
Start: Glasgow – flexible start time
Finish: Inverness mid afternoon – connections back to Glasgow
Availability:
Summer - April, May, June, July, August, September, early October
Winter - October, November, December, January, February, March
All departures subject to accommodation availabilty
Departure days:
Summer - Any day of the week
Winter - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
NB: Sunday departures during winter do not arrive back in Inverness until early evening
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Travel on the West Highland line to the Tyndrum area
Days 2 – 3: Walking options from Tyndrum
Day 4: Complete the West Highland Line, via Fort William, to Mallaig on the west coast
Day 5: Walking options from Mallaig
Day 6: Ferry to Skye
Day 7: Walking options on Skye
Day 8: Travel back to the mainland and onward via the Kyle line to Inverness
Your Independent Walking Holiday includes:
- 7 nights accommodation in either guest houses and hotels or 7 nights in hostels
- 7 breakfasts (hotel and guest house option only)
- 4 days rail travel
- Ferry to Skye
Not included:
- Meals except as stated
- 1 essential local bus journey (Sunday departures require 2 bus journeys)
- Optional tours and entry fees
- Onward travel from Inverness
Book Your Independent Walking Holiday
| Option | Price | SRS | Choose your date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest House/Hotel
(2 or more) |
£499 pp | £100 | |
| Hostel
(Individual) |
£399 | n/a | |
| Hostel
(2 or more) |
£345 pp | n/a |
2 or more: Minimum 2 people per booking
Individual: Individual bookings
