Walking Holidays
August 2017
Monday 21st August - Saturday 26th August 2017
Harris + south Lewis
Five days in the Outer Hebrides. One trek is to Reinigeadail, the last village in Britain to have public road access, as we follow the ‘Posties’ path. We also wander along Luskentyre the most beautiful beach in Scotland, take the Coffin road to the Golden Road and visit the remarkable St Clements Church at Rodel. We head north one day to walk in southern Lewis.
| Grade | 1-2 - what does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Availability | Sorry, fully booked but we are taking names for the waiting list |
| Price | £520 |
| Departure | 7 am from Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station for the journey up to Uig. We then get the ferry across to Tabert in Harris |
| Accommodation | Dinner, Bed + Breakfast at traditional 3* Harris Hotel in Tarbert. |
September 2017
Friday 1st - Monday 4th
Raasay
Weekend on this beautiful green island lying between Skye and the mainland... show more
Friday 1st September - Monday 4th September 2017
Raasay
Weekend on this beautiful green island lying between Skye and the mainland. Virtually no traffic so it’s perfect for walkers. Highlights include ‘Callum’s Road’, an easy ascent of Dun Can one of the best viewpoints in Scotland, strolls along the fine coastline and many historic remains.
Three spaces still available but booking must be made by August 11th.
| Grade | 1-2 or 1-3 - what does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Availability | 3 spaces |
| Price | £375 |
| Departure | 7 am from Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow for bus up to Sconser on Skye. Then short ferry crossing to Raasay |
| Accommodation | Bed + Breakfast at the magnificent recently restored Raasay House. |
Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th
West Highland Way Weekend
We depart on Saturday morning for the Kingshouse Hotel at the edge of the Rannoch Moor and Glencoe... show more
Saturday 9th September - Sunday 10th September 2017
West Highland Way Weekend
We depart on Saturday morning for the Kingshouse Hotel at the edge of the Rannoch Moor and Glencoe. From there we follow the Way into Glencoe, over the Devil’s Staircase and then make the long descent into our accommodation in Kinlochleven. On Sunday we walk through the Moine Mohr into Glen Nevis and onto Fort William.
| Grade | Grade 2 - what does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Availability | Sorry, fully booked but we are taking names for the waiting list |
| Price | £90 |
| Departure | |
| Accommodation | Bed + Breakfast in Kinlochleven. |
Saturday 23rd - Saturday 30th
Slovakia
Slovakia Our first visit to the foothills of the Tatras mountains which straddle the Slovak-Polish frontier... show more
Saturday 23rd September - Saturday 30th September 2017
Slovakia
Slovakia Our first visit to the foothills of the Tatras mountains which straddle the Slovak-Polish frontier. Excellent variety of walks on good paths in an area of mountains, green valleys and woods. Very scenic and often spectacular including the Ice Caves. We also visit some historic villages which are UNESCO listed.
Three spaces still remaining but booking must be made by August 15th.
| Grade | 1 - 2/3 - what does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Availability | 3 spaces |
| Price | Price £690 which does not include the return flights - costing about £100 - between Glasgow and Krakow just over the border in Poland |
| Departure | Edinburgh Airport 17.45 for flight to Krakow in Poland and then transfer over the border to Slovakia. We return from Krakow to Edinburgh. |
| Accommodation | Dinner, Bed + Breakfast in Stary Smokovec near the regional capital of Poprad. |
October 2017
Wednesday 4th - Sunday 8th
Iona + Staffa
Iona away from the summer crowds is a very special place... show more
Wednesday 4th October - Sunday 8th October 2017
Iona + Staffa
Iona away from the summer crowds is a very special place. Having Bed + Breakfast at the wonderful St Columba Hotel makes it even more memorable. Iona has a history and spirituality unequalled in Scotland. The landscape is gentle and beautiful with sandy beaches, wild bays and glorious views. The walks are easy and mainly flat although you can spend 15 minutes and climb the highest hill! We shall also discover the hidden
marble quarry near St Columba’s Bay. We spend one half day sailing across to Staffa to
explore Fingal’s Cave.
| Grade | 1-2 - what does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Availability | 4 spaces |
| Price | £395 |
| Departure | We depart at 10 am from Buchanan Street bus station on the bus to Oban. We then get the ferry to Mull, a bus across the island to Fionnphort then make the short ferry crossing to Iona |
| Accommodation | Bed + Breakfast at the very comfortable 3* St Columba Hotel |
Friday 20th - Monday 23rd
Solway Sojourn
Based at the pretty yachting centre of Kippford we follow sections of the magnificent Coastal Path which follows the Solway estuary... show more
Friday 20th October - Monday 23rd October 2017
Solway Sojourn
Based at the pretty yachting centre of Kippford we follow sections of the magnificent Coastal Path which follows the Solway estuary. We walk on excellent paths beyond Kippford to Rockcliffe through pretty and open scenery. We shall walk across to a tidal island and explore some rocky headlands.
| Grade | 1-2 - what does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Availability | Sorry, fully booked but we are taking names for the waiting list |
| Price | £245 |
| Departure | We leave the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, at 3 pm |
| Accommodation | Bed+ Breakfast at Anchor Hotel |
November 2017
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th
Fife Coastal Trail: the East Neuk
Welcome return to the outstanding section of this long distance route... show more
Friday 3rd November - Sunday 5th November 2017
Fife Coastal Trail: the East Neuk
Welcome return to the outstanding section of this long distance route. Based in Anstruther we explore the picturesque villages and coastline between Earlsferry and Crail. The paths are excellent and we meander past beaches and along cliff tops. The villages are amongst the most attractive in all of Scotland.
| Grade | 1-2 - what does this mean? |
|---|---|
| Availability | Only 1 space left - book now! |
| Price | £200 |
| Departure | 3 pm from the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow |
| Accommodation | Bed + Breakfast at the Bank House in Anstruther. |
