Scot-Trek

Saturday 11th September - Saturday 18th September 2010

Bay of Roses and the Pyrenees Foothills

A return to this extremely popular Spanish holiday. Based at Roses on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, just south of the French border, we have access to a wide range of varied and attractive walks, many new and some absolutely spectacular, as we trek in the foothills of the Pyrenees and along the Bay of Roses. Roses is a lively, attractive, traditional seaside town with a lovely atmosphere.

The walks are extremely varied. Several will be along the Bay of Roses. One visits Cap de Creus, the most easterly point in Spain and they all offer visits to tiny little sandy coves, picturesque coastal villages and the welcoming warm waters of the Mediterranean.

We visit little chapels perched on the hilltops and accessible via beautiful glens. We visit a remarkable landscapes full of volcanoes and we follow a river up a twisting canyon to a hidden series of pools and waterfalls. Paths are excellent throughout and unbelievably for us, dry! The temperature should be in the low 20s C. We average 8 - 10 miles a day. There is the a day off on Wednesday. Excursions to nearby sites such as the Dali Museum at Figueres can be organised.

We are based at the justifiably popular and extremely comfortable Hotel Maritim in Roses. This is yards from the beach and the Mediterranean.

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Friday 24th September - Sunday 26th September 2010

Fife Coastal Trail

We walk along the most northern section of this trail between Fife Ness and the Tay Road Bridge. Glorious sea views virtually all weekend as we are follow the North Sea coast north and west. The terrain varies from rugged coastline to long sandy beaches and includes a tour around historic St Andrews.

One walk is from Fife Ness heading west to St Andrews. This section is along dramatic cliff tops and through open countryside past many traditional farms and stately homes.

We pass the rocky headlands of Cambo Ness, Buddo Ness and Kinkell Ness before reaching St Andrews with its many architectural and historic treasures. The other day we start at Leuchars and walk through the nature reserve of Tentsmuir Forest before reaching Tentsmuir Point. We are now on the Firth of Tay and we follow this through Tayport to the end of the Trail at the Tay Road Bridge. We average 8 -10 miles a day. Our base is St Andrews which offers a great range of facilities to meet any taste.

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Friday 22nd October - Sunday 24th October 2010

Solway Sojourn

New holiday weekend on the shores of the Solway Firth. From our charming base at Kippford we enjoy a series of walks along the beaches, peninsulas and cliffs of the Solway. The walks are on excellent paths and the views out to sea and across to the Lake District are superb. Whether the sea is quiet or the waves are crashing in, this is a wonderful place to be walking.

One walk is along the coast between Kippford and Rockcliffe and is one of the most attractive coastal walks in Scotland as we follow the cliff top path through delightful hamlets and wooded copses. Another walk will be along one of the many sandy beaches which stretch along the Solway, around the wild Balcarry Point and the option of taking a causeway to one of the headlands in the Rough Firth or Auchencairn Bay. If you feel more energetic there are a few easy ascents up to viewpoints for those glimpses across to England and the Lake District Hills.

We stay at the well-known Anchor Hotel famous for its good food and wonderful atmosphere. Being located right in the middle of the pretty fishing/yachting village of Kippford on the shore of the Solway Firth also helps!

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Friday 5th November - Sunday 7th November 2010

Arran

Weekend away from it all on the magnificent island of Arran. Based in Brodick we have low and high-level options around Glen Rosa, Lochranza, Glen Sannox, Goat Fell and Brodick Castle. Everything from easy forest trails and coastal strolls to the fine ridges above Glen Rosa. The Autumn colours in this area are absolutely spectacular. Always a great favourite. Another highlight this year will be looking across the water to the Guy Fawkes bonfires and rocket displays on the Ayrshire coastline.

As the Arran Coastal Path evolves we hope to add new sections of this to our existing programmes. Whatever the final itinerary it will include walks along the beaches and shoreline, easy walks through absolutely stunning woodland, and the option of climbing up Goat Fell. There are also excellent retail opportunities as we shall stop off at some of the names which make Arran well-known eg Arran Aromatics, James Chocolate Shop and Wooley's Bakery.

We are based at the extremely comfortable and cosy Dunvegan House Guest House looking onto the bay in Brodick.

Price includes the ferry crossing between Ardrossan and Brodick

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Friday 26th November - Sunday 28th November 2010

Holy Island + Bamburgh

Holy Island and this stretch of the Northumberland Coast is well worth a visit. It is an enchanting island which offers a fairy tale castle, a beautiful village with medieval abbey, cliffs, sandy beaches and rocky coves. Across the bay on the Northumberland mainland is a fine sandy beach stretching for miles south towards the magnificent Bamburgh Castle.

One walk is on Holy Island and tide permitting we can walk across the Pilgrims Way. This 90 minute walk is through the shallow waters of the bay and along the sandy beaches. We then explore the Nature Reserve at the west side of this small island and wander amongst sand dunes, along cliffs and down to rocky coves. Another walk is around the village itself where we explore the medieval abbey, the dramatically sited castle and the quaint streets and houses. There is also a new walk south from near the causeway to Bamburgh. This is an exhilarating walk along a series of sandy beaches to the pretty village of Bamburgh. Walking is very gentle on excellent paths.

We are based at the friendly and comfortable Crown & Anchor Inn with its roaring coal fire. We might also stay at another inn as required.

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