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THE TRAIL

AROUND ’S MOST FAMOUS LOCH

THE LOCH NESS TRAIL - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY The Loch Ness Trail is a delightful 77 mile walk around Scotland’s most famous Loch to and from . It is a relaxed trip where you walk through forests, peaceful canals and alongside Loch Ness.

Starting in the ‘Capital of the Highlands’ Inverness, you follow the trail down to Dores for your first night’s accommodation. You then continue on the trail to and . You now walk on the western shores of Loch Ness as you head up to and . Cruises on Loch Ness can be taken from Fort Augustus, Drumnadrochit and Inverness. Finally you continue walking northeast until reaching the historic town of Inverness for your last night’s accommodation.

Every holiday we offer features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, guidebook with a detailed map and pre-departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it. Tour: The Loch Ness Trail Code: WSSLNT Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday Price: See Website HIGHLIGHTS Single Supplement: See Website Dates: March to October  The Loch Ness Trail offers some of the most stunning views of Britain’ s iconic Loch. Walking Days: 6 Nights: 7  Relax on Dores Pebble beach with expansive views down the length of Loch Ness. Start: Inverness Finish: Inverness  Visit and its superb setting on Loch Ness. Distance: 77 Miles Grade: Moderate  Admire The Falls of Foyers, which is one the most spectacular waterfalls in the

Highlands. IS IT FOR ME?

 Explore Loch Ness by foot and perhaps catch a glimpse of the ! The Loch Ness Trail provides the chance to escape to one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland, this is a wonderful walk along some of the most dramatic scenery in the country. WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? The Loch Ness Trail was frequently used by Robert the Bruce to covertly travel North, so Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are there is a rich history to the area to accompa- passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. Each trip ny its jaw dropping vistas. we offer is unique and tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of the Loch Ness Trail. Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s, Free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track, you will discover the beauty of the small hotels, country inns and guesthous- landscape, the warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land. We will supply you with es. a guidebook with a clear map and a pre-departure information pack to guide you every step of the way so Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included but always availa- there is no need for a guide. Your baggage will be collected and moved onto your next accommodation so ble at accommodation or nearby. that you are free to walk each day with just a daypack. In the unlikely event you should require emergency Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door bag- support our office is always more than happy to help with your queries. So, from the moment you decide to gage transfer. visit Scotland and the Loch Ness Trail you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable self-guided Information Pack: Route notes with walking holiday. We hope that you will choose to travel with Macs Adventure soon. comprehensive map . THE LOCH NESS TRAIL

AROUND SCOTLAND’S MOST FAMOUS LOCH

Overnight: Dores Leaving Drumnadrochit you enjoy a trek through the open farmland which offers uninterrupted ITINERARY: Day 3: Walk to Foyers - 14 miles views of Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness. Today’s walk has the best of both worlds. Start Expansive heather covered moorlands then Days: 8 off with an invigorating climb up the corkscrew await you as you walk through small traditional Walking Days: 6 road where you will be surrounded by stunning hamlets. The last section of your trip is a relaxing Nights: 7 lake views. Followed by some gentle walking downhill walk towards Inverness, following the Average Daily Distance: 13 miles along the shoreline from then canal side paths. Grade: Moderate through woodlands pathways as you reach the Overnight: Inverness village of Foyers. Day Route Miles Day 8: Onward travel. Overnight: Foyers

1 Arrive Inverness 0 Day 4: Walk to Fort Augustus - 13 2 Walk to Dores 10 miles 3 Walk to Foyers 14 4 Walk to Fort Augustus 13 Enjoy some gentle walking along the lakeshore, 5 Walk to Invermoriston 8 and through tranquil woodlands on this delightful

6 Walk to Drumnadrochit 14 amble towards Fort Augustus. Keep your eye out 7 Walk to Inverness 18 for the plentiful wildlife including pheasant and 8 Onward Travel other woodland birds.

Overnight: Fort Augustus Total Distance 77 Day 5: Walk to Invermoriston - 8 miles

From Fort Augustus you begin with a challenging Day 1: Arrive Inverness climb, but the views you get on route are worth it, you can look back over Fort Augustus and right Inverness is a relaxed city and a great place to be based for a couple of days to enjoy the area. across Loch Ness.

Inverness airport is just 15 minutes from Overnight: Invermoriston Inverness city centre, alternatively Glasgow International airport is approx. 3.5 hours from Day 6: Walk to Drumnadrochit - 14 Inverness, with regular bus and train services miles throughout the day. This is another day that starts with a challenging Overnight: Inverness climb through forest track which again allows for

some stunning views over the loch. The Day 2: Walk to Dores - 10 miles remainder of the day is a lot easier and more relaxed as you walk through sparse farmland Your route takes you out of Inverness along the . You will take in views of the which also involves some minor road walking. river, Weir, Loch Dochfour and You then meander through some woodland finally Loch Ness from the beach at Dores. pathways until you reach Drumnadrochit

Combine this with some woodland pathway Overnight: Drumnadrochit walking and this really does make for a engaging days walking. Day 7: Walk to Inverness - 18 miles

THE LOCH NESS TRAIL

AROUND SCOTLAND’S MOST FAMOUS LOCH

HOLIDAY INFORMATION Baggage Transfer Journey Planning: If travelling by public transport the website www.travelinescotland.com has an Navigation Your bags will be transferred from your excellent journey planner. accommodation as per your itinerary and moved This route is waymarked and much of it follows a onto your next overnight accommodation. We Travel Insurance well laid out path so you will not need to be a ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to It is a condition of booking with us that you have competent navigator with map and compass, 18kg per person. though some experience with both may be suitable travel insurance that covers you for beneficial. Equipment cancellation, curtailment, illness or injury. Your information pack has a detailed equipment Additional Nights list which includes standard walking gear such as M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL Many of our clients choose to add extra nights good walking boots or shoes, warm and along the walk to sample more of the wonderful waterproof clothes and a day pack. Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit walking and attractions available on The Loch Ness Trail. Where you spend your extra nights Dogs Our operating policies, office policies, holidays depends on what kind of experience you are Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate and tours are all designed to minimise impact looking for, so if you want some suggestions, just walkers with dogs as many of the and maximise benefit to the environment and get in touch with us and we will be happy to help. accommodation providers do not accept pets. local communities. Accommodation Action & Advocacy One of the highlights of this tour is the high TRAVEL INFORMATION We believe that by engaging our team and standard of the accommodation. We specifically clients in environmental and community projects choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s Getting to/from Inverness we can make a real difference. to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your By Air: Inverness and Glasgow Airports are Carbon & Communities stay. They all offer a warm welcome to walkers, the most convenient. From Glasgow Airport take Travel and our business activity does of course traditional hospitality and delicious local food. the shuttle bus into Glasgow city centre and then contribute to carbon output and climate change. the train (4 hrs) or bus (3 hrs). Single Rooms We have put several policies in place to minimise This independent walking holiday is available to By Train: Trains run throughout the day and our carbon footprint. daily from Glasgow to Inverness and the journey solo walkers but is subject to the additional single Sensitive & Sustainable supplement. Please note that singles may not be takes around 4 hours. Widely regarded as one of of the same standard as twins/doubles. the world’s great rail journeys this is a great way Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that to start your trip. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for our holidays are sensitive to the community you Meals timetables and tickets. are visiting and sustainable over the long term. A hearty breakfast is included each morning. By Bus: Scottish Citylink operates 9 buses Lunch and dinner are not included so you are per day from Glasgow (3 hours) and 8 buses per PRICE & AVAILABILITY free to choose from the available options. Most of day from Glasgow (3 hours) to Inverness. Visit your accommodations will be more than happy to www. citylink.co.uk for timetables and tickets. provide a packed lunch on request and this can Availability By Car: Fort William is 170miles (3 hours) be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at This walking holiday is available between March north of Glasgow on the A9. Parking (not secure) your accommodation or nearby pubs and and October. You can start on any date subject is available in Inverness. You can leave your car restaurants and your info pack will of course at some accommodation we use in Inverness but to availability. You will find up to date availability have details. on our website. The Loch Ness Trail is very please request this at the time of booking. THE LOCH NESS TRAIL

AROUND SCOTLAND’S MOST FAMOUS LOCH

popular so it is best to book as far in advance as you are able to. BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE

Price Financial Security Detailed up to date prices for all our The Loch In accordance with "The Package Travel, Ness Trail Holidays are available on our website here Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations1992" all passengers booking with Included Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all  Hand picked bed and breakfast monies paid to us, including repatriation if accommodation in en-suite rooms wherever required (this insurance will not cover repatriation possible. to the country of origin for the passengers  Door to door baggage transfer. outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or  A detailed info pack / route notes and map for curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the group leader. the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd  Emergency telephone support from our office There is no requirement for Financial Protection in the event of a problem. of day trips, and none is provided. This insurance is only valid for packages booked that Excluded DO NOT include flights.  Travel to the start or from the finish of the walk. Book with Confidence: We are a member of  Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks. ABTA which means you have the benefit of  Travel Insurance. ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We provide full financial protection for your money.  Personal Equipment.  Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage. ABTA Member Statement HOW TO BOOK Macs Adventure Holidays is a Member of ABTA. ABTA and ABTA Once you have read all the information in this Members help holidaymakers to get the most factsheet or on our website , you can then book from their travel and assist when things don’t go online at www.macsadventure.com or by phone according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a on +44 (0) 141 530 8886 or USA Toll Free +1- high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code 866-355-1037. of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on available to you if you have a complaint, contact +44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email: ABTA, 30 Park Street, SE1 9EQ, tel 020 [email protected] if you have any 3117 0581 www.abta.com queries and one of our expert customer service team will be happy to help.