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THE - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY The remote Kintyre peninsula on the West Coast of is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. What better way to discover the ruined castles, rich wildlife, fabulous local seafood, welcoming hotels and magnificent scenery than on foot.

The Kintyre Way is a magnificent peninsula that feels more island than mainland. This 89 mile self-guided walking holiday allows you to explore the quiet and hidden places, small local fishing villages, the crashing Atlantic waves and the rich wildlife (including otters, seals, seabirds and perhaps a basking shark) of the Kintyre Peninsula.

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 detailed map and pre- departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it. Tour: The Kintyre Way Code: WSSKW1—WSSKW3 HIGHLIGHTS Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday Price: See Website Single Supplement: See Website  Spotting your first otter foraging in cold clear waters of . Dates: April—October Walking Days: 5-7  Enjoying the bracing sea air as you stride along the white sands of Nights: 6-8 Beach while the Atlantic rolls in. Start: , Loch Fyne  Feasting on world renowned langoustines, oysters and mussels pulled fresh from the Finish: Dunaverty sea that day. Distance: 89 Miles Grade: Moderate to Strenuous  Sampling the treats of ’s Famous Distilleries  Watching the sun slide into the mountains of Jura at the end of a rewarding days walking. IS IT FOR ME? Getting out to the Kintyre Peninsula is  Meeting the genuine, friendly people of this remote and distinctly relaxed, forgotten a great experience and one which you corner of Scotland. will not find anywhere else in Britain. Rugged coastline, views out over WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? and Jura and seafood to die for all make this relatively new long distance Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are walk a classic in the making. passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. Each holiday we offer is unique, 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 Kintyre Way. Free Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s, to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track, you will discover the beauty of the landscape, small hotels, country inns and guest- the warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land. We will supply you with a guidebook houses. with a clear map and a pre-departure information pack to guide you every step of the way so there is no Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included but always avail- need for a guide. Your baggage will be collected and moved onto your next accommodation so that you able at accommodation or nearby. are free to walk each day with just a daypack. In the unlikely event you should require emergency support Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door our office is always more than happy to help with your queries. So, from the moment you decide to visit baggage transfer. Scotland and the Kintyre Way you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable self-guided walking Information Pack: Comprehensive holiday. We hope that you will choose to travel with Macs Adventure soon. Guidebook with map. THE KINTYRE WAY

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THE KINTYRE WAY ITINERARY: WSSKW2 ITINERARY: WSSKW3 Popular Self Guided Itineraries: At 89 miles the Kintyre Way fits perfectly into a Description: This version of the trip combines Description: Combine the first two days into one relaxed week of walking between towns and the first two days of the Kintyre Way to help you long day and skip the road section from villages on the Kintyre Peninsula. get off to a flying start. Campbeltown to Machrihanish for a 5 day Walking Days: 6 walking blast of the Kintyre Way. ITINERARY: WSSKW1 Nights: 7 Walking Days: 5 Average Daily Distance: 14 miles Nights: 6 Description: The week long itinerary starts off Grade: Moderate Average Daily Distance: 17 miles with shorter days to get the legs going and Grade: Moderate becomes progressively more challenging. Taxi Day Route Miles transfers will be provide to/from some stage Day Route Miles starting and end points where accommodation is 1 Arrive Tarbert 0 not available. 2 Walk to Clachan 21 1 Arrive Tarbert 0 Walking Days: 7 3 Walk to 9 2 Walk to Clachan 21 Nights: 8 4 Walk to 16 3 Walk to Tayinloan 9 5 Walk to Loch Lussa 12 Average Daily Distance: 12 miles 4 Walk to Carradale 16 Overnight in 5 Walk to Campbeltown 20 Grade: Moderate Campbeltown 6 Walk to Dunaverty 21 6 Walk to Machrihanish 12 7 Onward Travel 7 Walk to Dunaverty 17 Day Route Miles 8 Onward Travel Total Distance 87 1 Arrive Tarbert 0 2 Walk to 11 Total Distance 87 Overnight in Tarbert 3 Walk to Clachan 10 Navigation 4 Walk to Tayinloan 9 This route is waymarked and much of it follows a 5 Walk to Carradale 16 6 Walk to Loch Lussa 12 well laid out path so you will not need to be a Overnight in competent navigator with map and compass, Campbeltown though some experience with both may be 7 Walk to Machrihanish 12 beneficial. The walking surface is on everything 8 Walk to Dunaverty 17 from good walking trails to sandy beaches, 9 Onward Travel forestry roads and rough hillsides.

Total Distance 87

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TRAVEL INFORMATION RECOMMENDATIONS Single Rooms This independent walking holiday is not available Getting to/from Tarbert Walking Direction to solo walkers for logistical reasons but if you require single rooms within your party we will of Tarbert is 95 miles by road from in The walk is normally walked from north to south course try to accommodate your request subject and Bute. By car the journey from Glasgow with that good feel factor of walking to the end of to a single supplement payable to cover the takes 2.5 hours and parking is available in the the peninsula. Walking in reverse is not additional costs we incur. Please note that village. The village is served by a regular Citylink available. singles may not be of the same standard as Bus services from Glasgow to Campbeltown. twins/doubles. Additional Nights Getting from Southend/ Many of our clients choose to add extra nights Meals Campbeltown along the walk to sample more of the wonderful A hearty breakfast is included each morning. From the end of the walk at Southend take a taxi walking and attractions available on The Kintyre Lunch and dinner are not included so you are or local Bus (Operated by ) to Way. Where you spend your extra nights free to choose from the available options. Most of Campbeltown and then the Citylink or West depends on what kind of experience you are your accommodations will more than happy to Coast Motors Service back to Tarbert or all the looking for, so if you want some suggestions, just provide a packed lunch on request and this can way back to Glasgow. get in touch with us and we will be happy to help. be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at Travel Insurance Southend Overnight your accommodation or nearby pubs or restaurants. We strongly recommend taking out travel Southend (Final night) has limited insurance to cover cancellation or curtailment of accommodation and transport links so many of Baggage Transfer your holiday. our clients choose to finish the last days walk in Your bags will be transferred from your Southend/Dunaverty and then catch the bus accommodation as per your itinerary and moved M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL back to Campbeltown or even Tarbert that onto your next overnight accommodation. We afternoon for their final night. Ready for the ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to journey home the following morning. Just let us 15kg per person. know at the time of booking if you would prefer Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit this option. Equipment Our operating policies, office policies, holidays and tours are all designed to minimise impact Your information pack has a detailed equipment Fewer Nights and maximise benefit to the environment and list which includes standard walking gear such as local communities. If you wish to reduce the number of nights we good walking boots or shoes, warm and can tailor your trip to your requirements. waterproof clothes and a day pack. Action & Advocacy Dogs We believe that by engaging our team and HOLIDAY INFORMATION clients in environmental and community projects Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate we can make a real difference. walkers with dogs as many of the Accommodation accommodation providers do not accept pets. Carbon & Communities One of the highlights of this tour is the high Recommended Reading Travel and our business activity does of course standard of the accommodation. We specifically contribute to carbon output and climate change. choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s Walking in Scotland - Lonely Planet We have put several policies in place to minimise to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your Scotland: The Story of a Nation - Magnus our carbon footprint. stay. They all offer a warm welcome to walkers, Magnusson traditional hospitality and delicious local food. Kintyre (Pevensey Island Guides) - Norman S. Newton THE KINTYRE WAY

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Sensitive & Sustainable Excluded curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that  Travel to the start or from the finish of the our holidays are sensitive to the community you walk. ABTA Member are visiting and sustainable over the long term.  Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks. Statement  Travel Insurance. Macs Adventure Holidays CUSTOMER REVIEWS  Personal Equipment. is a Member of ABTA. ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most Taxi transfers or public transport should you  from their travel and assist when things don’t go We are justifiably proud of our reputation for need to skip a stage. outstanding holidays on the Kintyre Way. You according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code can read numerous customer reviews on our HOW TO BOOK website to get a good idea of what to expect from of Conduct. For more information on ABTA, the Macs Adventure on the Kintyre Way. Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme Once you have read all the information in this available to you if you have a complaint, contact factsheet or on our website and decided on your PRICE & AVAILABILITY ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 preferred itinerary, visit our website or give us a 3117 0581 www.abta.com call to confirm availability. You can then book by Activity Availability any of the following methods: Scotland Code This walking holiday is best enjoyed between Book Securely Online: www.macsadventure.com of Conduct April and October. You can start on any date that Telephone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886 suits your travel plans and you will find up to date Macs Adventure is a availability on our website. The Kintyre Way is Fax/Post: Download or request a booking form member of the Activity Scotland Association, the very popular so it is best to book as far in and post it to Macs Adventure, 44 Speirs Wharf, trade association which supports and promotes advance as you are able to. Glasgow, G4 9TH, UK or fax it to +44 (0) 845 activity providers in Scotland. Macs Adventure 527 5688 abides by the Activity Scotland Code of Practice, Price which ensures that your activities are safely and Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on professionally organised, comply with the law Detailed up to date prices for all our Kintyre Way +44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email: and are financially protected. Holidays are available on our website here... [email protected] if you have any queries and one of our expert customer service Included team will be happy to help.  Hand picked bed and breakfast accommodation in ensuite rooms wherever BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE possible.  Door to door baggage transfer.  A detailed info pack and guidebook with map Financial Security for the group leader. In accordance with "The Package Travel,  Emergency telephone support from our office Package Holidays and Package Tours in the event of a problem. Regulations1992" all passengers booking with Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid to us, including repatriation if required (this insurance will not cover repatriation to the country of origin for the passengers outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or