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The 3rangers are the Austrians Peter, Christian and Andi: three friends who’ll accompany you through the Scottish Highlands, Wales and Ireland with a generous dose of fun and enthusiasm. Choo- se from a unique selection of de- lightful natural wonders and exci- ting outdoor adventures. Regar- dless of route, our focus lies con- sistently on the enjoyment of hiking in a unique natural environ- ment, igniting genuine joie de viv- re and going home with a head The 3rangers on the Isle of Skye, Scotland free of cares. Our motto is simply: Just be happy!3rangers began with Peter's first trip to Scotland in “Our aim is for you to enjoy every second of October 2008. When he took his your walking holiday, which is why we rest- very first hike on the West High- rict our group size to 4 to 12 people. Our ho- land Way, it was “love at first lidays are a touch of indulgence, just like the step!”. Today, Peter spends sever- nature we spend our time in. Switch off from al months a year in his favourite the very first step and allow us to prove to you: mountains. He has a clear vision to help as many people as possible Better than any app: The Scottish Highlands, the get closer to the fascination of this mystical island of the unspoiled nature – a type of natu- Druids in Wales and the ral beauty that scarcely exists wild coast of Ireland! anywhere else in Europe in this What are you waiting form. Wales and Ireland round out for?!” the range of hiking choices, inclu- Peter Höher ding the island of Anglesey and the Dingle peninsula. Scotland - Varied landscapes, from rolling in Scotland, you’re never more than 80 km hills to rugged mountain ranges. Landscapes from the coast. The largest inland lake is Loch dotted with heather and gnarled pine forests. Lomond, which boasts the world's only Crystal-clear water in the countless rivers and freshwater mackerel, while Loch Ness and its lakes. Magical places to relax and unwind. A mysterious monster take the title of “most fa- uniquely pure air – and often, no mobile pho- mous”. As surely as Scotland is not England, ne reception or signs of civilisation. The High- the Scottish Highlands and its people will cap- lands makes everyone a nature lover and tivate your heart and mind. sends everyone home with a new sense of strength and invigoration. Wales - The fabled history of the Druids has long been a source of fascination. Legend has Join us for an enjoyable hike through this it that they lived and worked on the tiny is- beautiful country. You’ll visit the home of land of Anglesey off North Wales. An enjoyab- Scotch whiskey to discover how it’s made and le mixture of fact and fiction awaits you on follow in the footsteps of famous national he- the secluded coastal paths - you’re sure to roes! love it! Vast expanses, isolated landscapes – Na- Ireland – It’s not for nothing that this green ture in its purest form! Away from the busiest island is considered a hiking paradise – but hiking routes and reachable in one day of tra- the Dingle Peninsula is where we really want vel. National parks containing more than to go. Peaceful, uncrowded and exceptionally 3,800 km2 of land without public roads. - the- varied, it represents Ireland at its best. No se are the Scottish Highlands. sooner have you descended a mountain than you find yourself on miles of sandy beach. Of These are landscapes that will quickly win y- course, the Irish “pub culture” is an added bo- our heart - think “Braveheart”, “Highlander” nus! or “Lord of the Rings”. Experience the most unforgettable sce- Water is the element of the Highlands, and nes and moments the British Isles has to around 90 percent of the British Isles’ drin- offer. king water originates there. 50,000 km of ri- vers and over 27,000 lakes - so-called “Lochs” - await you. Breathtaking heathland landscapes, stunning Caledonian forests and secluded beaches on just over 11,800 km of coastline – which means that when you hike Coasts, beaches and secluded fishing villages Easy Walking Dates 8-day walking holiday 4 -11 May 2019 Moray Whisky Walk Includes • Assistance at the airports in Vienna and Aberdeen • Cosy evening of preparation and tour briefing after p.P. incl. flight € 1.640,- arrival in Cullen • 7 nights including breakfast (Full Scottish Break- fast) at selected B&Bs and 3-star hotels The Moray Whisky Day 1: Arrival Day 3: Spey Bay - Los- Day 4: Lossiemouth - Walk is a unique combi- Flight to Aberdeen. siemouth Burghead nation of nature and Transfer to Cullen. Stop First, we’ll take the After an enjoyable eve- world-class whisky distil- in Keith – visit to the bus to Spey Bay, where ning at the port town of lery. Moray offers a Strathisla distillery. our hiking day starts. An Lossiemouth, we’ll begin stunning coastline with impressive old railway the day with a walk a- wide sandy beaches, Day 2: Cullen - Buckie bridge will carry us long the beach. Later, dramatic cliffs and beau- The hike starts in a rela- across the River Spey, things get postcard- tiful fishing villages. Ma- xed fashion on the fine the largest river in Scot- perfect: secluded little jestic cliff walks are a sandy beach of Cullen. land. Shortly afterwards, bays, cliff tops and particular highlight, as is Shortly after this comes we’ll reach Garmouth countless “sea stacks”. a visit to the vast the highlight of our day: and then Kingston, Everyone is sure to find Burghead Bay. The The spectacular “Bow which lies on the other their own favourite wooded rear side of the Fiddle Rock”. After a side of the bay. Ahead of place. We’ll pass the bay leads us to Forres break and some time for us lies 7km of secluded East Beach of Hopeman and then on to Dunphail. serious photography, sandy beach for strolling and, shortly before Visits to the Strathisla we’ll make our way to and relaxing. In the mi- Burghead Well, we’ll and Benromach distille- the picturesque former ddle of this section, we’ll arrive in the old fishing ries are planned for the fishing villages of Fin- arrive at a mini rock village of the same na- first and penultimate dochty and Portknockie. island known as Boars me, where another night days of the tour. The A leisurely coastal cliff Head Rock. We’ll then by the sea awaits. Wal- star of the itinerary, walk takes us on to pass Seatown before king time: 3h30, easy however, is our excursi- Buckie, the day's final reaching Lossiemouth, on to the newly-built destination and a de- our final destination for Day 5: Whisky Day Macallan distillery and lightful harbour town. the day. Walking time: After breakfast, our bus then to the Speyside Walking time: 2h30, 4h, easy will bring us to Macallan Cooperage on the wal- easy distillery, where we’ll king-free “Whisky Day”. P A G E 4 2 0 1 9 - THE CATALOG - 3 R A N G E RS.COM • All transfers Number of participants • Flight from Vienna to Aberdeen or from Germa- Minimum number of participants: 4 persons ny / Switzerland to Aberdeen Maximum number of participants: 12 persons Surcharge for 4-6 persons: € 180 Optional Flat rate p.p. excl. flight: €1,440 • Your personal photo book - € 99 Surcharge for single occupancy: € 280 Not included Registration deadline: All personal purchases, tips, other meals and One month before departure drinks Highlights Covesea Lighthouse - Moray Cost Way - Cullen Cliffs enjoy a guided tour and at Findhorn village, whe- be waiting to bring us Speyside Cooperage tasting. A short walk re our route departs back to Forres. Our Macallan, Strathisla, Ben- down to the River Spey from the coast and the week of hiking will con- romach Distillery will bring us to Craigela- Moray Firth Trail for the clude with a visit to the chie. We’ll take a break first time. 4km later, our Benromach distillery. at the Highlander Inn hiking day draws to a Walking time: 3h30, before visiting the Spey- close. Walking time: easy side Cooperage to learn 4h30, medium about the barrels that 8th day: Return jour- are so crucial to the tas- Day 7: Forres - Dun- ney te of good Scotch whis- phail After our last “Full Scot- key. Right at the beginning of tish Breakfast”, we’ll the day, we’ll arrive at depart from Forres and Day 6: Burghead - the distillery of Dallas return to Aberdeen air- Forres Dhu, which was closed port. Return flight. The first half of today’s in 1983 and has been path leads us through transformed by Historic the dunes of Roseisle Scotland into a memorial Forest – the kind of to the traditional art of sight you don’t see whiskey distilling. To- every day! With a bit of day, we’ll spend the luck, we’ll meet one of entire hike walking the forest’s most famous through fields and scat- inhabitants, the red tered forests, as well as squirrel. After that, we’ll on former railroad follow the course of tracks. Upon our arrival Burghead Bay to arrive at Dunphail, the bus will 2 0 1 9 - THE CATALOG - 3 R A N G E RS.COM P A G E 5 A comfortable way to experience Scotland’s most magical island Easy Walking Dates 8-day walking holiday 18 – 25 May 2019 Isle of Skye Walk Includes • Personal assistance at the airports in Vienna and Inver- ness • Cosy preparation evening and tour briefing after arrival p.P.