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Scotland Retreat Glencoe Trip Notes 24/06/2020 Scotland Retreat: Glencoe Trip Notes | Intrepid Travel Scotland Retreat: Glencoe Overview & Itinerary Start Glencoe, United Kingdom Finish Glencoe, United Kingdom Destination United Kingdom Style Comfort Theme Intrepid Retreats Code BMLS Validity 01 Jul 2020 to 31 Dec 2021 Is this trip right for you? Please ensure you consult your local government’s advice regarding domestic travel prior to booking this trip. This trip includes a cycle around Loch Leven, approximately 30 kilometres long but rather easy. Ability to cycle, however, is essential. https://agents.intrepidtravel.com/uk/gbp/united-kingdom/scotland-retreat-glencoe-133574/tripnotes 1/11 24/06/2020 Scotland Retreat: Glencoe Trip Notes | Intrepid Travel This trip includes a walk of approximately 7 kilometres, which includes a steep and sometimes boggy climb on what can be an eroded and rough path to the ridge. Physical rating Ćđ Ćđ Ćđ Ć Ć This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required. Joining point Glencoe Inn Glencoe Village, Tyndrum Road Ballachulish Glencoe PH49 4HP UNITED KINGDOM Joining point description This welcoming Inn with its stunning location in the shadow of the Pap of Glencoe, overlooking Loch Leven is warm, friendly and full of character. A stay at The Glencoe Inn is all about traditional Scottish hospitality complemented by the nature and adventure that awaits you outdoors. Our comfy and rustic inn will suit travellers from far and wide looking for a great base to explore the magic of Glencoe, walking the West Highland Way or climbing the remote Munros of Meall a' Bhùiridh and Bidean nam Bian. Joining point instructions If you are travelling from the South, follow the A82 in the direction of Fort William at the Tyndrum junction. Continue on the A82, with Glencoe Village on the right, pass the filling station on the left and find The Glencoe Inn a further 100 metres on the left hand side. From the north, take the A82 south from Fort William. The Glencoe Inn is found on the right hand side as you enter Glencoe Village. Use the inn's post code PH49 4HP for navigation. The nearest train station to The Glencoe Inn is Fort William, or alternatively Citylink run a national coach service to and from Glasgow/Edinburgh to Fort William via Glencoe. Problems and emergency contact information While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip. We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the leader to speak to their direct manager. You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. But we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete. For general contact details please use the following page: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ourtrips/contact/ If you have booked an arrival transfer, and you experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find to the driver, please contact the transfer operator directly on the number listed in the joining point instructions in the section above. In the case of a genuine crisis or emergency, Intrepid's Europe Operations Team can be reached on the number listed below: Intrepid's Local Operator: +49 8677 9186 657 https://agents.intrepidtravel.com/uk/gbp/united-kingdom/scotland-retreat-glencoe-133574/tripnotes 2/11 24/06/2020 Scotland Retreat: Glencoe Trip Notes | Intrepid Travel Itinerary z Expand All Day 1: Loch Leven / Glencoe Welcome to you Intrepid Retreat in Glencoe, your home for the next few days. Formed by volcanoes and carved by glaciers, Glencoe sits on the shores of Loch Leven, which feeds into Loch Linnie and out into the inner sea. Begin with a welcome meeting at 9 am, where you’ll meet your host and get an overview of the upcoming itinerary. Afterwards, head to a nearby bike shop to get fitted up for your first active adventure – cycling around Loch Leven (approximately 30 kilometres). Take in striking panoramas of the loch and look out at the burial island of Eilean Munde and nearby Eilean na Comhairle, where clans gathered to mediate local conflicts. The road is mostly quiet and you won’t find yourself puffing up long steep hills, but there’s a satisfying downhill stretch on one side. For a fresh snack along the way, on the north side you’ll find a seafood cafe stocked with produce straight from the local waters. If there’s time, drop into world’s largest indoor ice-climbing wall and see those practicing climbing with a pick. This evening, make the most of the warm atmosphere of a homely place to kick off your boots after an active day. Accommodation Comfort style hotel (1 night) Included Activities Loch Leven - Bike Tour Optional Activities Loch Leven - Seafood Cafe Visit - GBP10 Meals Included Lunch Special Information This trip starts with a group meeting at 9 am on day 1. Please plan your arrival accordingly, as we will head out on the bike ride straight after the meeting. We are happy to book additional accommodation before or after the trip for you, subject to availability. Day 2: Fort William / Glencoe Enjoy some free time this morning after breakfast. Relax or soak up the views on a walk around the village. Then head north up the side of Loch Linnie to Fort William. Take a look at the town’s namesake old fort and hear its history as part of the 17th-century Glencoe Massacre as you walk to the Old Inverlochy Castle. The fortress, on the banks of the river that feeds the loch, is on the site of possibly the oldest castle in Scotland. From here it’s not far to a whisky distillery that’s one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the Isles, looms in the distance. Get an inside insight into what makes this region the home of some of the best whisky in the world with a tour and tasting led by a local expert. See if you can taste the notes of peat smoke, honey and heather from the moors. Let the fresh highland air revive you as you complete your circular walk back though Inverlochy, a village purpose built to house the workers of the nearby Lochaber aluminium smelter. Enjoy a free evening to enjoy highland hospitality and be sure to try some great local produce for dinner. Accommodation Comfort style hotel (1 night) Included Activities Fort William - Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting Fort William - Inverlochy Village Walk https://agents.intrepidtravel.com/uk/gbp/united-kingdom/scotland-retreat-glencoe-133574/tripnotes 3/11 24/06/2020 Scotland Retreat: Glencoe Trip Notes | Intrepid Travel Fort William - Old Inverlochy Castle Meals Included Breakfast Day 3: Sgorr na Ciche / Glencoe Make sure you fill up with breakfast in the morning as today has a heady hike in store. Pull on your walking boots and head to the start of a trail that might not reach the physical heights of its neighbours, but definitely offers apex views. The Pap of Glencoe – in Scots Gaelic Sgorr na Ciche, the peak of the breast – presides over the village and despite its modest height there’s still a wild walk and a fair amount of up to traverse. But you’ll be rewarded with some of the best views in the Central Highlands. This is truly spectacular scenery that demands to be savoured. Light plays across the rippled valley flanks and silvery water as Loch Leven stretches out below, towards the undulating Mamores range and the long ridges of Beinn a’Bheithir running westward. Celebrate conquering the Pap today with a special included dinner tonight. Accommodation Comfort style hotel (1 night) Included Activities Sgorr na Ciche - Hiking to the Pap of Glencoe Glencoe - Traditional Scottish Dinner Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner Special Information Be aware that today’s walk includes a steep and sometimes boggy climb on what can be an eroded and rough path to the ridge. The final ascent of the Pap is rocky and can be scramble-like in places. The walk length is approximately 7 kilometres. Day 4: Glencoe Your Intrepid Retreats experience of the Highlands comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Got a bit more time to spare? Maybe take the ultimate active challenge around this parts and scale Ben Nevis. Meals Included Breakfast Finishing point Glencoe Inn Glencoe Village, Tyndrum Road Ballachulish Glencoe PH49 4HP UNITED KINGDOM https://agents.intrepidtravel.com/uk/gbp/united-kingdom/scotland-retreat-glencoe-133574/tripnotes 4/11 24/06/2020 Scotland Retreat: Glencoe Trip Notes | Intrepid Travel Itinerary disclaimer ITINERARY CHANGES: Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It is important that you print and review a final copy prior to travel so that you have the latest updates.
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