5-Night Scottish Highlands Guided Walking for Solos Holiday Tour Style: Guided Walking Destination: Scotland Trip code: LLBOS 2 & 3 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Walking is a great way to meet new friends. We welcome individual travellers on all of our holidays, but on Guided Walking for Solos the entire holiday is especially for single guests. Enjoy likeminded company and a great selection of walks in the Scottish Highlands. Discover dramatic glens dominated by the jagged ridges and peaks of Britain's highest mountains. TRIP SUITABILITY This trip is graded Activity Level 2 and 5, Discover the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands on our guided walks. We offer the opportunity to climb famous summits, with many 'Munros' (mountains over 3,000ft) on our itinerary. Alternatively explore the dramatic valleys and coastal paths seeking out the best viewpoints. Join our friendly and knowledgeable guides who will bring this stunning ladscape to life. • Our experienced guides offer the choice of three different walks each day • Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 • We provide flexible holidays. Join our guided walks, explore independently, or relax at Alltshellach. ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check-in to your room from 2:30 p.m. onwards (upgraded rooms from 1 p.m.) Please join us for afternoon tea. Day 2: Remote Ardgour Option 1 - Across The Corran Ferry Distance: 8½ miles (13½ km) Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m) In Summary: A walk with two distinct sections either side of Loch Linnhe. We start at Onich and follow forest trails towards Inchree with its splendid waterfalls. We then take the Corran ferry across to Ardgour for a pleasant woodland walk in the grounds of Ardgour House. Highlight: See the Scottish mountains from a different perspective as we take the short ferry crossing over the Corran narrows, where Loch Linnhe is forced into a small channel. Option 2 - Maclean’s Towel Distance: 6 miles (10km) Ascent: 2,450 feet (760m) In Summary: Cross on the Corran ferry to the Ardgour Peninsula, then climb the side of the spectacular Maclean’s Towel waterfall to the summit of Meall Breac. Highlight: An opportunity to walk in the tranquil mountains of Ardgour. Throughout the walk there are great views over the immense Loch Linnhe, with the mountains of Glen Coe beyond. Option 3 - Sgurr Na H-Eanchainne Distance: 7½ miles (12km) Ascent: 2,750 feet (840m) In Summary: Cross on the Corran ferry to walk in the mountains of the Ardgour Peninsula. Our route takes us past Maclean's Towel waterfall then around the ridge onto the summit of Sgurr na h-Eanchainne. Highlight: At just over 700 metres high, Sgurr na h-Eanchainne provides a good warm-up for higher peaks visited later in the holiday. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Day 3: Kentallen Peninsula And The Hills Around Loch Leven Option 1 - Kentallen Peninsula Distance: 8 miles (12½km) Ascent: 800 feet (240m) In Summary: A coastal walk around the Kentallen Peninsula is a wonderful contrast to the inland mountains. Our route takes us around Cuil Bay and Kentallen Bay to finish in Kentallen village. Highlight: The headland of Rubha Mor offers sweeping views across Loch Linnhe to the Isle of Mull and is a great place for spotting birds and seals. Option 2 - Sgorr A’Choise Distance: 8½ miles (13½km) Ascent: 2,300 feet (690m) In Summary: Walk from Glen Coe along a beautiful valley then upwards to the airy summit of Sgorr a’Choise. We descend on the rocky south west ridge before following Gleann an Fhiodh to Ballachulish. Highlight: Sgorr a’Choise is modest in height compared to the neighbouring peaks; but it's an excellent viewpoint overlooking Loch Leven. Option 3 - Beinn A’ Bheithir Distance: 7 miles (11½km) Total ascent: 3,400 feet (1,030m) In Summary: Climb the Munro of Sgorr Dhearg, one of the twin peaks clearly visible across the loch from Alltshellach. From Ballachulish we ascend a rocky spur onto the main ridge of the Beinn a’ Bheithir mountain ridge and later descend through the wooded valley of Gleann a’ Chaolais to Alltshellach. Highlight: Choose a clear day and you'll be rewarded with an inspiring mountain panorama. Day 4: Hills And Tracks Around Kinlochleven Option 1 - Loch Eilde Mor Distance: 7½ miles (12km) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Ascent: 1,750 feet (520m) In Summary: Discover the mountains, valleys and waterfalls around Kinlochleven at the head of Loch Leven. We'll ascend past the Grey Mare’s Tail Waterfall up onto the Old Military Road, and on to Loch Eilde Mor. Highlight: Loch Eilde Mor is a beautiful mountain lake set among the wilderness below the Mamore mountains. Option 2 - Beinn Na Caillich Distance: 8 miles (12½km) Ascent: 3,200 feet (980m) In Summary: Follow the undulating mountain ridge over the summits of Mam na Gualainn and Beinn na Caillich, before descending to join the West Highland Way to Kinlochleven. Highlight: The 'Corbett' summit of Mam na Gualainn commands a fine view over Loch Leven and towering mountains of Glen Coe. Option 3 - Na Gruagaichean Distance: 8½ miles (13½km) Total ascent: 3,800 feet (1,160m) In Summary: Ascend past the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall onto the Mamore mountains. Our superb high-level ridge walk links the summits of Sgorr Eilde Beag and Na Gruagaichean before descending the southern spur of the mountain back to Kinlochleven. Highlight: With 14 Munro summits, the rugged Mamore ridge contains some of Scotland's finest mountain walking. Day 5: Mountains Of Glen Coe Option 1 - Glen Etive To Glen Coe Distance: 8 miles (12½km) Ascent: 1,700 feet (520m) In Summary: Walk from Glen Etive to Glen Coe between the spectacular ridges of Buachaille Etive Beag and Buachaille Etive Mor. Our path crosses a pass known as the Lairig Gartrain, then descends to Glen Coe and along the West Highland Way to the Kingshouse Inn. Highlight: A spectacular walk beneath the towering mountains of Glen Coe. Look out for Red Deer and Golden Eagles as you discover this amazing landscape. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Option 2 - Stob Dearg Distance: 7 miles (11½km) Ascent: 2,950 feet (900m) In Summary: Climb to the top of one of Scotland's most iconic mountains - Buachaille Etive Mor. We have a steep ascent to the summit of Stob Dearg (1,022m), then an equally steep descent to the valley. Highlight: Buachaille Etive Mor, its name meaning ‘The Big Herdsman of Etive’, is the towering peak that guards the eastern entrance to Glen Coe. Option 3 - Buachaille Etive Mor Distance: 9½ miles (15km) Ascent: 3,200 feet (980m) In Summary: Ascend steeply from Glen Coe up a rocky path through Coire Altruim onto Buachaille Etive Mor. We'll then follow the undulating ridge to the summit of Stob Dearg then descend and follow the valley to the Kingshouse inn. Highlight: From the top there's a an eagle’s eye view over Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe stretching out beneath. Day 6: Departure Day Enjoy a final breakfast before making your way home. Departure Test ACCOMMODATION Alltshellach Situated in a stunning location on the shores of Loch Leven, Alltschellach is a stately Scottish house set amid a rugged landscape. The house is a picture of Highland solidity, with spectacular views of craggy mountains and grassy slopes beyond the loch. This pocket of domesticity lets you admire nature at your leisure though, sipping tea or G&T as you watch clouds scud across the sky. In fact, this one-time home of the Bishop of Argyll & the Isles has been recast as a hiker’s hotel, with an air of old-world splendour, excellent accommodation, a generous indoor pool, three lounges and a supremely cosy Highland Bar that’s well-stocked with local beer and whiskey, all of which is (almost) enough to distract you from the vast vistas over the waters. But it’s the great outdoors you’re here for and the house is ideally situated for accessing the Mamores, the mountains of Glen Coe and tackling Ben Nevis as well as bagging munros and spotting local wildlife. At The House • Excellent boot and drying rooms www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 5 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 • Three lounges • Multi-purpose ballroom • Highland bar • Free WiFi is available in some public rooms • Range of board games and books • Heated indoor swimming pool • Extensive gardens with views and access to Loch Leven Dining All holidays at our Country Houses are full board accommodation including evening meal on arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure. All of our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving local beers, wine and spirits. • Start your day with our extensive breakfast • Take your fill from our famous self-service picnic lunches • A relaxed social dinner is a highlight of any stay at our Country Houses Your Evenings Just relax and take it easy, or if you'd like to continue to chat with our guides and fellow guests then why not grab a drink or take part in one of our optional evening activities. All of our bars are stocked with locally sourced drinks so you can really soak up your surroundings. Additional Information • Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival.