The Small Isles walking holiday
The Small Isles are an archipelago of four little islands, Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna south of the Isle of Skye. Each one is distinct and differs in geography, local economy, population and ownership. From Muck in the South, Eigg with its tooth-like Sgurr, and Rum or Rhum, mountainous and mysterious in the clouds, to Canna in the North, the Islands offer a wonderful variety of scenery, wildlife and lifestyle. Together they have a population of around 130 people, with most of them living on Eigg.
This walking tour takes you for hikes on three of the Small Isles: Eigg, Muck and Rum. Rum is the largest and most mountainous island; once the core of a giant volcano, its jagged outline is one of the most famous in Scotland. Rum has been a National Nature Reserve since 1957 and it is one of Britain's last wildernesses.
Eigg is mostly made-up of a basalt plateau, 1000ft above sea level, and a great lump of columnar lava known as An Sgurr. Eigg has a fascinating, eventful history, including a lenghtly feud between the Macdonalds and the Macleods that lead to the death of the island's entire population. Since 1997, the island has been owned by the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust.
Muck is the smallest, is the smallest, flattest and most fertile island of the group, but there is still lots to see and do for those who enjoy getting away from it all.
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- Highlights: Walking on The Small Isles, on Muck in the South, on Eigg with its tooth-like Sgurr, and on Rum, mountainous and mysterious in the clouds.
- Price: £760.00 (760.00 GBP) to £760.00 (0.00 GBP)
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, All taxes, Guide, Tour leader, Luggage transfers, All transport during trip, Activities as per itinerary, Meals as indicated
- Meals: All Meals
- Duration: 7 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: Dates: 2-8 June 2012
No Single Rooms
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Intermediate
- Where:
Europe
- Scotland-- Hebrides--- Small Isles
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- The accommodation during this holiday is more basic than during our other holidays, simply because this is the only accommodation available. You will share a room with 2 or 3 other members of the group and the bathrooms are shared between rooms. All meals will be at the accommodation.
On Eigg we will stay at Glebe Barn. This barn is converted to comfortable accommodation and the food is excellent.
On Rum we will stay at Kinloch Castle Hostel. The rooms are in the old servants' quarters. - Rooms: Double, Triple,
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