Wild Knoydart - a walking holiday in the Highlands of Scotland
Day 1: As you round the headland of Inverie Bay, Sgurr Coire Choinnichean dominates the view. The traverse of this mountain gives a wonderful ridge walk amongst Knoydart splendor. A great introduction.
Day 2: The craggy hill of Beinn na Caillich sees us venturing into the totally uninhabited NW corner of the peninsular. This is Knoydart at its wildest - seaward views all around.
Day 3: Labhar Bheinn, the most westerly mainland munro, is to may the most beautiful mountain in Britain. To do justice to it's souring ridges, dramatic corries and stunning panoramic views, in so few words, is nigh impossible.
Day 4: From breakfast onwards this is a day off for us all. It's a chance to explore Inverie a little more, hire a boat maybe, or go for a gentle walk along the shore. The day is rounded of with us all going out to dinner at The Old Forge pub, fabled for its fine wild food both from the sea and the land.
Day 5: The summit of Meall Buidhe rises from extremely rough and rocky corries. Carving & dividing its north & east flanks they create fine mountain of unending interest - a great ridge walk in the remotest of situations.
Day 6: The southernmost part of Knoydart is occupied by one massive mountain, Beinn Bhuidhe. Its delightful 8 km long ridge gives unexcelled views of Loch Nevis to the south and a fine series of corries to the north.
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- Highlights: The rugged Knoydart peninsular is a very special place. For many, it epitomises west highland beauty. Accessible only by boat or walking, it's the most isolated part of mainland Britain.
- Price: £840.00 to £863.00
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, All taxes, Local information/maps, Guide, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Meals as indicated
- Meals: All Meals
- Duration: 7 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes: Max 8 Clients Per Trip.
Arrive: 12 May 2012 - Rendezvous At Mallaig Harbour For 6 Pm Ferry Pick Up From Aviemore Station By No Later Than 2 Pm And At Inverness Airport At 3 Pm.
Depart: 19 May 2012 - Mallaig At 9:45 Am With Drop Off At Inverness Airport At 12:45pm And Aviemore Station For 2pm
- Action Grade: Active - You will be on the go most of the time.
- Suitable for: Intermediate
- Where:
Europe
- Scotland-- Scottish Highlands
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- Glaschoille House lies on the Knoydart peninsula, some 3 km west of the village of Inverie, on the north shore of Loch Nevis. The location is genuinely isolated, between Loch Nevis (Heaven) and Loch Hourn (Hell), with access only possible by ferry from Mallaig (45 minutes) to Inverie, or a 20 mile hike across country known as the Rough Bounds. There are some seven miles of tarred road on the peninsula, but these have no connection with the main road system, and are used only by the residents who, unlike visitors, are able to have their vehicles ferried over.
During World War II, Glaschoille House was requisitioned for training, and used by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) as a Special Training School, designated STS24b. Its specific function is unknown.
Also requisitioned for use by SOE, Inverie House, STS24a, lies within Inverie village, 3 km to the east.
Glaschoille Lodge has become a guest-house, offering self-catering accommodation, with the bonus of a vehicle for use by guests.
- Rooms: Single, Double, Cot available, Towels provided, DVD, Some ensuite
- Property: Garden/Terrace, Lounge, TV, Cutlery, Crockery, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Hob/Cooker, Oven, Ironing board/iron, Clothes dryer, Washing machine
- Mountain Innvoations takes over Glaschoille house and provides a full catering service for the guests on our holiday.
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