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Touring Scotland: Leave the car behind

Itinerary WK-1: Highland walking break from GBP 235pp

This holiday is based in Lochalsh by the tranquil waters of Loch Duich, an area of drama, wilderness and spectacular Highland scenery. Life here is unhurried: start your day with a stroll to the shores of the loch, gazing at the still reflections and breathing in the pure air. There’s plenty to do, but no need to do it in a rush. Explore the short and dramatic coastal road to Glenelg, and Sandaig – with its associations with Gavin Maxwell (author of Ring of Bright Water). Eilean Donan Castle – Scotland's most photographed and arguably most romantic - is just 10 minutes’ drive from your hotel – so you can easily avoid the crowds by visiting early or late in the day.

This unique holiday includes a day's private guided walking. Choose an option to suit your proficiency. The adventurous could decide to bag a Munro, including the Five Sisters of Kintail, or you could choose a gentler, coastal walk in southern Skye. Not only will your guide take the strain out of navigation and route selection, he will teach you about the flora, fauna and history of the Highlands whilst ensuring your safety and comfort.

Your Hotel

Converted from a former shooting lodge, the hotel stands at the foot of the Five Sisters of Kintail, just off the road and right on the loch shore. As the only hotel (and public bar!) for six miles, this welcoming Highland hotel is an ideal and comfortable base. You can relax with the locals in the public bar, or retreat to the more discrete atmosphere of the residents’ lounge, in front of a crackling open fire. A good selection of home-cooked food - with local sourcing a particular focus - is served both in the bar or, accompanied by fine loch views, in the conservatory restaurant. Don’t miss the black pudding at breakfast – it’s Scotland’s finest.

Your day's walk will be planned to suit you - all you need is a reasonable level of fitness. You will need to bring good walking boots, suitable clothing, a camera and preferably a small day sack.

Prices & Dates

The holiday can be arranged all year round, excluding the period 20th December to 3rd January. In January, February, November and December from Wednesdays to Sundays only.

The price is £235 per person for January, February and March 2009,  £245 per person for April,  £255 per person for May, June, September & October, and £270 per person for July & August. Prices are based on 2 people sharing a room for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis. This includes a full day with your own private walking guide, exploring the local area.

The hotel is convenient to the regular Inverness to Skye bus service, or a 20 minute taxi ride from the nearest station.

 

 

 

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All our holiday prices include a service charge of £8 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday. We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value.

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