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Walking Holidays in Scotland UK |
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Island Hopping Walking Holiday
in the Western Isles of Scotland
hiking holiday takes you
through the Isles of Islay,
Jura and Arran in the
Southern Hebrides.
7 nights, 5 days walking
Start Days
Wednesdays only
Total Distance:
51 miles, 85 kms
Min/max daily distance:
8/12 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
for wildlife and bird life,
are very quiet and peacefull,
making it an ideal location for
a walking holiday.
The clean waters and air have made this area a classic location for many famous malts, such names as Oban, Isle of Jura, Bunnahahain, Bruichladdich, Laphroaic, Ardbeg, Bowmore to name but a few.
Day 1:
Arrive Oban
To start this walking holiday on the islands of the Southern Hebrides you arrive at Oban to take the ferry to Islay. You stay overnight in Port Askaig.
To start this walking holiday on the islands of the Southern Hebrides you arrive at Oban to take the ferry to Islay. You stay overnight in Port Askaig.
The walk on Islay today takes you north to Bunnahabhain and past the distillery before heading inland in a circular fashion to Ballygrant. From Ballygrant you take an east route back toward Port Askaig via the little Loch Ballygrant. Overnight in Port Askaig.
For today's circular walk on Jura you take the short ferry ride across the Sound of Islay to Jura and Feolin. Here you head north past Loch a Chnuic Bhric and to the lower slopes of Benn Chaolais. Here you will have wonderful views of Islay, Sound of Islay and in the distance Colonsay. Overnight in Port Askaig on Islay.
Transit day from Islay to Arran via the Mull of Kintyre. You catch 2 ferries; first the crossing to the mainland where you take a bus or taxi 8km to the other side of the peninsular before taking the ferry to Lochranza on Arran. Then a bus to Brodick for overnight.
On the 1st day's walking on Arran, you walk past Brodick Castle and up Glen Rosa before descending down to Sannox. For those who wish to walk to a high altitude there is an optional extension which will take you up Goat Fell. There is a short bus ride back to Brodick.
On the 2nd day's walking on Arran you start with a short transfer by bus to Lamlash south of Brodick. Once in Lamlash you take the optional ferry to Holy Island, the home of a Buddhist Monks Monastery. The walk follows the coastline north back to Brodick through rolling coastlines. Overnight in Brodick.
On the 3rd day's walking on Arran you take a short transfer by bus to Sannox. Today's walk goes along the rugged coastline from Sannox to Lochranza, mostly right on the sea's edge. Lochranza, a remote hamlet of a few houses, a whisky distillery and a tiny ferry port, is very romantic with its ancient Castle. On today’s walk you can look for seals and whales offshore. Transfer back by bus to Brodick for overnight.
Today you take the ferry from Brodick to Ardrossan, and depart.
May to September, Wednesday start only
Difficulty
Walks from 4 hours to 6 hours with climbs up to around 450m maximum height, but most days a fairly easy walking.
Accommodation
Standard – 3 star Hotels / Guest houses / Inns
What your Scottish Walking includes
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7 nights Bed and breakfast
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3 star graded hotels / guest houses
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information pack containing itinerary and maps
- ferry tickets for Oban to Islay, Islay to Arran, and Arran to Ardrossan
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details on tourist attractions
Seven nights from £549
per person
double occupancy
All prices subject to change
Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines
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Extras
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transport before and after tour
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single rooms
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entrance to attractions
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public transport
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lunches, dinners and snacks
- Islay/Jura ferry: approx £5
- Cost of bus: approx £10
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travel insurance
By Car to Ardrossan where parking is available (then train to Oban)
By Train / Bus to Oban
