Scotland Walking Holidays
The Drovers' Trail: Fort William - Knoydart - Skye
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Scotland Walking Holidays
The Drovers' Trail: Fort William - Knoydart - Skye
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Baggage Transfer |
Based on an old Drovers' trail, this trek takes you into some of the most remote and magnificent areas in the Western Highlands. Of all our treks, this one scores highly for variety, hospitality and spectacular scenery away from it all.
You start from Fort William and finish on the Isle of Skye, thus making it an ideal add-on trek to the West Highland Way. You can return on the famous West Highland Line from Mallaig.
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Whilst there is some unavoidable tarmac walking in one section,
this is compensated by the remoteness and truly stunning scenery.
This is a truly spectacular hike away from it all and as much a cultural experience as a walking one.
Among the highlights are a charter boat on Loch Hourn, especially arranged to take you to the isolated accommodation on the lochside, a visit to some Pictish Brochs, abundant wildlife and truly spectacular scenery. A rest day is included in this remote area when you have the option of hill walking nearby or a boat trip for a day's walking in the Knoydart wilderness.
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7-DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1:
Arrive Fort William, options include train from Glasgow on the West Highland Line, or a continuation of the West Highland Way.
Day 2: Taxi to start of walk, optional visit to distillery. Great walking by lovely Loch Lochy. Optional stay in a castle hotel - please enquire! 12.5 miles |
Loch Lochy |
Loch Quoich |
Day 3:
You leave the great glen and take your first steps through forest and glen towards the wilderness. You visit a spectacular waterfall tucked away in the forest.
Inn accommodation. 11 miles.
Day 4: A rest day with options for some hill walking. The solitude and beauty are memorable. Day 5: Truly stunning scenery as you approach Knoydart, to be picked up by charter boat. 12 miles |
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Day 6: Continue trekking in this wilderness area, more dramatic scenery, otters, eagle seals. 11 miles Day 7: Cross over to Skye on a quaint ferry, then some wonderful walking. Taxi pick-up in a remote spot. Options for the next day include return via Mallaig or Inverness. 6 to 12 miles, depending on option |
View towards Knoydart from Skye |
Package includes:
- 6-day walk with 7 nights B&B, 1 evening meal, 5 packed lunches
- Taxis, charter boat
- Daily baggage transfers
- High detail maps and detailed itineraries
Cost: £425 per person, based on two persons sharing accommodation and baggage transfer costs.
Please note that we do not recommend this trek for solo walking (when walking in remote areas it is always advisable to be in a group of at least 2 people in case of accidents).Transport to Fort William on arrival: We can arrange transportation and tickets to and from Fort William, from your point of arrival in Scotland. We advise the West Highland Line from Glasgow/Edinburgh to Fort William. You can return on a number of different routes, including via Mallaig ferry, Inverness, using bus and train.
Supplementary options:
- Continue trekking on our Trek through the Isle of Skye at reduced rate.
- Train/bus back to Inverness, Glasgow/Edinburgh.
- B&B Glasgow, Guest House: £20-£23
- B&B Edinburgh, Guest House: from £23
- B&B Inverness, Guest House: £24 (See City Breaks info)
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