“Long distance trail of Scottish Highlands”

Jul 25th “Long distance trail of Scottish Highlands”

This tour follows most of the 92-mile national long distance trail of the same name through the southwestern part of the Scottish Highlands. It is claimed by some to be the most popular long distance trail in the British Isles. Starting at the village . read more

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Highlights and Inclusions

Highlights:

A walk to the Foot of Ben Nevis
Follow the shores of Loch Lomond, Britain’s largest lake
Rannoch Moor and Scotland’s most remote licensed inn
Walking through Glencoe and Glen Nevis

What’s Included:

7 breakfasts
7 nights B&B accommodation on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities where available.Important note Kings House (day 5) only accepts 2 night stays if your booking falls on a Saturday. The alternative is to stay at the Glencoe Mountain resort on a room only accommodation in the form of Microlodges (1 x double bed and 2 x single beds). There are shower and toilet blocks and a café open from 9am to 8.30pm (hot food until 7.30pm). The resort can offer rental of a sleeping bag plus liner for £5pp however there is no pre-booking service and they are hired on arrival.
Once piece of luggage per person transferred from Inn to Inn, not exceeding 20kg
Transfer from Ardlui/Inveraran to Crianlarich if required at start of Day 4
Information pack including route notes & maps
Emergency hotline

What’s Not Included:

Lunch, dinner and drinks
Entrance fees
Travel insurance
Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip
Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
Unscheduled transfers required during the trip

Suitability:

The walk is graded as moderate. The terrain is hilly with some steep slopes, boggy areas and narrow trails in places with tree roots. There are also gravel type roads and there is some tarmac walking. Daily distances vary from 9 miles / 14 km to 15 miles / 24 km.

Itinerary

Day
1

Make your own way to Drymen, a small town north of Glasgow that is a gateway to the Highlands. If you arrive early there is a teashop with home made cakes across the green and the small Clacan Inn where Rob Roy used to come down for a swift pint whilst collecting “Blackmail.” Accommodation: Stay overnight in a guesthouse, where the host will make you more than welcome and has become a favorite with our customers

Meals: Nil

Day
2

Drymen to Rowardennan 22 km/14 miles

Gentle scenery on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond. Passing highland cattle in the fields the route winds up through forest and across the moors up to Conic Hill, which from the summit gives great views over the loch, and across the islands there. This marks the boundary of the Highland fault and officially the start of the Highlands proper. The way drops down to Balmaha by the water, and then winds its way towards Rowardennan along the Loch shore with tree-framed views. Rowardennan marks the road head, and a convenient place to stay at our pleasant hotel. An extra day here would be advised if you wanted to make an ascent of Ben Lomond. Accommodation: Stay overnight at the Rowardennan Hotel. The Inn is practically on the shore of Loch Lomond with beautiful scenery including the mass of Ben Lomond. All rooms have ensuite facilities. The restaurant provides carefully selected dishes ensuring that you receive a true taste of Scotland.

Meals: B

Day
3

Rowardennan to Ardlui 22 km/14 miles

Today you walk in the shadow of Ben Lomond for much of the time, following the Loch edge path. There are no big ascents to make, but a few short steep ups and downs. You can pass by Rob Roy’s prison and cave where he is said to have stopped at in times of difficulty and held prisoners at his pleasure. You could perhaps have a drink at the hotel at Inversnaid before walking onto Ardleish, where you can raise a buoy on a pole to attract the attention of the ferryman who will collect you and transfer you to the hotel on the western side of the Loch (approx £3 not included). Or if you fancy the longer option, if the weather is too rough, you need to continue to Beinglas farm or the Inverarnan Drover’s Inn to call for a taxi to transfer you to the hotel (not included). Accommodation: Stay at a 3 star hotel with comfortable rooms on the western side of the Loch. There are two restaurants, a lounge and public bars.