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Scotland
Arisaig hike
& Great Glen Canoe Trail
This unique trip pairs two great outdoor pursuits – hiking and canoeing
– with the expertise of one of Scotland’s most respected adventure outfitters. From lonely lochs to solitary mountains to historic castles, you’ll
weave your way along the Great Glen Canoe Trail while taking in the sheer
raw scenery of northern Scotland.
Take a scenic walk along Loch Maoidart to Castle Tioram
Spot a stag
Water dominates the Scottish landscape and has shaped its history and
culture. This new holiday aims to highlight this by combining walking on
the beautiful west coast and canoeing the Great Glen Canoe Trail, making
for a great week of adventure.
The holiday starts on the stunningly beautiful west coast of Scotland. The
seascapes are spectacular, with the views extending out to the Small Isles
and the island of Skye. From the base, you will take the boat to Eigg and
hike to the summit of An Sgurr, with the views extending to the Ardmurchan Peninsula.
Another walk takes you along the north shore of Loch Morar, Scotland’s
deepest freshwater loch. From Tarbet you return by boat up Loch Nevis
through the wild lands of Knoydart. No trip to this area would be complete without exploring the beautiful white sand beaches of Morar, made
famous in the film Local Hero. A scenic walk along Loch Moidart will take
you to Castle Tioram; perfectly located on its own tidal island.
The Great Glen Canoe Trail is one of Scotland’s classic canoe journeys. It
runs from Fort William in the west to Inverness in the east and is a natural
fault line, which once extended to America. Later it was carved out by the
great ice sheets that once covered Scotland, leaving the trail of lochs they
have today.
Offered By: North-West Frontiers
Length: 8 days with the support
Price: £895 (about $1,471 USD)
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Lunga Island inhabited only by puffins and seabirds
Hiking in Scotland
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