Scottish Highlands, west coast, 8 days
A small-group traverse from Fort William out to the Isle of Skye and back, with two single-malt distillery stops.
Highlights
What this trip is about
- A guided walk on the Cuillin foothills of Skye
- Two single-malt distillery visits with tastings
- A private boat trip on Loch Hourn
- A final night in a fishing-village inn
Day by day
The itinerary
- Day 1
Meet in Fort William
Meet at the station at 17:00, a group dinner, the first briefing.
- Day 2
Glenfinnan & the Road to the Isles
Walk the Glenfinnan viaduct path, then the silver sands of Arisaig.
- Day 3
Boat on Loch Hourn
A private boat up Loch Hourn, a walk ashore, then across to Skye.
- Day 4
Cuillin foothills
A guided walk in the Cuillin foothills, suitable for the whole group.
- Day 5
Trotternish ridge
The Quiraing walk, a slow afternoon in Portree.
- Day 6
Talisker distillery
A morning at Talisker, an afternoon at Dunvegan gardens.
- Day 7
Back across & a fishing village
Ferry back to the mainland, a final night in a fishing-village inn.
- Day 8
Return to Fort William
A short drive back to Fort William station for afternoon trains.
- 1Fort William
- 2Arisaig
- 3Loch Hourn
- 4Sligachan
- 5Portree
- 6Talisker
- 7Plockton
The fine print
What's included
Included
- English-speaking guide throughout
- 7 nights in inns and small hotels, breakfasts, 4 dinners
- Distillery tastings and the private boat trip
- All transport from Fort William
Not included
- Flights/trains to Fort William
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Optional tips