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Western Highlands - Glen Coe: 2nd April 2010
Hotel:
Alltshellach
Board Basis: Full Board
Our experienced guides offer the choice of up to three different walks each day
Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness
We provide flexible holidays, take an Easier Walk one day and switch to a Harder Walk the next, or choose to explore the Western Highlands independently
We offer a social activity each evening
Easier Walks:
6 to 10 miles through glens, forest and moorland.
Up to 1,180ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
Walk in the dramatic valley of Glen Coe to admire the soaring peaks and unique atmosphere at close quarters
Savour a day of constantly changing seascapes on walks on the Island of Lismore or around the Kentallen Peninsula
Explore the beautifully tranquil Glen Nevis, or follow sections of the West Highland Way
Medium Walks:
5 to 10 miles generally on good paths though often steep and rocky.
Up to 3,400ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
Make the popular ascent of Buachaille Etive Mor, which guards the eastern entrance to Glen Coe
Gaze down onto the shimmering waters of Loch Leven from Mam na Gualainn or Sgorr Dhearg
Cross Loch Linnhe for walks on the remote Ardgour peninsula
Harder Walks:
6 to 11 miles on very rocky and intermittent paths with some exposed ridges and sections of scrambling.
Up to 4,800ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
The awe-inspiring mountains of Lochaber have their challenges, but also great rewards
An endless variety of routes available, with opportunities to ‘bag’ a number of Munros
Stob Ban and the narrow Devil’s Ridge, Bidean Nam Bian (the highest of the peaks overlooking Glen Coe)
An ascent to the mighty summit of Ben Nevis
More detailed day-by-day information about the walks offered is available in our Programme of Walks
Local transport
On walking days you’ll be transported to locations around Alltshellach to start your walk. The cost of all transport to and from the walks is included in the price of your holiday. |
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| Flights |
Aer Lingus fly to Glasgow International Airport. On Saturdays you can join HF coach to Alltshellach, or complete the journey by Citylink coach
Ryanair fly to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The airport has its own station from where you should take a direct train to Glasgow Central. Journey time 45 minutes. From here you can travel to Alltshellach on HF coach, or complete the journey by Citylink coach. |
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| Includes |
Full Board en-suite accommodation with all meals included.
A full programme of guided walks
Transport to and from the walks
Social activities in the evenings |
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| Extras |
Single Room Supplement
Flights from Dublin - Glasgow & travel to Glen Coe |
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HIGHLIGHTS
Your leaders will brief you about the choice of walks for the next day and answer any questions you may have. After a sociable evening meal you could join in an organised activity such as a quiz or a talk about the local area, relax in the bar or use the Country House
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