Itinerary
The exact itinerary and location of the trip will be determined closer to the time by weather and ground conditions (being flexible allows us to seek out the best weather). The following is an example itinerary:
- Meet outside London Euston train station for a 21:00 departure on The Caledonian Sleeper train (lie flat beds in twin share rooms). Sleep through the night as the train transports you to the Scottish Highlands.
- You will be met by your guide at the train station and given a trip breifing before heading straight out in to the wilderness!
- You will hike for c.15km on good terrain before pitching tents for the night and sleeping under the stars. You will set the fire going, make some mulled wine and see in New Year in one of the finest places in the world!
- After breakfast (and maybe clearing your heads with a wild swim) you will pack away the kit and continue on your journey in the Winter Wonderland of The Scottish Highlands.
- A second night in the wild awaits, next to a remote lake and surrounded by mountains.
- Today you will hike back out to civilisation before heading to a local pub for a hearty dinner.
- You will have the opportunity to explore the local area before an evening departure on The Caledonian Sleeper train back to London (train will depart at approximately 9pm).
- Don’t worry about heading straight to the train from the wilderness, you will be in first-class carriages on your return journey, with en suite showers and toilet facilities.
- Arrive in London at around 8am.
* Note: If weather doesn’t allow a wild camp adventure, we will see in the New Year at a local pub (possibly in Aviemore, or maybe somewhere a little more remote)
Three days away from the city exploring the far north of the UK, which includes:
| Bed (twin share rooms) on The Caledonian Sleeper Train (return travel from London to Scotland) |
| First Class carriages on the return overnight train journey (includes complimentary breakfast on the train en suite shower and toilet in your room) |
| All food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) when in the wilderness |
| 2 nights camping in the wilderness |
| Use of City Mountaineering sleds and expedition tents |
| Guided walks by a highly experienced, knowledgeable and qualified Mountain Leader with many, many years of visiting these areas |
| Any technical equipment (and lessons in how to use them) if required for winter conditions |
| Food/drink in cafés/pubs/restaurants |
| Personal hiking kit |
Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)
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2 reviews for A Wild New Year
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Third trip with City Mountaineering (and counting!). The best new year’s i’ve had! Thanks Stuart and Katie for an incredible trip. Looking forward to next time!
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Absolutely fantastic trip, awesome team, perfect itinerary, will definitely do another trip with them.