Itinerary
- Meet your guide outside Inverness train station at 11am and be transported to Oykel Bridge
- Pack your bags and begin your hiking journey into the Highland wilderness
Distance: 10 km
Ascent/Descent: 100m/0m
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
- We will begin this stage walking along the River Oykel – famed for its abundance of wild Salmon – where you will set up your first camp of the trip next to the river
- Your guide will demonstrate how to pitch the tents before assisting in preparing food for your first al fresco dinner on the trail
Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 400m/0m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- We make our way through the glen, under the twin Munro peaks of Ben More and Conival where we will find a suitable camping spot based on the weather that day (up high for sunset/sunrise maybe?)
Distance: 20 km
Ascent/Descent: 500m/900m
Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
- A slightly longer day as we head to one of the most beautiful and remote areas of the UK – with isolated mountains scattered across the otherwise flat landscape filled with lochs and moors. The day will end with a wild camp amongst the dramatic scenery of our surroundings.
Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 300m/300m
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Today we hike around the shores of two interconnecting lochs before pitching camp on the shores of the loch.
Distance: 15 km
Ascent/Descent: 500m/400m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- The day begins with a hike on good tracks over a hilly pass before descending to the next valley. The terrain gets a little trickier (although flat, it’s rather boggy) as we head across the moorland to our remote campsite on the lower slopes of Arkle.
Distance: 20 km
Ascent/Descent: 300m/300m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- We continue along the moorland before reaching the road. Pleased with the solid ground, we will hike a long section of the rough road (stopping at a café for lunch on the way) and on to the remote and spectacular Sandwood Bay. this pristine beach, with crystal clear waters will be our home for the night and we camp on the sandy shores.
Distance: 20 km
Ascent/Descent: 400m/300m
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Our penultimate day hiking day will see us continue along the rugged coastline of the far north-west, ending at the famous lighthouse at Cape Wrath. We will spend the night camping above the cliffs of this wonderfully remote location, celebrating with a wine, or two as we watch the sun set from the most north-westerly point on the British mainland.
Distance: 20 km
Ascent/Descent: 250m/350m
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Our final day hiking will be along a well paved military track. We will head east towards the village of Durness (catching the ferry for the short river crossing) and to our hostel accommodation for the night. After a well earned shower we will have a barbecue and beers to celebrate our achievement and our final night on the trail.
- After breakfast, you will have an opportunity to visit the local area before heading to Inverness for a return home (expect to be in Inverness for 3pm)
| Guided hiking by a highly experienced and qualified Mountain Leader |
| Travel and logistical Support from Inverness |
| All food whilst hiking – excluding any pub meals throughout the hikes. |
| All accommodation (tents provided for wild camping sections, hostels/bunkhouses/B&B’s) |
| Return transport between London and Inverness |
| Your personal hiking kit |
| Food & drink before/after the hike and on any rest days |
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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Trip Highlights
There are no waymarks for the route and many sections do not even have a path. However; the route is familiar to us and the rewards as you walk south from the most northerly point on the island are many in terms of:
- Spectacular mountain views – passing many mountain ranges that are often considered to be the best the UK has to offer (The Assynt is our particular favourite 🙂 )
- Coastal scenery – from beaches to cliff-tops in areas that are remarkable but almost unvisited
- Visiting remote communities
- Superb opportunities for watching wildlife
