A weekend hiking in The Scottish Highlands – A perfect break from the busy city! You will be guided to the summit of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in The UK!

“Enjoy, not Endure!”

The purpose of this trip is to provide an enjoyable and relaxing experience in the mountains. It’s not about testing your strength and endurance. However a reasonable level of fitness is expected to hike the highest mountain in The UK.

As always, we’ll sort out the travel, transfers and accommodation so just join your guide at the meeting point and leave the rest to us.

We will end the day comparing photos and stories in a local pub.

You don’t need to have any prior experience (although reasonable fitness is expected, as it is a mountain after all) and the small group size will enable us to give you our full attention throughout the weekend. Ensuring your safety and enjoyment is our number one priority.

Itinerary

  • Optional: Meet outside Euston train station and board The Caledonian Sleeper train for an overnight journey to The Scottish Highlands (bed in a twin-share, single-sex room)

  • Meet you guide in Fort William at 10am for a trip briefing before heading out on a hike in the local area. Where you hike will depend on the weather. It could be a local mountain, or it could be exploring the Glen Nevis valley or surrounding areas.

  • An early start, to make the most of the day, you will make our way to the summit of Ben Nevis. The specific route your guide takes will depend on experience, ability and weather conditions.
  • At the end of the day you will be transported to Fort William for your onward journey home.
  • Optional: Board The Caledonian Sleeper train at 7pm for a relaxing journey to London/Birmingham/Crewe. The train is scheduled to arrive at London Euston around 8am on Monday

Transport and logistical support in Scotland
1-night accommodation
2-days guided hiking by a highly experienced and qualified guide
Optional: Return Travel on The Caledonian Sleeper Train between London/Birmingham/Crewe and Fort William

Personal hiking kit
Food and drink
Personal travel insurance
Travel between home and Fort William (unless that option is chosen)

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

  • Summit Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in The UK
  • Explore the old town of Fort William: The gateway to The Highlands
  • Spend the weekend with likeminded people in the beautiful Scottish Highlands
  • Highly experience and qualified guide
  • All logistics taken care of, so just turn up and enjoy
  • Optional: Add to the adventure with return travel on The Caledonian Sleeper Train!

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