Itinerary
- Optional: Meet outside Euston/Birmingham New Street/Crewe train station and board The Caledonian Sleeper train for an overnight journey to Inverness (bed in a twin-share, single-sex room)
Note: This trip to the far north-west of Scotland has a very tight schedule, the departure times are not flexible
- 10:00 am – Meet your guide and fellow adventurers in Inverness
- 10:15 am – 3:00 pm – Scenic drive north through the stunning Highlands, with a lunch stop en route
- 4:00 pm – Pack your expedition bags and begin ascent of Ben Hope (927m), the northernmost Munro with views across the entire north coast of Scotland
Distance: 4 km
Ascent: 950m
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Evening – Reach the summit and set up wild camp on the flat summit
- Enjoy hot drinks, snacks and sweeping views of the Far North
- Watch the sunset melt into twilight and experience near-24hr daylight
- Overnight: Wild camp on Ben Hope summit
Distance: 4 km
Descent: 950m
Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
- Early morning – Watch the sunrise, enjoy breakfast and break camp
- 8:00 am – 10:30 am – Descend from Ben Hope back to the minibus
- 10:30am – 2:00pm – Drive to Durness for lunch and visit the pristine beaches of North West Scotland
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Return drive to Inverness, with a short stop to stretch legs
- 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
| Accommodation (we provide 1-person tents, warm sleeping bags and sleeping mats) |
| 2-days/1-night guided hiking by an experienced and qualified guide |
| Wild Camp dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday |
| Road transfers between Inverness and Ben Hope |
| Optional: Return Travel on The Caledonian Sleeper Train between London/Birmingham/Crewe and Inverness |
| Your personal hiking kit |
| Your personal travel insurance |
| Any food/drink when not on the trail (pubs/cafes/restaurants) |
| Travel between home and Inverness (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
- Wild camp at 927m on Ben Hope’s summit
- Watch the Summer Solstice sunset & sunrise from the same spot
- Guided hike with expert guide
- Stargazing (weather permitting) or basking in golden twilight
- Warm drinks, shared stories, and a night to remember
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