Mountain Walking Holiday description The Rough Bounds of Knoydart So near and yet so far – just a 15 minute boat ride from Mallaig and you enter a remote, awe inspiring, rugged terrain that is Knoydart.  Accessible only by sea or on foot, much of the Knoydart peninsular was bought by the Knoydart Foundation in 1999 and since then they have worked hard to enhance the area for residents and visitors whilst retaining the magic and unspoilt beauty of its mountain landscape.For this long weekend leave the hectic pace of life behind you and meet the challenges of three epic Munros with their soaring ridges, spectacular corries and stunning panoramic views. (Link to http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/knoydart.html)

What, when and how much

This mountain walking holiday will take place from Friday 7 May – Monday 10 May 2010.

This mountain walking holiday will cost £419.

Itinerary

Friday 7 May        Meet in Mallaig.  Take private ferry to Inverie.

Saturday 8 May    Climb Ladhar Bheinn or Luinne Bheinn and Meall Buidhe

Sunday 9 May      Climb Ladhar Bheinn or Luinne Bheinn and Meall Buidhe

Monday 10 May    Free time for local sightseeing and return journey home

Grade This mountain walking holiday is graded Strenuous.

Accommodation WalkDeeside guests always stay at The Gathering, a luxury B&B run by Cara, our excellent hostess.  The comfortable rooms can sleep up to 4 in a combination of king size beds or bunks and there is a TV in every room. Breakfast at The Gathering takes on a new meaning and has to be a highlight of the stay.  Cara will also provide us all with a packed lunch each day.We will take our evening meal at one of the restaurants in Inverie. (Link to http://www.thegatheringknoydart.co.uk/)

Whats Included?

Preparation and booking of transport and accommodation.
Risk assessment and safety equipment.
3 days bed and breakfast at The Gathering with a packed lunch.
2 days professional guiding and environmental interpretation.
Comfortable minibus transport from Deeside with pick up in Fort William .
Public liability insurance.
Return private ferry between Mallaig and Inverie.

Whats not Included?

Personal travel insurance.
Refreshments and lunch on the outward journey.
3 evening meals to be taken in Inverie.

This mountain walking holiday will be led by.. Alan Melrose

Photo Gallery To be added soon.

Testimonials “The first sighting of Knoydart after leaving Mallaig just blew me away; a truly magical place.  Thereafter I loved everything – the little ferry, the scenery, the accommodation, the food, the company and, of course, the walking.  And, if that wasn’t enough, the weather was perfect.” “Spring flowers all along the lochside, an early morning sighting of an otter, a dotterel high up on Ladhar Bheinn and just amazing views in all directions.  The hill walks were simply the best and I can’t wait to return with WalkDeeside on their next trip.” “My first holiday with WalkDeeside was to Knoydart back in 2005.  I enjoyed it so much that I have been walking with them ever since – Fisherfield in 2006, Torridon in 2007, Kilimanjaro in 2008 and Morocco in 2009.  And now I am deciding which holiday to choose in 2010!

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