Wilderness Walking: The Outer Hebrides and Skye

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Stand atop rugged peaks looking down upon perfect white sand beaches skirting the sea and across to the many smaller isles which dot the horizon. Your knowledgeable guide will provide a fascinating insight into the rich tapestry of island life, history and geology. They can also help you spot wildlife, perhaps including golden eagles, white tailed sea eagl...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit one of the most diverse and spectacular regions of Europe, indulging in the wild scenery and rich history of the islands
    • Experience the rich ornithology of Lewis, spy red deer and golden eagles on Harris, and seek out otters on Skye
    • Enjoy exceptional Highland hospitality at our carefully selected guest houses, set in magnificent locations on the coast

What's this trip about?

    Stand atop rugged peaks looking down upon perfect white sand beaches skirting the sea and across to the many smaller isles which dot the horizon. Your knowledgeable guide will provide a fascinating insight into the rich tapestry of island life, history and geology. They can also help you spot wildlife, perhaps including golden eagles, white tailed sea eagles, basking sharks, whales and dolphins, as well helping you identify the rich flora of the islands found in the famous coastal ‘machairs’ or flower meadows. With charming accommodation and delicious food, this is special trip provides a memorable insight into these wild and beautiful islands

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityInverness
End CityInverness

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation Included
    • Meals Included

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1
– Travel to Skye, afternoon walk in Glen Sligachan

Meals: B, M, D

 Accommodation: Shared accommodation

Meeting in Inverness, we travel south west past Loch Ness and the stunning Eilean Donan Castle in Kintail before arriving on the Isle of Skye. We spend...

Day 2
– Quirang and the Old Man of Storr

Meals: B, M, D

Accommodation: Shared accommodation

After enjoying breakfast with sea views, we set out to explore the stark and unusual landscapes of the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr on foot. We will also visit Kilt Rock and the charming village of Staffin on this relaxing day.

Distance 8km, 4hrs.

Day 3
– Travel to the Isle of Harris

Meals: B, M, D

Accommodation: Shared accommodation

We enjoy a short coastal walk before taking the afternoon ferry from Skye to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, looking out for seabirds and dolphins on the 90 minut...

Day 4
– Glens and Beaches of North Harris

 Meals: B, M, D

 Accommodation: Shared accommodation

North Harris is one of the most spectacular areas of the Outer Hebrides. We spend the day exploring the glens and beaches, perhaps visiting the white sands of Huisin...

Day 5
– The Machair of Harris and the Golden Road

Meals: B, M, D

Accommodation: Shared accommodation

Today we walk on the ‘machair’ of Harris, the Gaelic name for the coastal hinterland which in summer is a carpet of wild flowers. We climb Toe Head (365m), hig...

Day 6
– Walking Circuit of Scalpay

Meals: B, M, D

Accommodation: Shared accommodation

This tiny island is located off the east coast of Harris and is now connected to Harris by a bridge, which opened in 1997, with the first person to cross being 103-year old M...

Day 7
– Callanish Standing Stones; return to Inverness

Meals: B, M, D

Accommodation: Shared accommodation

After breakfast, we journey north to Lewis, where we visit the 5000 year old Callanish Standing Stones, which date back to 3000BC. Set high on a moor with...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,655
Price per day$236
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Gary

Jan 2020

Super three days and good fun with our guide.

Super three days and good fun with our guide. Also, a learning experience.

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Rebecca

Dec 2019

We just loved every day of the tour

We just loved every day of the tour.....just be prepared for any weather conditions and Wilderness Scotland will take care of the rest! We have booked another walkin...

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Mark

Nov 2019

An amazing job

Wilderness Scotland did an amazing job booking everything and taking good care of us. The people we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. All four of us thought...

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