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Island Hopping in the Western Isles of Scotland

This hiking holiday takes you through the Isles of Arran, Islay and Jura.
One of Scotland’s greatest scenic assets are its famous Western Isles.

These remote islands, a haven for wildlife and bird life, are little explored by the tourist due to the lack of accommodation, and this limits the numbers of people who can visit. Our tour starts off on the Isle of Arran just off the west coast of Scotland and easily reached from Glasgow’s airports by train. Arran is known as Scotland in Miniature because the scenery has all that the whole of Scotland is famous for: dramatic coastlines of the west coast of Scotland, mountains and glens and rolling pastures to the south, and mountains (highest 950m). After three days on Arran we transfer to the Isle of Islay, is a Whisky lovers paradise. The clean waters and air have made it a classic location for many famous malts, such names as Oban, Isle of Jura, Bunnahahain, Bruichladdich, Laphroaic, Ardbeg, Bowmore to name but a few. We take a day's trip to the Isle of Jura which is extremely remote, certainly here there is more wildlife than people and excellent for bird watching. Our last day is a fabulous day walking on Islay.

Tour Itinerary
53 miles/85 kms

Available June to September

Day 1: Arrive
Arrival into Glasgow Prestwick airport where you can take the train to Ardrossan. Here we have our welcome meeting before you take the ferry to Arran. Ferries cross several times a day to Arran and the trip lasts around 1 hour. Night in Brodick.

Day 2: Arran - Glen Rosa 8-10 miles, 14-17km, climbs to 450m/750m
Today you walk past Brodick Castle and up Glen Rosa before descending down Glen Rosa to Sannox. For those who wish to walk to a high altitude there is an optional extension which will take you up Goat Fell. Short bus ride back to Brodick.

Day 3: Arran - Sannox to Lochranza 9 miles, 15km flat
A short transfer by bus to Sannox . Today's walk goes along the rugged coastline from Sannox to Lochranza, mostly right on the sea's edge. Lochranza is a remote hamlet of a few houses and a tiny ferry port where you catch the ferry to the mainland. Lochranza is very romantic with its ancient Castle sitting not far from the coast and often the setting for a fabulous photo shot which is very typically Scottish. Lochranza also has its own whisky distillery. On today’s walk you can look for seals and whales offshore. Transfer back by bus to Brodick. Night in Brodick.

Day 4: Arran - Lamlash to Brodick 9 miles, 15km flat
You start with a short transfer to Lamlash south of Brodick. Once in Lamlash you take the optional ferry to Holy Island, the home of a Budhist Monks Monastery. The walk follows the coastline north back to Brodick through rolling coastlines. Night in Brodick

Day 5: Transfer to Islay
Today you catch 2 ferries; first the short crossing to the mainland where you take a bus or taxi 8km to the other side of the peninsular before taking the ferry to Port Askaig on Islay . Overnight in Port Askaig – Islay.

Day 6: Islay Circular 12 miles, 20km, climbs to 100m
Now on Islay you will notice the influence of Gaelic. The walk today takes you north to Bunnahabhain and past the distillery before heading inland in a circular fashion to Ballygrant. From Ballygrant we take an east route back toward Port Askaig via the little Loch Ballygrant. Overnight in Port Askaig.

Day 7: Isle of Jura 11 miles, 18km, climbs to 250m
Take the short ferry ride across the Sound of Islay to Jura and Feolin. Here we head north on a circular route past Loch a Chnuic Bhric and to the lower slopes of Benn Chaolais. Here you will have wonderful views of Islay, Sound of Islay and in the distance Colonsay. Overnight in Port Askaig.

Day 8: Holiday Complete
Today you make your journey back to Glasgow . The earliest you can reach Glasgow is around 19:00.

Difficulty
Walks from 4 hours to 6 hours with climbs up to around 450m maximum height, but most days a fairly easy walking.

Accommodation
Standard – 3 star Hotels / Guest houses / Inns

What your Scottish Walking includes

7 nights Bed and breakfast
3 star graded hotels / guest houses
information pack
luggage transfer
details on tourist attractions
details of restaurants for evening dinners
taxi on day 5 if needed due to scheduling

Seven nights from £549 per person
double occupancy

All prices subject to change

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Extras

transport before and after tour
single rooms
entrance to attractions
public transport
lunches, dinners and snacks
Cost of ferries: £35 approx.
Cost of bus: £10 approx.
travel insurance

How to get there

By Plane to Edinburgh or Glasgow airport where trains are available to Ardrossan the ferry terminal.
By Car to Ardossan where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Ardossan

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Island Hopping in the Western Isles of Scotland