Even though I've walked extensively in England and to some extent Wales I have to profess my ignorance of Scotland north of Glasgow/Edinburgh. However, I would like to go up to the Highlands for maybe a week or so of walking.
I have an ideal "picture" of the sort of place I'd want to go. Can anyone provide any recommendations? I would like to base myself somewhere on the west coast, accessible by public transport (train if poss, if not bus), maybe a fishing village or small town, in a location where the mountains meet the sea and there are fjord-like inlets, and where I can easily walk into the mountains and get a sense of isolation in a day's walk. Also a location where there are lots of different routes which I could do each day, or where I could do a multi-day circular walk through the mountains starting on the coast.
Even though I've walked extensively in England and to some extent Wales I have to profess my ignorance of Scotland north of Glasgow/Edinburgh. However, I would like to go up to the Highlands for maybe a week or so of walking.
I have an ideal "picture" of the sort of place I'd want to go. Can anyone provide any recommendations? I would like to base myself somewhere on the west coast, accessible by public transport (train if poss, if not bus), maybe a fishing village or small town, in a location where the mountains meet the sea and there are fjord-like inlets, and where I can easily walk into the mountains and get a sense of isolation in a day's walk. Also a location where there are lots of different routes which I could do each day, or where I could do a multi-day circular walk through the mountains starting on the coast.
Any recommendations?
Thanks, Nick
Kyle of Lochalsh? Excellent spot to base your holiday.
I would like to base myself somewhere on the west coast, accessible by public transport (train if poss, if not bus), maybe a fishing village or small town, in a
location
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where the mountains meet the sea and there are fjord-like inlets, and where I can easily walk into the mountains and get a sense of
isolation
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in a day's walk. Also a location where there are lots of different routes which I could do each day, or where I could do a multi-day circular walk through the mountains starting on the coast.
Even though I've walked extensively in England and to some extent Wales I have to profess my ignorance of Scotland north of Glasgow/Edinburgh. However, I would like to go up to the Highlands for maybe a week or so of walking.
I have an ideal "picture" of the sort of place I'd want to go. Can anyone provide any recommendations? I would like to base myself somewhere on the west coast, accessible by public transport (train if poss, if not bus), maybe a fishing village or small town, in a location where the mountains meet the sea and there are fjord-like inlets, and where I can easily walk into the mountains and get a sense of isolation in a day's walk. Also a location where there are lots of different routes which I could do each day, or where I could do a multi-day circular walk through the mountains starting on the coast.
Any recommendations?
For a multi day walk how about Glenfinnan? From there you could walk to Inverie in Knoydart It's a low level route via Glen Finnan - Gleann a Chaorain - Glen Dessarry - Gleann Meadail with bothies at Corryhully, A' Chuil and Sourlies. From Inverie get the ferry to Malaig to regain the railway. -- Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"
Even though I've walked extensively in England and to some extent I have to profess my ignorance of Scotland north of Glasgow/Edinburgh ... I have an ideal "picture" of the sort of place I'd want to go.
Any recommendations? <snip>
Wherever you want, or elect, to go please take care that you don't become another Scottish Mountain Rescue statistic!
No - there's a lot of road walking from Kyle to get anywhere. And it's quite some distance to Glen Shiel.
Adrian
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Even though I've walked extensively in England and to some extent Wales I have to profess my ignorance of Scotland north of Glasgow/Edinburgh. However, I would like to go up to the Highlands for maybe a week or so of walking.
I have an ideal "picture" of the sort of place I'd want to go. Can anyone provide any recommendations? I would like to base myself somewhere on the west coast, accessible by public transport (train if poss, if not bus), maybe a fishing village or small town, in a location where the mountains meet the sea and there are fjord-like inlets, and where I can easily walk into the mountains and get a sense of isolation in a day's walk. Also a location where there are lots of different routes which I could do each day, or where I could do a multi-day circular walk through the mountains starting on the coast.
Any recommendations?
Thanks, Nick
Kyle of Lochalsh? Excellent spot to base your holiday.
Even though I've walked extensively in England and to some extent Wales I have to profess my ignorance of Scotland north of Glasgow/Edinburgh. However, I would like to go up to the Highlands for maybe a week or so of walking.
I have an ideal "picture" of the sort of place I'd want to go. Can anyone provide any recommendations? I would like to base myself somewhere on the west coast, accessible by public transport (train if poss, if not bus), maybe a fishing village or small town, in a location where the mountains meet the sea and there are fjord-like inlets, and where I can easily walk into the mountains and get a sense of isolation in a day's walk. Also a location where there are lots of different routes which I could do each day, or where I could do a multi-day circular walk through the mountains starting on the coast.
Any recommendations?
Thanks, Nick
Nick
Ullapool would be possibility for you. I would have gone for Poolewe or Gairloch, but the bus service to Ullapool is so much better.
Lots of route possibilities - North to Achiltibuie on a great coastal path. South East into Beinn Dearg, Seana Braigh etc. Or get a bus/hitch and try Stac Pollaidh - possibly the most wonderful small hill in the UK.
Wherever you want, or elect, to go please take care that you don't become another Scottish Mountain Rescue statistic!
Are you a weatherman?
Just that hoary old myth that visitors from down south cannot cope with hills.... Must be quite amusing for those who did Tryfan last week and Schiehallion this week.
Seriously, If you asked me the biggest new hazard here.> I would go for the burns.. You dont need to do nasty river crossings nearly as much in the south as in the Highlands, mind I have had some b****s in the quieter parts of Wales.
Wherever you want, or elect, to go please take care that you don't become another Scottish Mountain Rescue statistic!
Are you a weatherman?
Just that hoary old myth that visitors from down south cannot cope with hills.... Must be quite amusing for those who did Tryfan last week and Schiehallion this week.
Seriously, If you asked me the biggest new hazard here.> I would go for the burns.. You dont need to do nasty river crossings nearly as much in the south as in the Highlands, mind I have had some b****s in the quieter parts of Wales.
Richard Webb
I'd agree about the burns. The other hazard to bear in mind is the dire quality of the beer in most pubs.
Just that hoary old myth that visitors from down south cannot cope with hills
I've always maintained that this has more to do with holiday stubbornness in the face of adverse weather conditions. ie. We've travelled this far and we're only here for a few days so we're not going to let a bit of weather stop us from climbing. The locals, meanwhile, are all in the pub, in front of the fire.
Just that hoary old myth that visitors from down south cannot cope with hills
I've always maintained that this has more to do with holiday stubbornness in the face of adverse weather conditions. ie. We've travelled this far and we're only here for a few days so we're not going to let a bit of weather stop us from climbing. The locals, meanwhile, are all in the pub, in front of the fire.
I feel like that after an hours journey.. but I have to admit I am more fussy about when I go out _value for money I suppose.
Had a mental day last saturday... Nearly blown off the hill , loved it!
