Day 1 – Travel to North-West Highlands

We meet early afternoon in Inverness and travel north-west, through ever more spectacular scenery, arriving at our small hotel late afternoon. After settling in, there is time for an early evening walk along the golden sands of Oldshoremore Beach.

Day 3 – Hike to Cape Wrath – Scotland’s most north-westerly point

Cape Wrath is a wild and rugged headland, inaccessible but rewarding to its few visitors each year. A small boat takes us across the Kyle of Durness, and from here we are transferred to Cape Wrath itself. From the lighthouse, we walk above towering cliff-tops and hike across the moors to beautiful sandy coves before eventually returning to the ferry. (13km, 7 hours)

Day 5 – Walking and Wildlife on Handa Island

Handa Island is home to towering sea-cliffs, wild flowers and, at certain times of year, 180,000 seabirds. Guillemots, puffins, razorbills, great skuas, arctic skuas, fulmars and kittiwakes all nest there. We will hike a trail which circumnavigates the island, admiring the wonderful views and beautiful wild flowers, and discovering its fascinating history. (12km, 5 hours)

Day 7 – Hiking up Stac Pollaidh, 613m

The mountain of Stac Pollaidh makes for a superb hike. We leave the hotel and travel south, passing Ardvreck Castle as we travel to Assynt. This area has recently been awarded Geopark status by UNESCO in recognition of the stunning natural scenery. We follow a good trail to its upper slopes, where we’ll enjoy the views north over Loch Sionascaig to the hills of Assynt. This panorama is wilderness at its best and will stay with you long after we return to Inverness late afternoon. (6km, 3hrs)