Wilds of Assynt

Day 1 – Travel North

Walk details: 3-7km/ 1-4 miles | 230m/ Max 230m/ 754 ft ascent | approx. 1-2 hours

Day 2 – Hiking Cul Mor

This distinctive mountain dominates the skyline and offers superb vistas from its lofty summit. We follow a good trail for the initial ascent before climbing quite steeply to the cairn which marks the high point to enjoy wide-reaching views across both mountains and sea. (B, L, D)

Walk details: 14km/ 9 miles | 730m/ 2395 ft ascent | approx. 6 hours

Day 3 – The Summer Isles and Stac Pollaidh

Our day starts with a relaxing cruise through the Summer Isles, a beautiful archipelago with striking rock features. We’ll stop for lunch at the wonderful Achnahaird Beach before making an afternoon ascent of Stac Pollaidh – which is one of the best ‘little mountains’ in Scotland. It stands just 613m high and the hike will only take around 3 hours but the summit vista is pure wilderness and is an unforgettable view. (B, L, D)

Walk details: 4km/ 2miles | 440m/ 1440 ft ascent | approx. 3 hours

Day 4 – An Ascent of Suilven

After a couple of fairly relaxing days, you should be ready for the challenge of hiking up Suilven. Although just 731m high, this is a remote mountain and the approach walk to the foot of the mountain takes around 2 hours. A steep climb lifts you onto its wide summit plateau where you will be rewarded by one of the most sensational views you will ever see. A long but fantastic day’s walking. (B, L, D)

Walk details: 22km/ 14 miles | 910m/ 2985 ft ascent | approx. 7-8 hours

Day 5 – Coastal Walks to The Old Man of Stoer and Achmelvich

Today will be an easier day, after the exertions of climbing Suilven. The Old Man of Stoer is a sea-stack and provides a superb half-day coastal walk. We’ll follow this with a visit to Achmelvich Beach – on a sunny day, you could be fooled into thinking this is the Caribbean as you walk on the white sand or paddle in turquoise waters.  (B, L, D)

Walk details: 7.5km/ 5 miles | 150m/ 492 ft  ascent | approx. 4 hours

Day 6 – A Hike on Ben Mor Coigach

This rarely climbed hill is one of Scotland’s best kept hill-walking secrets. Although just 743m high, our sea level start means that you will hike up every metre! The rocky ridges which link its tops are scree covered which can be tough going but the views from the summit out to the Summer Isles are simply glorious. (B, L, D)

Walk details: 15km/ 9 miles | 800m/ 2620 ft ascent | approx. 6-7 hours

Day 7 – A Walk in Easter Ross

On our final day, we will head south from Ullapool back towards Inverness. There are many options for walks and your guide will select a route that allows us to arrive back in Inverness for 1600 hours and the trip end. (B, L)