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      Self Drive Trips

      Get active and explore the beautiful Highlands of Scotland at your own pace.

       

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      Welcome to Our Wilderness

      The trips featured here are available for private groups of two or more people. They are designed to allow you to explore the magnificent landscapes of the Scottish Highlands while enjoying a number of activities on the way. Trips are designed as self guided walk or cycling, or self-drive.

      Depending on the trip, you may be joined by a guide on certain days for planned activities.

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      Self-Drive Collection

      Our Self Drive Collection is an exciting range of self-drive itineraries. You can enjoy these as a short break, or choose to extend your holiday by adding on one or more of our other itineraries in this range. Suitable for families, couples and groups of friends, the varied activities on these trips will be tailored to your interests and preferences, making them accessible to all ages and levels of experience. With the option to upgrade accommodation and add on extra days and activities, you are sure to find your perfect adventure.

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      7 Self Drive Trips

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              Self Drive Collection – Highland Perthshire

              • Discover Perthshire and the beautiful scenery in the heart of Scotland
              • Enjoy hikes & cycling with your private Wilderness Scotland Guide
              • Experience Scotland's history from crannogs to historical houses
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              Region: Perthshire and Southern Highlands

              Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

              Grading: Your Own Pace ? What does this mean?
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              Carbon Footprint: 43kg ? What does this mean?
              Click here to find out about our carbon labelling project and what we're doing to be more sustainable.

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              Self Drive Collection – Ben Nevis & The West

              • Discover the breath-taking beauty of Scotland's West Coast.
              • Enjoy guided activities with fully qualified experts including the option to summit the UK's highest peak.
              • Experience the clear waters and wildlife of Arisaig as you kayak through the skerries.
              • Explore at your own pace with self-guided options and time to relax.
              Trip Flag

              Region: West Highlands including Knoydart

              Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

              Grading: Your Own Pace ? What does this mean?
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              Carbon Footprint: 34kg ? What does this mean?
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              Self Drive Collection – Cairngorms National Park

              • Discover the majesty of the mountains and lochs of the Cairngorms National Park
              • Enjoy a combination of hiking, cycling and paddling through the heart of the Cairngorms
              • Seek out the native wildlife
              • Explore at your own pace with self-guided options and time to relax
              Trip Flag

              Region: Cairngorms and Central Highlands

              Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

              Grading: Your Own Pace ? What does this mean?
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              Carbon Footprint: 47kg ? What does this mean?
              Click here to find out about our carbon labelling project and what we're doing to be more sustainable.

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              Self Drive Collection – Skye

              2 reviews
              • Enjoy varied hiking with your expert Wilderness Scotland guide, tailored to suit you.
              • Get to know the rich history of the island through the stories told by your guide.
              • Explore at your own pace with self-guided visits to iconic locations including ancient castles and magical landscapes.
              • Upgrade the accommodation and add on extra days and activities.
              Trip Flag

              Region: Inner Hebrides including Skye

              Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

              Grading: Your Own Pace ? What does this mean?
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              Carbon Footprint: 69kg ? What does this mean?
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              Self-Drive – The North Coast 500

              8 reviews
              • Soak up the magnificent scenery along the North Coast 500, one of the worlds most beautiful road trips.
              • Enjoy a walk out to Dunnet Head, the most northerly point on mainland Britain.
              • Choose from a variety of cliff, coastal or mountain guided and self guided walks.
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              Region: Multi-Location

              Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

              Grading: Your Own Pace ? What does this mean?
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              Carbon Footprint: 89kg ? What does this mean?
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              Self Drive – Winter Highland Explorations

              2 reviews
              • Enjoy fabulous scenic Winter hiking in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park with an expert guide.
              • Relax and unwind as you cosy up with a hot drink in front of the fire.
              • Gaze in wonder at the endless stars in the clear winter night skies.
              • Enjoy a special wildlife experience as you walk with the Cairngorm Reindeer herd in the hills.

              Region: Cairngorms and Central Highlands

              Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

              Grading: Your Own Pace ? What does this mean?
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              Carbon Footprint: 79kg ? What does this mean?
              Click here to find out about our carbon labelling project and what we're doing to be more sustainable.

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              Self-Drive – Winter Highland Cosy Cairngorms

              2 reviews
              • Enjoy fabulous scenic winter hiking in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park with an expert guide.
              • Relax in your luxurious 5 star hotel and cosy up with a hot drink in front of the fire.
              • Customise the itinerary to create your perfect trip with optional upgrades and extra days.

              Region: Cairngorms and Central Highlands

              Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

              Grading: Your Own Pace ? What does this mean?
              Click here to learn more about our trip difficulty grading system.

              Carbon Footprint: 129kg ? What does this mean?
              Click here to find out about our carbon labelling project and what we're doing to be more sustainable.

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              Every client receives a feedback survey when they return from their guided, self guided or tailor made holiday with us. Once completed the review is published on our website just as soon as our database updates. The little touches and details are important to us and where issues are raised we make positive changes to our trips to improve your experience.

              That’s why we read each of our client’s reviews and although we don’t respond to all of them, if it’s glowing feedback then we get the satisfaction of helping to make your holidays truly memorable.

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              Fiona Ashby

              Self Drive Collection - Winter Highland Explorations

              Age: 60 - 70
              Country: New Zealand
              Trip Date: 03/04/2025
              Trips Taken: 4

              The Bottom Line

              The Bottom Line

              Great experience and left us with a taste for more adventures. Will definitely be looking at another trip

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              Fiona Ashby

              Self Drive Collection - Winter Highland Explorations

              Age: 60 - 70
              Country: New Zealand
              Trip Date: 03/04/2025
              Trips Taken: 4

              The Bottom Line

              The Bottom Line

              Outstanding

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              Charles Burslem

              Self-Drive Collection - The North Coast 500

              Age: 70 - 80
              Country: Canada
              Trip Date: 28/09/2024
              Trips Taken: 1

              The Bottom Line

              The Bottom Line

              We really enjoyed our trip. Had great communication via email. I would recommend using Wilderness Scotland to others.

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