Welcome to Scotland at its most spectacular! The Western Isles offer a concentrate of the country's most powerful landscapes, from sharp peaks and glacial valleys to chalk-white beaches with turquoise water. Your journey begins with one of the country's most beautiful train rides before you hike across the incomparable Isle of Skye, past the Cuillin Mountains, desolate beaches, and the dramatic cliffs around The Storr. Then a ferry awaits westward to the Outer Hebrides and Harris, where turquoise sea meets chalk-white beaches and almost deserted moors. Follow ancient paths and historic burial roads through landscapes where the golden eagle still reigns. Trains, ferries, local buses, and included transfers tie the adventure together in the most local way, and in the evenings, small B&Bs, inns, and Scottish hospitality await.
Tour Highlights
Hike with the mighty Cuillin Mountains as your backdrop
Admire the iconic Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye
Cross the sea by ferry to the Outer Hebrides
Hike above the postcard-pretty Luskentyre Beach
Follow secluded and ancient trails through wild Harris
Program
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7 Breakfasts included
The trip begins at the train station in Inverness. Board the train towards Kyle of Lochalsh and settle in for one of Britain's finest train journeys. Over approximately 2.5 hours, the Kyle Line winds through the Highlands with mountains, lochs and dreamlike landscapes outside your carriage window. In Kyle of Lochalsh you change to bus or taxi and roll across the Skye Bridge to Broadford, about 20–30 minutes away. Here two nights await on the Isle of Skye with fine views over Broadford Bay towards the islands of Pabay and Scalpay.
Level and standard
Moderately demanding hiking on paths, moors, and coastal trails. The terrain can be uneven, wet, and occasionally muddy, and several trails are unmarked. However, you will have excellent material to follow. The hikes average around 15 km and 340 meters of ascent per day. Some experience with navigation and hiking in varying weather is recommended.
Accommodation
You stay in small and personal accommodations, primarily B&Bs and inns, sometimes a smaller hotel. The standard corresponds to about three stars, with a focus on good value, good food, and a warm welcome. Accommodations vary depending on availability and may be replaced with equivalent alternatives. Unfortunately, this trip cannot be booked by solo travelers.
8 dagar / 7 nätter
Accommodation: Comfort
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation in chosen room option
- Breakfast
- Luggage transport when changing hotels
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- Train Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ferry Uig – Tarbert
- Digital roadbook in English with:
- Destination information
- Practical information
- Directions
- Maps
- App with GPS tracks
- 24-hour service phone
Add-ons
Epic Trails t-shirt – 179 SEK
Epic Trails hoodie – 699 SEK
Epic Trails termosflaska – 179 SEK
Epic Trails t-shirt + hoodie – 775 SEK
Epic Trails t-shirt + hoodie + flaska – 855 SEK
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