Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Alltshellach
Check in starts at 4pm when you'll arrive at Alltshellach, a historic Highland property. The team greets you with complimentary cream tea, so you can settle in and meet other guests before dinner. It's a relaxed first evening to get your bearings and chat with the HF Holidays staff.
- Meals
- Cream tea (Complimentary cream tea on arrival)
Included Activities
- Complimentary cream tea on arrival
- Meet HF Holidays Leaders and fellow guests
Landmarks/POIs Alltshellach - Day 2
Guided Mountain Walks
Three guided walking options let you pick your pace today. The easier route crosses the Corran Ferry through forest and woodland trails. If you want more challenge, climb past Maclean's Towel waterfall to Meall Breac's summit. The third option heads to Ardgour Peninsula for a mountain ridge walk. All three routes show off Loch Linnhe and the surrounding peaks nicely.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked or continental breakfast), Lunch (Daily packed lunch), Dinner (Three-course evening meal plus tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Across The Corran Ferry (8.5 miles, 1,250ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 2: Maclean's Towel (6 miles, 2,450ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 3: Sgurr Na H-Eanchainne (7 miles, 2,750ft ascent)
- Transport to and from walk
Landmarks/POIs Loch Linnhe Corran Ferry Ardgour House Maclean's Towel waterfall Meall Breac Sgurr na h-Eanchainne Glen Coe - Day 3
Ben Nevis Area Walks
You've got three walking choices in the Ben Nevis area with different difficulty levels. Take the moderate route through Nevis Gorge to see Steall Waterfall, or go harder with the climb below the north face and its famous climbing cliffs. The biggest challenge is the full Ben Nevis ascent, Britain's highest mountain, where you'll catch panoramic views from the top.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked or continental breakfast), Lunch (Daily packed lunch), Dinner (Three-course evening meal plus tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Nevis Gorge (8 miles, 700ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 2: Below The North Face (9 miles, 2,600ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 3: Ben Nevis (10 miles, 4,500ft ascent)
- Transport to and from walk
Landmarks/POIs Nevis Gorge Steall Waterfall Steall meadow Ben Nevis Glen Nevis Castle Ridge buttress Pony Track - Day 4
Rest Day with Optional Local Attractions
This day is yours to use however you like. Rest at the property or venture out to explore. Ballachulish village sits about 25 minutes away, or head to Fort William for outdoor shops and activities. If you're keen on travel, the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig runs scenic routes, and you can day trip to Isle of Mull, Isle of Lismore, Oban, or visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked or continental breakfast), Lunch (Daily packed lunch), Dinner (Three-course evening meal plus tea and coffee)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ballachulish - historic slate village with 9-hole Woodlands Golf Course
- Explore Fort William - Outdoor Capital of the UK, 25-minute drive away
- Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig (daily service, early booking recommended)
- Day trip to Isle of Mull - reach by car ferry from Oban or Lochaline, visit Tobermory and Duart Castle
- Day trip to Isle of Lismore - bike hire at Port Appin (30-minute drive), short ferry crossing, visit Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre
- Day trip to Oban - harbour town 45-minute drive away, climb to McCaig's Tower for bay views
- Visit Eilean Donan Castle - 80-mile drive, explore banqueting hall, kitchen, and main keep
Landmarks/POIs Ballachulish Woodlands Golf Course Fort William Jacobite Steam Train Loch Eil Glenfinnan Arisaig Mallaig Isle of Mull Tobermory Duart Castle Isle of Lismore Port Appin Port Ramsay Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre Oban McCaig's Tower Oban Bay Eilean Donan Castle - Day 5
Guided Walks around Kentallen and Loch Linnhe
Three guided walks with varying difficulty are on offer today. The coastal route around Kentallen Peninsula gives chances to spot birds and seals. A low-level option on Lismore takes you through old fishing villages and past Pictish ruins. For something tougher, tackle the Beinn A'Bheithir mountain traverse with its three summits and dramatic ridge sections.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked or continental breakfast), Lunch (Daily packed lunch), Dinner (Three-course evening meal plus tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Kentallen Peninsula (7.5 miles, 600ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 2: Isle Of Lismore (6 miles, 680ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 3: Beinn A'Bheithir (9 miles, 4,350ft ascent)
- Transport to and from walk
Landmarks/POIs Kentallen Peninsula Cuil Bay Kentallen Bay Holly Tree Hotel Rubha Mor headland Loch Linnhe Isle of Mull Isle of Lismore Port Ramsay Pictish Broch Castle Coeffin Glen Coe Beinn A'Bheithir Sgorr Dhearg Sgorr Dhonuill Sgorr Bhan Gleann a'Chaolais - Day 6
Kinlochleven Mountain Walks
Today's guided walks center around Kinlochleven at Loch Leven's head. One option ascends to the mountain lake Loch Eilde Mor surrounded by Mamore peaks. Another climbs from the loch's southern shore to Garbh Bheinn's summit. The most demanding route traverses the Mamore ridge hitting 10 Munro summits, including a stop at Grey Mare's Tail waterfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked or continental breakfast), Lunch (Daily packed lunch), Dinner (Three-course evening meal plus tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Loch Eilde Mor (8.5 miles, 1,800ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 2: Garbh Bheinn/Loch Leven (6 miles, 2,950ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 3: Na Gruagaichean (8.5 miles, 3,800ft ascent)
- Transport to and from walk
Landmarks/POIs Kinlochleven Loch Leven Loch Eilde Mor Old Military Road West Highland Way Mamore mountains Garbh Bheinn Grey Mare's Tail waterfall Sgorr Eilde Beag Na Gruagaichean - Day 7
Glen Etive and Glen Coe Walks
Three guided walks explore the dramatic Glen Etive and Glen Coe landscape. One traverses between the iconic Buachaille mountains through the Lairig Gartain pass. Another climbs Buachaille Etive Beag's magnificent ridge to both summits. The third tackles Buachaille Etive Mor on a more demanding route with views over Rannoch Moor and Glen Coe stretching below.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked or continental breakfast), Lunch (Daily packed lunch), Dinner (Three-course evening meal plus tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Glen Etive To Glen Coe (8 miles, 1,700ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 2: Buachaille Etive Beag (6 miles, 3,050ft ascent)
- Guided walk - Option 3: Buachaille Etive Mor (9.5 miles, 3,200ft ascent)
- Transport to and from walk
Landmarks/POIs Glen Etive Glen Coe Buachaille Etive Beag Buachaille Etive Mor Lairig Gartain Kingshouse Inn Coire Altruim Stob Dearg Rannoch Moor West Highland Way - Day 8
Departure
You'll check out by 10:00am after a leisurely breakfast at Alltshellach. Head home with memories of a week spent walking through the Highlands and exploring the mountain terrain around this historic property.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked or continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Leisurely breakfast before departure
