WILD KNOYDART
Grade 2: 6 days / 7 nights
The remote & rugged Knoydart peninsular is a very special place. For many, it epitomises west highland beauty; mountain after mountain plunging to deep dark serpentine lochs. Accessible only by boat (our mode) or long walk-ins, its one of the most isolated parts of mainland Britain. Its reputation is thoroughly deserved.
Arrive:
Rendezvous at Mallaig Harbour for 6 pm ferry departure for Inverie on
Sat 17th May 2008. Due to the travel time involved in traveling on public
transport between Glasgow & Mallaig we are also offering pick up from
Aviemore station by no later than 2 pm and at Inverness airport at 3 pm
Day 1: As you round the headland of Inverie Bay, Sgurr Coire Choinnichean dominates the view. The traverse of this mountain gives a wonderful ridge walk amongst Knoydart splendor. A great introduction.
Day 2: The craggy hill of Beinn na Caillich sees us venturing into the totally uninhabited NW corner of the peninsular. This is Knoydart at its wildest - seaward views all around.
Day 3: Labhar Bheinn, the most westerly mainland munro, is to may the most beautiful mountain in Britain. To do justice to it's souring ridges, dramatic corries and stunning panoramic views, in so few words, is nigh impossible.
Day 4: From breakfast onwards this is a day off for us all. It's a chance to explore Inverie a little more, hire a boat maybe, or go for a gentle walk along the shore. The day is rounded of with us all going out to dinner at The Old Forge pub, fabled for its fine wild food both from the sea and the land.
Day 5: The summit of Meall Buidhe rises from extremely rough and rocky corries. Carving & dividing its north & east flanks they create fine mountain of unending interest - a great ridge walk in the remotest of situations.
Day 6: The southernmost part of Knoydart is occupied by one massive mountain, Beinn Bhuidhe. Its delightful 8 km long ridge gives unexcelled views of Loch Nevis to the south and a fine series of corries to the north.
Depart:
Sat 24th May - Mallaig at 9:45 am with drop off at Inverness Airport at
12:45pm and Aviemore Station for 2pm
Price: £653 fully inclusive of: all guiding or instruction, accommodation at Glaschoile House or similar cottage (see below), full board, ferry to/from Inverie and transfers to Aviemore Station or Inverness airport*if required.
Inverie Accommodation: We're planning to book accommodation either at Glaschoille House or similar. Full details of the accommodation standard can be found by checking the Glaschoille web site at http://www.glaschoille.com
Mountain Innovations advises all clients to take out suitable insurance cover. For clients resident in the UK we can offer insurance cover against personal accident, cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Please phone 01479 831 331 for full details.
* Mountain Innovations Ltd will pick up from Inverness airport at approx. 5pm, unless otherwise arranged.
Final choice of route on the day is at the discretion of Mountain Innovations Ltd and may depend on prevailing weather conditions &/or the fitness of the group.
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