The Treks

Here is an example of what I could offer.

On a four day trek, which would cover around 5 Munro’s (Scottish Mountains over 3000ft) and one of two Corbett’s (Scottish Mountains between 2500 and 3000ft), bespoke treks can be arrange to suit your requests.

I will organise from a two day trek to a five or more days, which could be centered in either in Inverness or Fort William, these are best places to take advantage of the some of the best mountains in Scotland.

Day1.

Leave from Inverness, travel to Aviemore near the Cairngorms, an easy starter day with a walk past the mystical Lochan Uaine.

(the Green Lochan) with stories of the Highland Sithe (Fairies), on to Ryvoan Bothy, lunch stop, then an ascent of Meall a Bhuachaille (hill of the Shepherd) continuing on along the ridge, with splendid views of the Northern Coires of the Cairngorms and then descend to the starting point, and on to Inverness to the place of residence.

 Day2.

The day starts with a drive down through “The Great Glen” to Fort William on the West coast, the day will be “The Big Challenge” with an ascent of Ben Nevis.

Britain’s highest mountain, at 1344m, we will either ascend by the pony track, or weather and groups fitness permitting The Carn Mor Dearg arête, the latter has stunning views into the North East Face of the Ben, the descent looks into the setting sun on the West coast, it is worth while to stop and linger a while, for the view will never be forgotten, back to sea level and return to Inverness, for a well earned meal and the chance to sample of one of Scotland’s single malt whisky's to celebrate the days conquest.

Day3.

We start the day with a shorter drive to the Cairngorms, and another stunning day ahead, with a trek to “The Big Two” Cairngorm and Ben MacDubhi. Two of Scotland’s 4000’ers (ft) with all round panoramic views of the Scottish Highlands, the effects of the last Ice Age still evident, the Glaciers have left their mark on this 40 million year old landscape.

The Cairngorm plateau resembles the Arctic Tundra, shaped by the last Ice Age, this is a mysterious place with tales of the “Old Grey Man of MacDubhi” who is said to have chased eminent mountaineers back into the valleys. There is also an abundance of wildlife, some of which, can only be found in these parts, 40 minutes later back to the hustle and bustle of the Highland capital, Inverness.

Day4.

The last morning sees us driving down the A9 south, past The Cairngorms to the Pass of Drumochter, where we stop and take in one of Scotland’s easier mountains to climb, Geal Carn, although the ascent is straight forward the view is rewarding, looking into the huge bulk of Ben Alder.

This is where Bonnie Prince Charlie is said to have taken shelter while fleeing the fierce troops of the Duke of Cumberland, making his way to Skye and thereafter to exile in France. A mere one hours drive and back to the city of Inverness we left from earlier, where we part with fond farewells.  

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