UK Wilderness Walking Tour: The Knoydart Peninsula

Old vintage brick bridge crossing river in Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Scotland with blue sky, hills and mountains in the background

What to expect on this itinerary

From the rise of An Sgurr to the battlements of Kinloch Castle, from the clouds over Inverie to the sunset over the Isle of Skye, the far west of Scotland is a place filled with a beauty all its own. So if you’re looking for an outdoor vacation that is truly unique, the Knoydart Peninsula is the place for you.

Countries Visited

UK

Places Visited

Glasgow, Isle of Skye, Isle of Rum, Isle of Eigg, Isle of Canna, Doune, Mallaig, Knoydart Peninsula

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Knoydart - Arrival in the Scottish Highlands

After arriving in Glasgow, you’ll ride the scenic West Highland Line—thought by many to be the most scenic railway line in all of Great Britain—until reaching its terminus at Mallaig, a major fishing port on the edge of the shores that line the Highlands. Here you’ll meet your group and guide and set out across the waters of Loch Nevis until reaching your accommodations at a rustic yet elegant resort in the very heart of the wilderness, where the staff caters to your every wish and where the dining options are truly memorable. You’ll feel the overwhelming calm of seclusion wash over you as the sun sets over the long reach of Scottish loch, filled with wonder and awe at the undeniable grandeur of the Knoydart Peninsula.

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Day 2

Knoydart - A View to the Islands

Day 3

Knoydart - Across the Sound of Sleat

Day 4

Knoydart - A Mountain Climb and a Pint on the Edge of the Map

Day 5

Isle of Eigg - Ascending An Sgurr

Day 6

Isle of Skye - One Grand Hurrah of Island Touring

Day 7

Knoydart - Gazing Down from Ladhar Bheinn

Day 8

Knoydart - Returning Home

Trip Highlights

  • Spend your time while in Knoydart at an impeccable resort that retains the boundless sense of adventure and the calming influence of peace of the Scottish Highlands
  • Scale some of the area’s tallest peaks, from Sgurr Coire Choinnichean overlooking Inverie to An Sgurr on the Isle of Eigg
  • Enjoy island hopping Scottish style as you set off to explore the many outcroppings of the Highland coast, from the Isle of Skye to Canna
  • Take in the vista of the surrounding countryside astride the summit of Ladhar Bheinn, one of the country’s most impressive peaks

Starting Price

$4,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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