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Knoydart (West Highlands) *Long Weekend*
~ Friday 10th September 10 from 5.30pm at Mallaig to Monday 13th September 10, PM
Knoydart (West Highlands)
£
150.00
6 REMAINING ADDITIONAL SPACES LEFT FOR THIS EVENT (02/09/10)
INCLUDED IN THE COST :Three nights Bunkhouse style accommodation at the Knoydart Foundation Bunkhouse
Boat crossing from Mallaig to Inverie and return,
Luggage transportation from pier to bunkhouse and return,
Full days guiding on two days, offering two walks on each day (Sat/Sun),
Packed lunch on each day,
NOT INCLUDED - This is a self catering holiday, so breakfast and evening meals will need to be brought in with you. However tables are booked for us at The Old Forge for evening meals.
For Payment: Please read the Booking Terms & Conditions on the tab above, under 'How to Book'.
To pay by Paypal, click on the 'Buy Now' to the right. Cheque and Bank Transfer are also available.
Guides Booked : Shaun Hibbard & Gideon Wheater
INCLUDED IN THE COST :Three nights Bunkhouse style accommodation at the Knoydart Foundation Bunkhouse
Boat crossing from Mallaig to Inverie and return,
Luggage transportation from pier to bunkhouse and return,
Full days guiding on two days, offering two walks on each day (Sat/Sun),
Packed lunch on each day,
NOT INCLUDED - This is a self catering holiday, so breakfast and evening meals will need to be brought in with you. However tables are booked for us at The Old Forge for evening meals.
For Payment: Please read the Booking Terms & Conditions on the tab above, under 'How to Book'.
To pay by Paypal, click on the 'Buy Now' to the right. Cheque and Bank Transfer are also available.
Guides Booked : Shaun Hibbard & Gideon Wheater
Overview
Knoydart is a major attraction for those after some peace, quiet and dramatic scenery.
It is designated as a National Scenic Area, and is world renowned for its dramatic and remote mountain scenery.
The region is a peninsula opposite the southern end of Skye formed by the long sea lochs of Loch Hourn to the North and Loch Nevis to the South. The region is truly remote with no road access at all into the central or Western areas - quite unique on the entire Scottish coastline. The closest road access is 16 miles away at Kinlochourn, itself "the end of Britain's longest dead-end road".
There are excellent paths across the region and it has three Munros nestling in the centre: Ladhar Bheinn is the most Westerly of all the Munros at (3346ft), Luinne Bheinn (3080ft) and Meall Bhuide at (3103ft).
It is designated as a National Scenic Area, and is world renowned for its dramatic and remote mountain scenery.
The region is a peninsula opposite the southern end of Skye formed by the long sea lochs of Loch Hourn to the North and Loch Nevis to the South. The region is truly remote with no road access at all into the central or Western areas - quite unique on the entire Scottish coastline. The closest road access is 16 miles away at Kinlochourn, itself "the end of Britain's longest dead-end road".
There are excellent paths across the region and it has three Munros nestling in the centre: Ladhar Bheinn is the most Westerly of all the Munros at (3346ft), Luinne Bheinn (3080ft) and Meall Bhuide at (3103ft).
The northern part of Knoydart is traditionally known as na Garbh-Chrìochan or "the Rough Bounds", because of its harsh terrain and remoteness; it is also referred to as "Britain's last wilderness". It’s only accessible by boat, or by a 16-mile (26 km) walk through rough country, its seven miles of tarred road are not connected to the UK road system.
Inverie is the only village on the peninsula, which has a resident population of roughly 100 adults. There is a post office, a primary school, and a variety of accommodation for visitors, including B&Bs, bunkhouses and self-catering accommodation. The Old Forge, Knoydart's only pub, is the remotest on mainland Britain.
The Knoydart Foundation was established in 1997 to take ownership of the 17,500-acre Knoydart Estate which makes up much of the peninsula. The Foundation bought the estate in 1999. It is a partnership of local residents, the Highland Council, the Chris Brasher Trust, Kilchoan estate and the John Muir Trust. Their aim is to preserve, enhance and develop Knoydart for the well-being of the environment and the people. The Foundation also operates a micro hydro-electric scheme which provides power to the estate.
Wildlife in the area is abundant and just requires the usual patience. On land you could see Red Deer, Highland Goats and you may see the reclusive Otter or Pine Marten.
At sea you could see Grey or Common seals, Porpoise, Minke Whales and Basking Sharks.
And in the sky above or just resting on the many Lochs you could see Cormorants, Black headed and Common Gulls, Guillemots, Ringed Plovers, Oyster Catchers, Curlew, Snipe, Sand Plover, Kestrels, Buzzards, Golden Eagles and Sea Eagles.
If you do not want to do the walks, then please still do come along and explore at your pace and discover some of the many wildlife trips in the area both on land and sea. Please do mention that you will not be doing the walks in your booking form and then the appropriate amount can be deducted from your trip.
For details of some of the walks please see below :
Inverie is the only village on the peninsula, which has a resident population of roughly 100 adults. There is a post office, a primary school, and a variety of accommodation for visitors, including B&Bs, bunkhouses and self-catering accommodation. The Old Forge, Knoydart's only pub, is the remotest on mainland Britain.
The Knoydart Foundation was established in 1997 to take ownership of the 17,500-acre Knoydart Estate which makes up much of the peninsula. The Foundation bought the estate in 1999. It is a partnership of local residents, the Highland Council, the Chris Brasher Trust, Kilchoan estate and the John Muir Trust. Their aim is to preserve, enhance and develop Knoydart for the well-being of the environment and the people. The Foundation also operates a micro hydro-electric scheme which provides power to the estate.
Wildlife in the area is abundant and just requires the usual patience. On land you could see Red Deer, Highland Goats and you may see the reclusive Otter or Pine Marten.
At sea you could see Grey or Common seals, Porpoise, Minke Whales and Basking Sharks.
And in the sky above or just resting on the many Lochs you could see Cormorants, Black headed and Common Gulls, Guillemots, Ringed Plovers, Oyster Catchers, Curlew, Snipe, Sand Plover, Kestrels, Buzzards, Golden Eagles and Sea Eagles.
If you do not want to do the walks, then please still do come along and explore at your pace and discover some of the many wildlife trips in the area both on land and sea. Please do mention that you will not be doing the walks in your booking form and then the appropriate amount can be deducted from your trip.
For details of some of the walks please see below :
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Hard Walks ~ Due to the very nature of the area all walks on this event are categorised as hard.
Please ensure you are physically fit enough to undertake these walks before setting out on them.
There will be two walks on each day, Two on the Saturday and two on the Sunday.
These walks are usually between 10 to 15miles long with upto 5500ft ascent.
All of these walks are detailed below:
~ 15.5miles with 4880ft total ascent ~ Ladhar Bheinn Circular
This walk explores the north side of Knoydart, it is certainly one of the hardest of the weekend, but is just as equally rewarding.
Any trip to Knoydart for any Munroist is not complete without climbing the most westerly of the Munros Ladhar Bheinn (Hoof Hill) at 1020m (3346ft). Beginning from the Bunkhouse we pick up the Barrisdale track and head through dark woods with over hanging branches and a stone dyke covered in thick moss. The first 6miles of this walk are easy going and are a gentle warm up for the main climb to the summit, giving you ample opportunity to look around and soak up the atmosphere of this remote part of Scotland.
We soon leave the woods into a wide open Glen offering views northeast up to the Mam Barrisdale pass and the other two Munro’s in the area, Luinne Bheinn (Swelling Hill) at 939m (3081ft) and east to Meall Buidhe (Yellow Hill) at 946m (3104ft). We continue along this glen passing beneath the Corbett Sgurr Coire Choinnichean (Peak of the mossy corrie) at 796m (2611ft) and pass an old croft which is now used for salmon / trout breeding for the nearby Loch an Dubh-Lochain. Once past the Loch the path begins its slow and easy ascent towards the Mam Barrisdale pass (Col). From the top of this pass the views southwest back down the Glen are truly rewarding with the rough ground and corrie’s of the Munros causing many a photo opportunity. To the north northeast we look down to Loch Hourn and Barrisdale Bay with its croft, bothy, midge infested campsite and beach. Access to this area can be gained from the end of the single track road at Kinloch Hourn, but it’s a very rough 7mile walk, just to the bothy at Barrisdale, but again it’s a stunning one.
From the top of Mam Barrisdale we begin to use those warmed up muscles on the ascent of Ladhar Bheinn it is a hard 3miles on undulating rough ground and you begin to appreciate why the area is called “The rough bounds of Knoydart”. However, your effort is rewarded on reaching the summit of this magnificent and prominent mountain. From here we continue to follow the ridge down north-westwards over An Diollaid where the Corbett of Beinn na Caillich (Hill of the old women) at 785m (2575ft) stands out across the Glen. We then turn southwest, off the beaten track, down grassy slopes to a stalkers path which leads into Gleann na Guiserein. At Folach we pick up a track which takes us back to Inverie and to some well earned drinks at The Old Forge pub.
~ 14.5miles with 3220ft total ascent ~ Beinn Na Caillich, North-western Explorer
On this walk we explore the North-western side of Knoydart and climb the Corbett Beinn Na Caillich (Hill of the Old Women) at 785m (2575ft), this hill is remote and craggy but offers suburb views. We begin from our Bunkhouse and stroll along Inverie bay, ever watching for glimpses of life in or on the water, we pass through Inverie itself resisting the call of the The Old Forge pub and take the track north through Mam Uidhe. After a short while we turn northeast onto another track into some woods and out into Gleann na Ghuiserein, we continue on this track until Folach where again we turn north and follow a stalkers path alongside the Abhainn Bheag burn, passing cascading waterfalls as we head slowly up into the wide corrie. As we make progress in this remote area, we pass below Ladhar Bheinn (Hoof Hill) at 1020m (3346ft) which dominates the skyline directly to our east, to our west Beinn na Caillich looks down on us.
Before reaching the top of the corrie we turn west off the path onto steep grassy ground which gives us access onto the rough ridge, we then scramble up this ridge which leads to the summit cairn. Once there we are given excellent views over the sea to the west, looking southeast we see Ladhar Bheinn, to the east over to Loch Hourn and South to the ridge and top of the Corbett Sgurr Coire Choinnichean (Peak of the mossy corrie) at 796m (2611ft). From here we descend Southwest passing over Meall Coire an t-Searraich at 686m (2251ft) then down long slopes to pick up the path and track again back to Inverie.
Other walks planned :
~ 15.5miles with 2330ft total ascent ~ Western Coastal Explorer
The easiest of all the walks this weekend, following quiet roads, tracks and paths, looking out to sea for much of the walk.
~ 13.5miles with 4925ft total ascent ~ Beinn Bhuide, Eastern Explorer
A walk out east to climb the Corbett of Beinn Bhuide allowing us to see an area not frequented by many walkers.
If you haven't had enough and your still full of energy then below is an alternative / option to doing the Beinn Bhuide walk above. This will be put to paper vote the night prior to the walk :
~ 15.5miles with 5579ft total ascent ~ Meall Buidhe & Luinne Bheinn, The Leg Acher
For those who can't come out this far without doing the remaining two munros accessble from Inverie. (Top of Page)
These walks are usually between 10 to 15miles long with upto 5500ft ascent.
All of these walks are detailed below:
~ 15.5miles with 4880ft total ascent ~ Ladhar Bheinn Circular
This walk explores the north side of Knoydart, it is certainly one of the hardest of the weekend, but is just as equally rewarding.
Any trip to Knoydart for any Munroist is not complete without climbing the most westerly of the Munros Ladhar Bheinn (Hoof Hill) at 1020m (3346ft). Beginning from the Bunkhouse we pick up the Barrisdale track and head through dark woods with over hanging branches and a stone dyke covered in thick moss. The first 6miles of this walk are easy going and are a gentle warm up for the main climb to the summit, giving you ample opportunity to look around and soak up the atmosphere of this remote part of Scotland.
We soon leave the woods into a wide open Glen offering views northeast up to the Mam Barrisdale pass and the other two Munro’s in the area, Luinne Bheinn (Swelling Hill) at 939m (3081ft) and east to Meall Buidhe (Yellow Hill) at 946m (3104ft). We continue along this glen passing beneath the Corbett Sgurr Coire Choinnichean (Peak of the mossy corrie) at 796m (2611ft) and pass an old croft which is now used for salmon / trout breeding for the nearby Loch an Dubh-Lochain. Once past the Loch the path begins its slow and easy ascent towards the Mam Barrisdale pass (Col). From the top of this pass the views southwest back down the Glen are truly rewarding with the rough ground and corrie’s of the Munros causing many a photo opportunity. To the north northeast we look down to Loch Hourn and Barrisdale Bay with its croft, bothy, midge infested campsite and beach. Access to this area can be gained from the end of the single track road at Kinloch Hourn, but it’s a very rough 7mile walk, just to the bothy at Barrisdale, but again it’s a stunning one.
From the top of Mam Barrisdale we begin to use those warmed up muscles on the ascent of Ladhar Bheinn it is a hard 3miles on undulating rough ground and you begin to appreciate why the area is called “The rough bounds of Knoydart”. However, your effort is rewarded on reaching the summit of this magnificent and prominent mountain. From here we continue to follow the ridge down north-westwards over An Diollaid where the Corbett of Beinn na Caillich (Hill of the old women) at 785m (2575ft) stands out across the Glen. We then turn southwest, off the beaten track, down grassy slopes to a stalkers path which leads into Gleann na Guiserein. At Folach we pick up a track which takes us back to Inverie and to some well earned drinks at The Old Forge pub.
~ 14.5miles with 3220ft total ascent ~ Beinn Na Caillich, North-western Explorer
On this walk we explore the North-western side of Knoydart and climb the Corbett Beinn Na Caillich (Hill of the Old Women) at 785m (2575ft), this hill is remote and craggy but offers suburb views. We begin from our Bunkhouse and stroll along Inverie bay, ever watching for glimpses of life in or on the water, we pass through Inverie itself resisting the call of the The Old Forge pub and take the track north through Mam Uidhe. After a short while we turn northeast onto another track into some woods and out into Gleann na Ghuiserein, we continue on this track until Folach where again we turn north and follow a stalkers path alongside the Abhainn Bheag burn, passing cascading waterfalls as we head slowly up into the wide corrie. As we make progress in this remote area, we pass below Ladhar Bheinn (Hoof Hill) at 1020m (3346ft) which dominates the skyline directly to our east, to our west Beinn na Caillich looks down on us.
Before reaching the top of the corrie we turn west off the path onto steep grassy ground which gives us access onto the rough ridge, we then scramble up this ridge which leads to the summit cairn. Once there we are given excellent views over the sea to the west, looking southeast we see Ladhar Bheinn, to the east over to Loch Hourn and South to the ridge and top of the Corbett Sgurr Coire Choinnichean (Peak of the mossy corrie) at 796m (2611ft). From here we descend Southwest passing over Meall Coire an t-Searraich at 686m (2251ft) then down long slopes to pick up the path and track again back to Inverie.
Other walks planned :
~ 15.5miles with 2330ft total ascent ~ Western Coastal Explorer
The easiest of all the walks this weekend, following quiet roads, tracks and paths, looking out to sea for much of the walk.
~ 13.5miles with 4925ft total ascent ~ Beinn Bhuide, Eastern Explorer
A walk out east to climb the Corbett of Beinn Bhuide allowing us to see an area not frequented by many walkers.
If you haven't had enough and your still full of energy then below is an alternative / option to doing the Beinn Bhuide walk above. This will be put to paper vote the night prior to the walk :
~ 15.5miles with 5579ft total ascent ~ Meall Buidhe & Luinne Bheinn, The Leg Acher
For those who can't come out this far without doing the remaining two munros accessble from Inverie. (Top of Page)