May 13-19 West Highlands, Glencoe, Oban, & Ben Nevis; hiking & sightseeing

Name: May 13-19 West Highlands, Glencoe, Oban, & Ben Nevis; hiking & sightseeing
Start: 2025-05-13T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-05-19T11:30:00+01:00
Location: Glasgow Airport

Hosted By

MISHA T. and Tatiana L.

May 13-19 West Highlands, Glencoe, Oban, & Ben Nevis; hiking & sightseeing

Details

HIGHLIGHTS

Summit Ben Nevis, at 1345m, is the highest mountain in the UK
Explore Glencoe Valley and the historic Hidden Valley.
Hike around and summit Stob Dubh (958m), which boasts some of the most majestic picture-postcard scenery to be seen in the Highlands
Summit Pap of Glencoe offers one of the best 360* views in the area
Explore a hidden gem of Kerrera - a tranquil island with magnificent Gylen Castle Ruins.
Visit Oban, Scotland's most popular west-coast holiday town, sample whiskey from its distillery, and enjoy fresh local seafood on the harbourside, followed by some of Oban's finest homemade chocolate.
Take the rope bridge challenge in Glen Nevis and visit Steall Falls
Enjoy a visit to Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, and hike the Glen Finnan Estate. In past years, we have enjoyed stories from the Estate Manager while lunching in the estate's bothie.

SPECIAL OFFER

You can combine this Scottish Highland Event with the Skye Event (7-11 May) & receive a FREE Chalet stay on 11-12 May and enjoy extra hiking or sightseeing.

WHAT TO EXPECT

AAA has hosted Hiking Weekend events for over 16 years. As a result, we have a wealth of experience, ensuring you will enjoy some great hikes led by experienced leaders and tasty & healthy food.
This event has been running every year since 2009!

Pictures of last year's event

HIKE GRADES

You will have a choice of hikes, ranging from Moderate to Energetic. When we have three or more leaders, we also offer Challenging routes. AAA leaders have extensive navigational and hike-leading experience and are trained in wilderness first aid.

You can choose between shorter hikes of around 15 km and longer, more demanding hikes of 20 km+. We will take the weather into account and offer routes on the day.

ITINERARY

The event starts at Glasgow Airport at 14:00 and finishes at 11:30.

KIT LIST

Check what kit is required and more.

ACCOMMODATION

We will be staying in chalets/lodge in the picturesque village of Onich, known for its magnificent and varied scenic beauty.

Set within private grounds, our accommodation has panoramic views overlooking Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Mountains. It is popular with active guests - being midway between the Ben Nevis & Glencoe mountain ranges (20-minute drive to Ben Nevis, 10 minutes to Glencoe), walkers and climbers are spoiled for choice.

Contact [aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk](http://mailto:aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk/) to enquire about the availability of a single chalet room for £199 (sold out) extra or a lodge single room for £249 extra and book in advance. The number of those is limited! It also depends on the number of males/females who booked the trip.

FOOD

Breakfasts are provided as per the inclusions below. Most dietary requirements can be catered for if advised in advance. Chalets have kitchens for you to prepare your packed lunches and dinners, as well as enjoy the pub on site. There are several restaurants in the area where we will organise dinners to enjoy the local cuisine.

COST

The price includes the following:

6 nights B&B accommodation
All transport
Choices of 2 Guided Hikes + sightseeing option by experienced hike leaders
Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection.

The price does not include: