Walking the West Highland Way and trekking the Inca Trail.
Walking the West Highland Way
We had over 100 responses to our November survey asking “What will you be doing in 2010?” Thank you to all who responded and well done to Amy Balmain of Hove in Sussex who was the lucky winner of a Mountain Equipment Kit Bag. Amy has already booked to walk the Great Glen Way in 2010 and we hope you have a great trip.
Here are some of the results from our survey:
Walking Trails Planned for 2010:
- 23% of respondents planned on walking the West Highland Way in 2010.
- 16% planned on the Great Glen Way.
- The Cotswold Way, Ben Nevis and the Camino de Santiago were also on many of your “To Do” Lists for 2010.
- Coast to Coast Walks and walking holidays in Spain were also popular.
Walking Holidays You would like us to add to our programme:
Wow, you certainly weren’t short of suggestions and we have a list that if all the walks were joined end-to-end would probably stretch around the world. The exciting things is that I will undoubtedly have to tear myself out of the office and try out many of these exciting walks in 2010. Suggestions that came up more than once included:-
- Scottish Island Walks, specifically Harris & Lewis.
- The South West Coast Path and Cornwall Coast Path.
- More walks in Italy and Spain.
- More guided walks in the UK.
Machu Picchu - The Inca Trail
Machu Picchu - The Inca Trail
Your Dream Treks:
We all dream of escaping to the world’s mountainous regions and when we asked you to name the treks you would love to do there were some surprising results.
- The Inca Trail was the trek most of you would like to do. 36% of respondents would LOVE to do the Inca Trail.
- The Routeburn track, New Zealand came in second with 31%.
- 36% of people also dream of trekking in the Nepal Himalaya on the Annapurna Sanctuary or Everest Base Camp Trek.
- The least popular treks were the Overland Track in Tasmania and Mt Kailash Trek in Tibet, with a measly 8% voting for both.
We have taken all your responses on board and will be adding some great trips to our walking and trekking programme in 2010. Be the first to know of any new adventures – Sign up to our Newsletter!
So now you know what everyone else is planning for 2010 isn’t it time you booked your next walking holiday or trekking adventure.
Holidays you may be interested in
7 Days & 7 Nights
March - October
Difficulty: Moderate
Comfort: Moderate
The West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is the finest long distance walking trail in Scotland. A rewarding journey through an ever changing landscape as you journey 95 miles from Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William. The beautiful landscape of the Loch Lomond and Trossach's National Park and the western highlands, the isolated country hotels and great camaraderie make for an unforgettable walking holiday.Glasgow to Fort William, Western Highlands, Scotla
from £395
More information Supplied by: Macs Adventure
12 Day and 11 Nights in Nepal
September to June
Difficulty: Moderate
Comfort: Comfortable
A Glimpse of Everest Trek
Discover the best of the Everest Region on this short trek into the heart of the Himalaya surrounded by the world's highest peaks. Magnificent views and fascinating buddist culture make this an unforgettable trekking holidayEverest Region
from £875
More information Supplied by: Macs Adventure
5 Days & 6 Nights
March - October
Difficulty: Moderate
Comfort: Moderate
Fife Coastal Path
81 mile coastal walk passes through wild and spectacular scenery passing quaint fishing villages and long sandy beaches. Historic castles and caves, an abundance of wildlife and fresh local cuisine make this walk a real Scottish adventure. This self-guided walking tour starts in North Queensferry and takes you to Newport-on-Tay.Fife Coastal Path, East Coast of Scotland
from £375
More information Supplied by: Macs Adventure
6 Days & 7 Nights
March - October
Difficulty: Moderate
Comfort: Moderate
Great Glen Way
A wonderful relaxed walk through beautiful forests, peaceful working canals and magnificent brooding lochs. This self-guided walking tour takes you through Scotland's most famous glen, travelling from Fort William to Inverness.The Great Glen, Scotland
from £375
More information Supplied by: Macs Adventure
6 Days & 5 Nights
March - October
Difficulty: Moderate
Comfort: Comfortable
Multi Activity Holiday Scotland
Get up close and personal with the real Scotland. Sea kayak past ancient castles, climb Ben Nevis, walk on the Scottish Islands, mountain bike in the Cairngorms National Park and raft in Highland Perthshire.West Coast and Southern Highlands of Scotland
from £475
More information Supplied by: Macs Adventure