East Highland Way Walking Holiday Reviews
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Self Guided walking holiday from Fort William to Aviemore across the Scottish Highlands More information for the East Highland Way Walking Holiday |
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Review Summary
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Best Uses: Holiday(4)
Pros: Fun(3),Great accommodations(4),Well organised(3)
Pros: Fun(3),Great accommodations(4),Well organised(3)
Who said it always rains in Scotland ???
By Ingrid
from Pierrelaye (FRANCE) on 2011-07-07
from Pierrelaye (FRANCE) on 2011-07-07Pros: Well Organised,Fun,Once in a Lifetime Experience,Great Accommodations
Describe Yourself: Occasional Traveller
Best Uses: Holiday
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Describe Yourself: Occasional Traveller
Best Uses: Holiday
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about East Highland Way Walking Holiday :
Except a part in the bog, good tracks all over the Way and good information in the guide.
It would be totally perfect with a few way markers like the West Highland Way.
It would be totally perfect with a few way markers like the West Highland Way.
An absolute must !
By Leza & John Maloneyfrom Chorley, Lancashire on 2011-06-13
from Chorley, Lancashire on 2011-06-13Pros: Fun,Well Organised,Great Accommodations,Once in a Lifetime Experience
Describe Yourself: Enthusiastic Hikers
Best Uses: Trying Something New,Holiday,Relaxation
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Describe Yourself: Enthusiastic Hikers
Best Uses: Trying Something New,Holiday,Relaxation
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about East Highland Way Walking Holiday :
This walk exceeded our expectations in numerous ways. Aside from the accomodation which was on the whole excellent the walk itself was a mixture of different terrains including woodland, lochside,mountainsides and glens. The route was litter free and totally unspoiled. For someone looking for a new challenge that is virtually untroden with a little bit of navigation this is the route for you. The guide provided is good however it is usful to also plan your route using conventional mapping. This was a wonderful challenging walk that should be on everybodys bucket list. Glen Banchor was stunning true wild Scotland at its best. There is also the fun factor in navigating your way across boulder strewn swollen streams. Monessie Bridge over the River Spean provided stunning views of the gorge and a wonderful picnic area on the bank. The Pictish Fort is well worth the ascent to the top for the views of three glens. Loch Laggan was a mixture of stunning scenary and lochside walking affording long views of the Cairngorm Mountains. From Laggan to Newtonmore crossing Glen Banchor we were amazed to see large herds of Deer led by a magnificent stag. From Newtonmore along the Badenoch Way was a delight with Deer, Red Squirrel, Peregrine Falcons and Ospreys. Loch Insh was difficult to leave because its beautiful sandy beach was so unexpected. Ruthven Barracks is a must to explore with all its historical implications. Overall a fantastic experience which gets a massive thumbs up. A special thank you to Macs for brilliant service as usual, Kevin the founder of this wonderful route and also to Distant Hills at Spean Bridge and The Rumblie at Laggan for being such delightful places to stay. You should also consider carrying on and extending this walk to include the Speyside Way as we did a Scottish Coast to Coast covering 150 miles of walking bliss.
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Not a very exiciting walk.
By Brian,John and Mark.from South Staffordshire on 2011-05-16
from South Staffordshire on 2011-05-16Pros: Well Organised,Interesting history,Great Accommodations
Cons: Boring,Each day the same
Describe Yourself: RetiredKeen walker
Best Uses: Holiday
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons: Boring,Each day the same
Describe Yourself: RetiredKeen walker
Best Uses: Holiday
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments about East Highland Way Walking Holiday :
Each day, except one, seemed to be the same weary trudge through forests with little sight of the lochs.It was extremely quiet.We only saw twelve people on the trail all week. The guide book was not too bad although there are some glaring errors re. left and right so be careful.
Interesting route, lots to do and see
By Graham, Jenny & Aaliyafrom Heckmondwick, Bradford on 2011-05-25
from Heckmondwick, Bradford on 2011-05-25Pros: Great Accommodations,Fun,Lots of history
Cons: Midgies
Describe Yourself: World Traveller,Avid Adventurer
Best Uses: Relaxation,Holiday,Trying Something New
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Cons: Midgies
Describe Yourself: World Traveller,Avid Adventurer
Best Uses: Relaxation,Holiday,Trying Something New
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about East Highland Way Walking Holiday :
Walked the route for the first time this Spring with the wife and adventurous puppy, we are looking forward to next summer already as we plan to try it again. Due to tight timings (and slow walking)we missed out a few attractions from our book – otherwise no problems to mention. Midges were a little irritating in places so bring some repellent! Managed to navigate the route with just the guidebook maps, only used our notes occasionally. Feet wet through the Glen Banchor stretch so take care crossing some wide streams. Great views of the Scottish hills around Aviemore!! Well worth it.
