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The welcome mat is always out in the Scottish Highlands, land of purple heather, secluded glens, and ancient clan castles. And a warm greeting you'll receive from its friendly people as you explore its breathtaking wild beauty on invigorating hikes and rambles along the renowned West Highland Way.

With trip leader David Lunn, whose remarkable knowledge of English and Scottish history makes the trip come alive, you'll "take the high road" to the "bonnie banks" of Loch Lomond, near where Rob Roy once dwelled, up Ben Nevis (4,406'), Britain's highest mountain, and through the remote and ruggedly beautiful Glencoe area. Like Robert Burns, you'll soon sing "My heart's in the highlands, wherever I go." And the capper? Relaxing at a pub at the end of the day with a pint of cold cider or beer!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike the best sections of the famed West Highland Way, including seven miles along the banks of romantic Loch Lomond
  
• Climb Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain!
  
• Pub-to-pub hiking (what a respectable concept)
  
• Hear fascinating tales of Scotland's historical past from an expert guide

Note - Most departures can be done back-to-back with either our England Coast-to-Coast or Walking Hadrian's Wall adventure. See date ledgend or detailed itinerary for specific back to back trips available.

Day 1 - Meet in Glasgow, Scotland, and transfer to Loch Lomond. After a pub lunch, hike along its wooded banks on the West Highland Way, once the haunt of Rob Roy. Overnight in Luss.

Day 2 - Hike over Black Mount (a hunting estate owned by the Fleming family of James Bond fame) and bleak Rannoch Moor to the remote Glencoe area, site of the infamous Glencoe Massacre.

Day 3 - Hike through Glencoe to the foothills of the Ben Nevis massif. Overnight in Kinlochleven.

Day 4 - Hike along a historic military road with views of picturesque lochs, glens, and mountains. Overnight in Fort William.

Day 5 - Strenuous hike to the summit of Ben Nevis along a well-marked trail, or optional railway trip to Mallaig on the coast.

Day 6 - Drive through the West Highlands to Edinburgh, visiting the historic battlefield at Stirling along the way. Visit the castle and Holyroodhouse Palace.

(Note: Participants on the August Military Tattoo departure will spend the day attending the festival, where we observe live drum and pipe performances on the esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle.)

Day 7 - Depart Edinburgh (or Glasgow, if preferred).

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