| Scotland: West Highland Way and Highpoint of Ben Nevis |
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05/13/10 |
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Steve Bonowski & Linda Ditchkus |
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lvditchkus@hotmail.com |
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Dates: May 13-25, 2010
Cost: $2,335 (air fare not included)
Leaders: Steve Bonowski & Linda Ditchkus
We'll walk for 82 miles along lochs, waterfalls, and craggy mountains on Scotland's spectacular West Highland Way. Carry only what you need for a day hike on this fully supported trek. Daily mileage ranges from 9 to 14 miles on the seven day trek. At the end of the trek, weather permitting, we will ascend Ben Nevis (4,409'), the highest point of the British Isles.
Short excursions are planned in Edinburgh and Sterling en route to the trek start point. We'll visit Edinburgh Castle; origin around 600 AD/CE; and the William Wallace Monument. Before leaving Scotland, we will visit the Isle of Skye to see the Armadale Gardens. We'll also see the Eilean Donan Castle, featured in many movies, and have lunch at a Scottish manor house, the Kinloch.
Price includes 11 nights lodging in small hotels and inns, with breakfasts included. All lunches are included except for three travel days. Dinners will be included except for two each at the beginning and end of the trip. Price includes ground transfers to/from Edinburgh Airport; Edinburgh to Drymen to start the trek; Fort William return to Edinburgh; baggage transfers during the trek; ferry & bus transportation on activity days; admission to the mentioned cultural sites; CMC fee; and partial leader reimbursement. Price does not include air fare to Edinburgh, but leaders will assist participants with scheduling.
To obtain the trip application packet, contact Steve at nztrekker@earthlink.net or Linda at lvditchkus@hotmail.com. No phone calls please. Or, complete and send the form below and the leader will contact you.
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