An active 4 day itinerary allowing you to experience the best of what the Scottish Highlands have to offer.
This itinerary relies on a car. There are public transport options but this will mean your time seeing the sights and hiking is reduced by having to wait for buses and dealing with the longer journeys.
Day 1
12pm - Arrive in the Highlands
12pm-3pm - Park at the Hidden Valley car park and embark on the Hidden/Lost Valley walk. 2-3 hours round trip
3pm-4pm - Drive to Loch Achtriochtan and those Instagram shots
4pm-5pm - Stop at the Clachaig Inn for a beer
5pm - Check in at the Kingshouse Hotel
5pm-7pm - Unpack and relax in the room before dinner
7pm-10pm - Enjoy a drink in the Kingshouse bar before dining in the hotel restaurant
Day 2
8:30am-9:30am - Head down for a hearty breakfast in the hotel restaurant
9:30am-10am - Get ready for the day ahead
10am-11am - Drive to Glen Etive and take some stunning photos of the glen
11am-11:30am - Drive back to Signal Rock car park
11:30am-12:30pm - Embark of the Signal Rock and An Torr walk
12:30pm-12:45pm - Drive to the end of Glencoe village and park up
12:45pm-1:45pm - Start the Glencoe Lochan walk around the woodland
1:45pm-2:30pm - Enjoy lunch at the Glencoe Cafe
2:30pm-3:30pm - Drive to the Upper Glen Nevis car park
3:30pm-5pm - Take the Steall Falls and Nevis Gorge walk
5pm-6:30pm - Check into the Brevins Guest House
6:30pm-7pm - Walk to the centre of Fort William
7pm-9pm - Enjoy dinner at the Geographer
9pm-10pm - Head for a drink at Black Isle bar
Day 3
8am-8:30am - Enjoy a delicious and filling breakfast at the Brevins Guest House
8:30am-9am- Walk from the Guest House to the Ben Nevis Inn
9am-4pm - Pass through the gate and begin the Ben Nevis hike
4pm-5:30pm - Grab some food and a celebratory beer (or 3) at the Ben Nevis Inn
5:30pm-6pm - Head back to the Brevins Guest House
6pm-7:30pm- Have a no doubt well-needed shower and relax
7:30pm-8pm - Walk into the centre of Fort William
8pm-10pm - Enjoy dinner at either the Highland Cinema (relaxed, tapas style food) or Garrison West (if you’re looking for something more up market)
10pm-10:30pm - Walk back to the Guest House and have an early night
Day 4
8:30am-9:30am - Have a leisurely breakfast at the Brevins Guest House
9:30am-10:45am - Drive to the Falls of Falloch
10:45am-11:15pm - Walk to the waterfall and take some photos
11:15pm-12:15pm - Head to Luss
12:15pm-1pm - Explore Luss and enjoy a leisurely walk
1pm-2pm - Stop for some lunch or a snack at the Coach House Coffee Shop
1:30pm-2pm - Time to use your imagination and enter the world of fairies and trolls on the Faerie trail
2pm-2:30pm - Drive to the Conic Hill car park
2:30pm-4:30pm - Hike up to Conic Hill, taking some time to enjoy the views at the top
4:30pm-5:30pm - Head to the Oak Tree Inn for a quick beer before heading home
5:30pm - Make your way back home and enjoy a well deserved good nights sleep
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