JUNE 10 - 14 - TORRIDON (SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS)


Details
Backabush is going back to Scotland - this time to TORRIDON!
Nights 4 - Group size 18 - Cost £349
Are you ready for the most spectacular hiking in mainland Britain? The Torridon mountains are legendary for having the most rugged mountains in mainland Scotland. This area of the Highlands is sandstone which has given the region a strikingly different appearance to the mountains further south. These hills are huge, brooding monoliths with tops crested in sparkling quartzite and have become somewhat of a mecca to British hill walkers. This will be a true mountain adventure!
Our plan is to spend 4 nights in the Torridon area at a superb, purpose built hostel located at the foot of the mountains close to the shores of Loch Torridon where we have booked private dorm rooms exclusively for our group. Although the village of Torridon is quite remote, our hostel is equipped with everything we need for our stay.
Classic hiking routes in this region include:
- Beinn Alligin & the Horns of Alligin
- Liathach
- Coire Mhic Fhearchair
- Slioch
This trip involves challenging routes through rugged and demanding mountain terrain and steep ascents so a good level of fitness will be necessary. You must also have a good head for heights as many of the best routes in the Torridon include a degree of exposure.
If you would like to enjoy a week long holiday in Scotland with more mountain adventures, this trip can be combined with our trip to the Isle of Skye: https://www.meetup.com/backabush/events/287980762/
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- 4 nights quality, hostel accommodation (we will sleep in comfortable dorms booked exclusively for our group)
- All transport in Scotland and airport transfers from Inverness.
- Guided hikes by trained Mountain Leaders (http://www.mlte.org/content.php?nID=29) (MLTE) and qualified first aiders.
- Full financial protection in line with the Package Travel Regulations
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals - There are self catering facilities at our hostel but few restaurants nearby, we can drive to the next town to eat out on our first night.
- Flights - Currently under £81 return with easyJet.
- Travel Insurance
MEETING DETAILS:
The meeting point will be at Inverness Airport on Saturday 10th June at 14:30pm. We will drop you off at Inverness Airport on Wednesday 14th June at 13:00.
Our airport transfers will be timed to meet the following flights from Inverness:
Recommended Flights:
Outbound - Saturday 10th June
easyJet - EZY847
Departs Gatwick - 12:25
Arrives Inverness - 14:10
Return - Wednesday 14th June
easyJet - EZY848
Departs Inverness - 15:00
Arrives Gatwick - 16.40
It's also possible to catch the train to Inverness, we will do a pick up in the town centre at 14:50 for anyone arriving on the train or staying in Inverness the night before.
If you choose to make alternative travel arrangements, please bear in mind...
- We cannot wait for you if you plan to arrive into inverness later than 14.30 on the 10th.
- We will only arrive back in Inverness at 13.00 on the 14th.
HOW TO BOOK A PLACE ON THIS TRIP
To book onto this trip please **email nathancapay@googlemail.com** and send full payment to the Backabush account. Please use TORRIDON as your payment reference...
Account Name: BACKABUSH XPLORERS
Sort Code: 090127
Account Number: 22440622
Your RSVP alone is NOT enough to secure your place, full payment is needed to make a reservation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We consider safety to be our number one priority and while we never take unnecessary risks, we do recognise that any outdoor activity involves a danger of personal injury or death. Remember that you should be aware of and accept these risks as you are responsible for your own safety and you should not undertake anything beyond your abilities. It is also your responsibility to be correctly equipped for the weather and activity you have chosen to participate in.
We recommend that everyone participating in outdoor activities obtain appropriate insurance. The BMC offer excellent policies for all outdoor enthusiasts at very competitive rates: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/insurance/Landing.aspx

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JUNE 10 - 14 - TORRIDON (SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS)