Untamed Horizons: Adventure Across the UK's Wildest Landscapes - Final Information

Day 1 - Sunday 11^th May - Welcome to England and the Lake District

On arrival at into the UK, you will meet your experienced guide, who will also acts as your driver for your time in England. Together you will make the 1 hour 30 minute drive to your accommodation in the Lake District. Spend some time getting to know each other over some food at a local pub or restaurant. You’ll be able to chat about your upcoming adventures and the activities that have been planned for you.

Overnight: Windemere | Langdale Chase
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 2 - Monday 12^th May - Trail Running and Wake-surfing: A Thrill Seekers Day

This morning, meet your specialist trail running guide in the foyer of your hotel, and be ready to run. You’ll head out into the surrounding hills for a mornings trail adventure. Take on a challenging 12km route that will have you climbing over 500m in elevation allowing you to take in the stunning scenery as you make you way along the track.

In the afternoon, enjoy some time out on the water. Don your wetsuit and head out to test your skills at Wake-surfing. The ultimate mix of surfing and wakeboarding, where you ride an endless wave behind a boat, carving, gliding, and feeling the pure thrill of the water beneath your feet!

*Wake-surfing is subject to water temperatures on the day of the activity

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Windemere | Langdale Chase
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Tuesday 13^th May - Hit the Course. 18 Holes at Silloth Golf Club

After a hearty English breakfast, get your gear ready as you head for Silloth Golf Club. You;ll play with your guide as you make your way around this beautiful course, and be sure to take in the stunning beauty of your surroundings. Afterwards, enjoy a beer and some food in the clubhouse, reminiscing (hopefully!) on birdies and pars galore.

*Caddie services can be arranged subject to availability – Some small courses do not offer caddie services.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Windemere | Langdale Chase
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Wednesday 14^th May - Scafell Pike, England's Tallest Mountain

Today you tackle England’s highest mountain and a member of the infamous British 3 peaks challenge. Meet your guide and head out along winding roads to the start point of your mammoth day! Your guide will lead you up narrow, challenging paths as you ascend to the highest point in England. Upon reaching the summit take a moment to absorb the stunning landscapes and enjoy a packed lunch, refuelling for the journey back down. On a good day you might even be able to see some of the mountains in neighbouring Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland!

This evening, relax at your accommodation and hear of local legends and history from a local storyteller, before taking some time to reflect on your time in the Lake District.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Windemere | Langdale Chase
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Thursday 15^th May - Transfer to Dornoch

Today, bid farewell to the English Lakes, and transfer seamlessly by helicopter to Inverness, where your car rental awaits. From here, head north towards Dornoch and your time golfing.

Overnight: Dornoch | Own Arrangements
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6 - Friday 16^th May - Dornoch Golfing

Day of Golf at Dornoch

Overnight: Dornoch | Own Arrangements
Meals Included: None

Day 7 - Saturday 17^th May - Dornoch Golfing

Day of Golf at Dornoch

Overnight: Dornoch | Own Arrangements
Meals Included: None

Day 8 - Sunday 18^th May - Dornoch Golfing

Day of Golf at Dornoch

Overnight: Dornoch | Own Arrangements
Meals Included: None

Day 9 - Monday 19^th May - Dornoch Golfing

Day of Golf at Dornoch

Overnight: Dornoch | Own Arrangements
Meals Included: None

Day 10 - Tuesday 20^th May - From Golf to the Rugged North Coast

This morning, arrangements will be made to return your rental car as you head out and meet your experienced guides, who will also act as you drivers for your time in Scotland from here. You will have the chance to get to know them and chat about the exciting experiences that await you on this leg of your trip as you make the 1 hour 45 minute drive north. On route, stop off at the mysterious Hill O’Many Stones, and see if you can grasp what these stones could possible represent.

Once you are settled in, why not head out for a bike ride to stretch the legs along some of the UK’s national cycle network. Your hotel is situated right on this famous network making it an easy starting point for a thrilling ride.

Overnight: Thurso | Forss House Hotel
Room Type: Superior Radclyffe Room
Meals Included: Lunch

Day 11 - Wednesday 21^st May - A James Braid Inspired Course

Today, grab your clubs and head for the northern most 18 hole links course in Scotland. Designed by the famous James Braid this course offers an beautiful blend of holes while overlooking the amazing Sandside Bay. Opening and closing with challenging par 3’s, this is a sign of whats to come with a wonderfully designed course that promises to test your game while also offering truly Scottish golfing experience. Upon completing your round, enjoy some time in the warm and friendly clubhouse, recanting both good and bad shots!

The rest of the day is yours to play with. Chat with your experienced biking guide about the options available to you for an evening ride, and maybe the chance to take in a stunning sunset along the coast.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Thurso | Forss House Hotel
Room Type: Superior Radclyffe Room
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 12 - Thursday 22^nd May - Biking Adventures on the North Coast

Today, head out with your road biking guide and take in some of the stunning North Coast by bike. Chat with your guide about the route options available, but some suggestions are as follows:

• Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso – This near 23 mile route takes you over mostly paved paths and is classed at an intermediate level, it takes in waterfalls, and some of Scotland’s North Coast and is a great option for the day.
• Loch Calder & Loch Watten loop from Thurso – A longer route, close to 38 miles, takes you past to of North Scotland’s inland Lochs along paved paths. This intermediate route is a good option if you are looking for a longer ride.
• Dunnet Head – Dunnet Bay loop from Thurso – A 28 miles out and back route, takes you to the famous Dunnet Head lighthouse, offering amazing views out to sea.

If you are feeling fit, you could opt for both a morning ride and afternoon ride, to allow you to truly take in this amazing area.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Thurso | Forss House Hotel
Room Type: Superior Radclyffe Room
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 13 - Friday 23^rd May - Hit the Beach and Catch Some Waves

This morning after a leisurely breakfast, meet your guide and head for Dunnet Beach, a spectacular 2 mile long golden sand location perfect for your next adventure. Today, along with your guide, experience a 2 hour long private surfing lesson! You’ll learn how to attack the waves and ride them like a pro in this activity not often associated with Scottish waters.*

*Please fill out the waiver in the activity section below

In the afternoon, don your running shoes and kit and head out for a trail run along the rugged north coast of Scotland. Be sure to include some stops along the way to truly take in the breathtaking beauty of this remote part of Scotland.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Thurso | Forss House Hotel
Room Type: Superior Radclyffe Room
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 14 - Saturday 24^th May - Along the North Coast and It's Golden Beaches

This morning you will head further along the North Coast of Scotland as you take in yet more of this rugged and beautiful coastline. Stop off at the golden sand beaches of Melvich Beach. A hidden gem, tucked away behind sand dunes, this location looks like a beach you would find in the Caribbean with its crystal clear waters and beautiful sand. As you make your way along their are plenty of other stop off locations for you to take in some history and scenery. One spot worth a stop is the Bettyhill viewpoint, giving you the chance to see the mountains you will endeavour to summit in the next few days.

Upon arrival at your accommodation, chat with your guide about heading out on the bike, and taking in some more of the lesser explored routes in the area.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Lairg | Lundies House
Room Type: Studio
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 15 - Sunday 25^th May - A Day on the Bike

There are some excellent biking options on offer for you today. Some off which are detailed below:

• Loch Loyal and Loch Hope loop from Tongue – This 50+ mile loop requires some extreme fitness and a high level of cycling ability as you take in two lochs and cross the famous Tongue Bridge. This route also includes 3,075ft of ascent.
• Loch Naver and Loch Loyal loop from Tongue – This 48 mile loop again takes in two lochs and takes you up 2,175 ft of ascent. Another route that is sure to test the endurance levels
• Talmine Beach – A much gentler option at only 17 miles, this route takes you along paved surfaces to allow you to look over the sea to the north. This route has a total ascent of 1000 ft.

Chat with your experienced biking guide to decide the best options for your day.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Lairg | Lundies House
Room Type: Studio
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 16 - Monday 26^th May - A Birthday Spent Bagging Ben Hope

This morning, celebrate your birthday by heading out with your guide and bagging the most northern Munro in Scotland, Ben Hope. This roughly 8km hike will have you ascending steeply as you climb this isolated mountain in search of yet more amazing views. Once atop, enjoy views out over the sea that extends up towards the Artic and look south for views of lesser mountains and the glens that cut through them!

Upon return to our accommodation take some time to relax and enjoy your birthday, having completed the most northern Munro in Scotland.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Lairg | Lundies House
Room Type: Studio
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 17 - Tuesday 27^th May - 9 Holes at Durness and Scotland's Rugged NorthWest

This morning, transfer west, stopping off at the famous Durness Golf Course, where you will enjoy a round of golf on the famous course round. Durness, Scotland’s most north westerly course offers a stunning 9 hole links course, over-looking the beautiful north sea. Over looking turquoise waters, choose to play 9 holes, or using the second set of tees, opt for 18.

Upon completing your round, spend some time exploring Balnakeil church, or at least what is left of it. Built back in the 1600’s by the man who wold later become Lord Reay. This is a fascinating, historic location, situated right next to the golf course and well worth a visit.

*Caddie services can be arranged subject to availability – Some small courses do not offer caddie services.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Lochinver | Inver Lodge Hotel
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 18 - Wednesday 28^th May - Cycling Some of the NorthCoast 500

Today it’s time to tackle some of the famous NC500 on bike. Head out in the morning with your specialist biking guide and take on the winding roads, up steep ascents and down the other side. Depending on the route you choose, be sure to stop off at some of the stunning lochs, with their rugged mountain backdrops, or white sand beaches along the way, offering views out to sea along the stunning North West coast of Scotland. Today’s biking is sure to live long in the memory which ever route you choose.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Lochinver | Inver Lodge Hotel
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 19 - Thursday 29^th May - Assynt Munro's - Ben More Assynt & Conival

Today you tackle a mammoth day. Head out early and take on 2 more Munro’s in the form of Ben More Assynt and Covinal. These two rocky mountains are connected by a fine ridge. Together, they make  a very rough but rewarding ascent, combined with the amazing views characterised by all of the Assynt peaks.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Lochinver | Inver Lodge Hotel
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 20 - Friday 30^th May - A Morning on the Water and a Sunset Hike

Enjoy a morning out on the water, take to the sea’s and paddle around the stunning coastline in your own sea kayak. Joined by an experienced instructor, this is a great way to take in the rugged west coast from a different angle. Visit stunning beaches and bays, and even the opportunity to spot some of Scotlands aquatic sea wildlife.

In the afternoon, what better way to take in your final evening than with an evening sunset hike. Climb to heights up a local mountain and take in (dependant on the Scottish weather) a stunning sunset, far out across the sea.

Your guide will arrange a meeting time with you for today the day prior.

Overnight: Lochinver | Inver Lodge Hotel
Room Type: Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 21 - Saturday 31^st May - Departure

This morning, a private transfer will collect you from the lobby of your hotel and take you to Inverness Airport for your onward connections. On the journey spend some time reflecting on the amazing memories you have made over the course of your time here in Scotland and England.

Meals Included: Breakfast