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The Northern Highlands - Reilkoff
Saturday 12th July – Thursday 17th July 2025
Saturday 12th July – Thursday 17th July 2025
Join us on a journey through the stunning northern coast of Scotland, where breathtaking scenery, invigorating walks, and cosy accommodations await. This adventure will take you through a landscape sculpted by nature, where salt-stung cliffs plunge into the sea, and rugged hills are blanketed in heather. Each day presents an opportunity to wander along picturesque trails, explore hidden beaches, and discover charming villages steeped in history. As evening falls, retreat to welcoming inns where the warmth of Highland hospitality and the comfort of a soft bed provide the perfect end to your day’s explorations. This trip promises a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and serene relaxation, offering a true taste of Scotland’s wild and enchanting northern edge.
Meet your Wilderness Scotland guide at your hotel in Wick this morning and transfer west along Scotland’s rugged northern coastline. Along the way, stop for a spot of lunch and a short hike to acquaint yourself with the area before settling into the sleepy and picturesque village on Tongue, overlooking the slopes of Ben Hope, Scotland’s most northerly Munro.
Overnight: Tongue
Meals Included: Lunch
Hiking along the north coast of Scotland offers an immersive experience in some of the country’s most dramatic and remote landscapes. The coastal trails wind through rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and expansive moorlands, providing breathtaking views of the North Atlantic. Chat with your guide about a couple of options today and head out to explore the region’s blend of natural beauty – promising an unforgettable adventure.
Overnight: Tongue
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Today you’ll catch a small ferry to the island of Handa. Handa Island is home to over 200,000 seabirds such as guillemot, and razorbills, and upwards of 250 pairs of puffins breed here. May, June and July are the perfect times of year to see the puffins, along with other marine life such as minke whales, dolphins and if you’re lucky, even orca. This afternoon, back on dry land, enjoy a spot of lunch before venturing a little further south to enjoy a coastal circuit out to The Old Man of Stoer – an iconic sea-stack towering above the North Atlantic ocean.
Overnight: Kylesku
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Today we enjoy a coastal circuit, following a grassy track that takes you over beautiful beaches and through community-owned lands with a patchwork of crofts surrounded by animal grazing lands. Afterwards, we’ll hike up to the ruins of Castle Varrich, which sits on a prominent headland with views across the Kyle of Tongue. This is the ancient seat of Clan McKay – and may date back even further to the time of the Vikings.
Overnight: Kylesku
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Sea kayaking in and around the Summer Isles in Scotland offers a breathtaking adventure through some of the country’s most stunning and remote coastal landscapes. Enjoy navigating clear, turquoise waters dotted with a collection of rugged, uninhabited islands, each with its own unique charm. The area’s rich marine life, including seals, dolphins, and a variety of seabirds, adds to the allure. The dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and sandy beaches provide ample opportunities for exploration and quiet reflection.
Overnight: Kylesku
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before transferring south to the bustling harbour town of Ullapool. Depending on what time your ferry departs, perhaps spend some time wandering along the shoreline of Loch Broom with a coffee and artisan pastry before hopping on board the ferry to Stronoway.
Meals Included: Breakfast
The price of this trip is £4,875 per person and is based on availability at the time of booking.
Saturday 12th July – Thursday 17th July 2025
