Escape over the sea to the Outer Hebrides to marvel at the striking mix of landscapes, from white sandy beaches to sea lochs set against a backdrop of majestic mountains. Please note we do not think this tour would be suitable for people with mobility problems.
Your Hotels
Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula
Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway
Caledonian Hotel, Ullapool
Holiday Inn, Dumfries
Overnight Hotel (still to be confirmed)
Due to the number of hotels we cannot take any requests
Itinerary
Thursday: We travel to Fort William for our overnight stay.
Friday: We head for the ferry at Mallaig and sail over to Armadale on the Isle of Skye. We then proceed to the north of Skye to catch an early evening ferry from Uig over to Lochmaddy, North Uist. A 2-course meal will be served on board during this crossing. We then travel on to our hotel on Benbecula (B&B 1st day and half board 2nd day).
Saturday: This morning a smaller hired coach will meet us at the hotel. Our island hopping begins by taking the causeway across to South Uist, where the west coast is a continuous sandy beach while the east is dominated by mountainous peaks. We then travel on via a further causeway to Eriskay, the ‘Whisky Galore’ island. From here we enjoy the short ferry crossing to the Isle of Barra which is considered by many to be the most beautiful little island in Britain. Its tranquil beaches, distinctive culture, where Gaelic is widely spoken, and an ancient history make any visit to Barra a memorable one. We then head back to our hotel.
Sunday: After a leisurely breakfast we depart our hotel for our onward journey to North Uist, via the Benbecula causeway, to board the afternoon ferry for the one hour crossing from Berneray to Leverburgh on South Harris. We then travel up the west coast past numerous unspoilt, white sandy beaches and some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in the Western Isles. The final leg of today’s journey is to the Isle of Lewis and our hotel in Stornoway for 2 nights. We have included a packedlunch on this day.
Monday: After breakfast we meet our guide for a tour of Lewis. Places of interest include the Callanish Stones, one of the finest prehistoric sites in Scotland, the historic Broch at Carloway and the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
which consists of traditional thatched croft houses.
Tuesday: We enjoy the morning free in Stornoway before an afternoon crossing to the mainland resort of Ullapool and our hotel.
Wednesday: After breakfast we head south to our hotel in Dumfries where we spend our last night.
Thursday: Time to head back to Derbyshire.
Cost shown is per person for half board sharing a double or twin room.
