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Three legendary peaks crown the British
Isles: mighty Snowdon in the wild north of
Wales, Scafell Pike in England’s dreamy Lake
District, and Ben Nevis (or “the Ben,” as it
is fondly known) in the Scottish highlands.
We’ll summit them all on our arc across
three distinct regions of the British Isles. We
also enjoy a “boats and boots” exploration
of picturesque lakes, sip artisan Scottish
whisky, and hear the unique Welsh language
and the proud Scottish brogue. Challenging
but rewarding hikes by day, historic
accommodations by night, and a rich tapestry
of landscapes and heritage make this a
hiker’s dream journey.
Days 1-3 Snowdonia National Park, Wales /
Mt. Snowdon From Manchester, England, we
head to Wales for spectacular hikes in Snowdonia
National Park, including Mt. Snowdon (3,560'),
the highest peak in Wales and the first in our
trilogy of highest peaks on this three-country
adventure. Our hotel is an 18th century estate set
on 150 acres.
Days 4-7 England’s Lake District / Scafell
Pike We head into England’s glorious Lake
District, where colorful fellsides swoop up
from tranquil lakes surrounded by a great
amphitheater of emerald-green mountains.
Our hikes here bring us to Loughrigg Fell,
with unrivaled panoramas across the heart of
the Lake District, and up Scafell Pike (3,209'),
England’s highest peak. We also explore
picturesque Derwent Water, boating across
the lake and hiking up Cat Bells (1,480'),
topped off by a visit to a distillery to sample
the local gin—we’ve earned it!
Days 8-12 Scottish Highlands / Cairngorms
National Park / Ben Nevis In Scotland’s
Cairngorms National Park, we hike a high-level
trail above the rugged Northern Corries (mountain
cirques), then tackle Ben Nevis (4,412'), the
highest mountain in Scotland and the UK and
the roof of Great Britain! If the summit is clear,
our views stretch across a considerable part of
Scotland’s most spectacular scenery. Historic
Glencoe House is our home away from home,
where we’re welcomed by a traditional piper
and entertained by a local storyteller. Depart on
Day 12 via Inverness.
You’ll enjoy challenging hikes, extraordinary landscapes, and three distinct cultures on our unique journey. PHOTO: STEWART SMITH
STUNNING HIKES AND CULTURAL ADVENTURES
HIGHLIGHTS
• Climb Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben
Nevis—the highest peaks of Wales,
England, and Scotland
• Savor the glacier-carved scenery of
Mt. Snowden, where Edmund Hillary and
his team trained for the Himalayas
• Go fell-walking in the Lake District,
including a “boats and boots” crossing
of beautiful Derwent Water
• Hike in Scotland’s Cairngorms National
Park, with its lochs, wildlife, friendly
villages, and artisan whisky distilleries—
and keep an eye out for Scotland’s only
herd of reindeer
• Enjoy welcoming hotels, including historic
Glencoe House, built in 1896 for the
governor of the Hudson Bay Company
DETAILS
• 12-day trip begins in Manchester, England,
and ends in Inverness, Scotland
• 11 nights hotels and country inns
• All meals included except 4 dinners
DATES
Jun 6-17, 2018
Sep 5-16
TRIP COST
$7295 (5-14 members)
Single supplement: $1180
TRIP LEVEL
1 2 3 4+ 5 6 7
11 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
3-8 hours a day, van support
JON SPARKS