On July 21, 2016
By Rebecca Field
How to bag all the Skye Munros in a week:
Every Skye Munro and all the hospitality in a single package
May 2016 was the month for the west coast to shine. The two weeks we picked to take our guests on an exploration of Skye and Knoydart proved Andy’s method of following UK weather singularities as guidelines for our trips really pays dividends in seizing optimal conditions; it was glorious wall-to-wall sunshine – no one had brought enough sunscreen, t-shirts or shorts.
View of Am Basteir from Sligachan (taken by John Cromie).
We set off from Boat of Garten around lunchtime with a quick detour to Aviemore station for the first of our scheduled pick-ups, then we were on to Inverness airport. (Multiple pick-up options offer the most flexible transport to our clients.) We then traveled to Skye and met the last of our guests in Sligachan; they were already on the isle.
Sunset over the Cuillin hills in Skye
The concept
Itineraries and payments were arranged in advance, leaving the guests to travel stress free over accommodation, food and guiding. We arranged a comfortable cottage for the group and Rebecca created and catered the menu. Late evening meals were always an option so guests needn’t worry over hotel dinner hours. We are happy to do this, as we did on Skye, as some evenings all were more interested in enjoying the glorious hilltop weather before heading back to eat.
Topping out on the Inaccessable Pinnacle in glorious sunshine weather, Skye May 2016
The walkers and climbers were able to concentrate on their activity while the support team (Rebecca and Gregor) took care of the food and pick-ups for linear routes, ensuring everyone’s comfort and satisfaction, because as a team we are always focused on exceeding expectations!
In brief
Skye for Hillwalkers and Skye Black Cuillin Munros
Price: £845 Hillwalkers; £915 Munro-baggers.
Number of days: 7 nights on the Isle of Skye; once a year offer.
Accommodation: Self-catering cottage (all meals prepared by your hosts).
Achievement: 12 Munros.
Guides: 2 Instructors.
Our menu included (sample): Spiced beef and bashed beans. Salmon with soya sauce and ginger. Venison pie. Chicken with lentil and rosemary. Tomato and goat cheese tart. Self-saucing chocolate pudding. Fruit cheesecake. Wild garlic soup.
