2 Day Glencoe Hiking Adventure

Journey through Scotland’s most dramatic landscapes, combining iconic Highland locations with secret trails: this tour perfectly balances hiking adventures with cultural experiences:

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Duration: 2 Days, 1 Night
Season: March to October

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Day 1: Edinburgh to Glencoe

Begin at magnificent Linlithgow Palace before heading into the Highlands. After collecting gourmet lunch from Callander’s award-winning bakery, venture into Glencoe for an atmospheric hike across Rannoch Moor. Your afternoon brings the highlight of the Glenfinnan Trail, timed perfectly to watch the steam train cross its famous viaduct, with options to round off your day at Glenfinnan Distillery.

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Total daily walking: 4 hours

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Linlithgow Palace:

• Explore Scotland’s finest royal pleasure palace
• Morning light perfect for photography
• Historic tales of Mary Queen of Scots

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Callander Stop:

• Collect gourmet picnic lunch from Mhor Bread
• Brief town exploration

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Rannoch Moor & Glencoe walk:

• Scenic bridge crossing
• Dramatic mountain views
• Perfect photo opportunities

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Glenfinnan Trail:

• Timed for steam train crossing
• Panoramic views of Loch Shiel
• Bonnie Prince Charlie’s monument

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Optional distillery visit at the end of the day

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Day 2: Glencoe to Edinburgh

Start your morning with the dramatic Lost Valley hike, where the MacDonalds once hid their cattle. After lunch in Glencoe, enjoy the peaceful Loch of the Lowes circuit before ending your Highland journey meeting friendly Highland Cows and experiencing the magical Kelpies at sunset.

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Total walking: 4.5 hours

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Lost Valley Hike (3 hours):

• Hidden glen exploration
• Dramatic mountain scenery
• Historic clan tales

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Glencoe Village:

• Traditional Highland lunch stop

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Loch of the Lowes Walk (1.5 hours):

• Peaceful circular route
• Wildlife spotting opportunities
• Forest and loch views

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Evening Finale:

• Meet friendly Highland Cows
• Sunset at The Kelpies (sunset dependant on the time of year)
• Perfect end-of-tour photographs

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End your Highland Journey back in Edinburgh

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• Professional driver/guide  
• Standard Transport in Vauxhall Vivaro minibus– up to 8 passengers
• Personalised tour itinerary creation, review and finalisation
• Restaurant bookings  
• Excursion and ticket bookings (invoiced separately)
• Tree planted with Future Forest Company

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• Food and drinks
• Accommodation costs  
• Gratuities
• Excursion and ticket costs  

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Choose between finding your own accommodation or source and book your accommodation though us.

When speaking to your Tour Co-ordinator, please provide:

• Preferred style of accommodation and budget per night
• Room type and number of guests per room Required facilities
• Special requests (e.g. if you would like to stay in a castle for a night)  

Accommodation prices are usually between £80-200 per person, per night depending on your requirements.

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• Linlithgow Palace: £9 adult
• Glenfinnan Distillery (optional): £12 adult

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• Physical Level: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊
• Season: March to October
• Door-to-door service: Choose your pick-up/drop-off location
• NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 5s
• Tour Co-ordinator assigned upon booking – communicate via email or video call to finalise arrangements
• Customisable – let us know if you’d like to adjust any elements of the tour
• Lunch arrangements – discuss preferences with your Tour Co-ordinator

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