2024 Best of Backroads Catalog

WALKING & HIKING

DAYS 1–2 Welcome to Scotland, a hiker’s paradise! | Walk through the wild and remote West Highlands in stunning Shieldaig, a place of almost mythical proportions | Wild pines and the blue waters of Loch Torridon come into view | Hike up a mountain glen to spot the hidden lake behind the famous massif Beinn Eighe | Take some time to explore our castle hotel’s 58 acres of pristine parkland. » Torridon Hotel - Premiere shown bottom left DAYS 3–4 Follow an old hunters’ tracking route toward Loch an Eòin, with the summit of Maol Chean-dearg reflecting in its waters | Hike a portion of the 200-mile-long, magnificently untamed Cape Wrath Trail | Travel to the Isle of Skye and enjoy views of the Cuillin Mountains and Portree Bay | ​On the peninsula of Trotternish, admire the dramatic ridgeline marked by plunging cliffs, green plateaus and rocky pinnacles | Pass craggy peaks and climb along Quiraing, with views of the sea and rugged coastal landscape | Settle in for a fine local meal and musical performance. » Cuillin Hills Hotel - Premiere DAYS 5–6 Walk along emerald hills on Loch Ness, made famous by the creature of Scottish folklore affectionately known as Nessie | Be greeted by a wide open vista of the Isle of Rum | Sparkling lochs and cascading waterfalls abound | Rest up at our riverside hotel and stroll across a footbridge to a lush island | Tour the romantic fairy-tale 15th- century Cawdor Castle and wander through its lovely gardens. » Ness Walk Hotel - Premiere Amid castle ruins, remote villages, lochs and coastlines. On magical hikes through ancient glens, moors and rocky mountains. Let your imagination run free in Scotland. Misty Mountains, Fabled Lochs & Dramatic Coastlines INVERNESS TO ISLE OF SKYE

SCOTLAND

Beinn Eighe

Kinlochewe

The Quiraing

Cawdor Castle

Inverness

Torridon

Loch an Eòin

Cuillin Hills

Plockton Loch Breac an Eich

Loch Achaidh na h-Inich

Isle Of Skye

Loch Ness

LONDON

6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 2–4 ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels $5,999 to $6,499 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures NEW! • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search SLDW on backroads.com

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