Torridon Winter Walking Festival

TORRIDON WINTER WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Torridon, Applecross,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Time of the year: March

Duration: 3 days

Number of Walks: 8 walks

1st edition:  2012

2011 edition: 3rd - 5th March 2012
2011 edition programme: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Festprogramme   
3rd March  
Beinn Eighe
Hour: 8am
This amazing mountain offers some of the best winter walking anywhere in Scotland and is rightly our first mountain of the festival.  This is not only a trip onto a stunning snowy mountain but it is also a trip into the winter wilderness that is the west coast of Scotland as part of the day will see you in Coire Mhic Fhearchair with the famous iced over triple buttress and uninterrupted views out towards Wester Ross.
    

Winter Skills Day
Hour: 8.30am
This day will cover all the essentials for winter mountaineering including ice axe arrest, walking in crampons and avalanche awareness.  We will spend a stunning day in the Torridon wilderness with possibly the most amazing classroom to be working in with fully qualified Winter Mountain leaders as your teachers.   

Circum navigation of Beinn na h-Eaglaise   
 Hour: 8.30am  
For those who do not fancy the rigours of a day on a wintery mountain we have an amazing circular walk planned for this day.  This walk will see you head out into the Torridon hills giving you the opportunity to explore this winter wonderland without having to get up high.  You will spend your day walking through frozen glens and past frozen lochins with all this being achieved without the winter commitment of a hill climb.
    

3rd to 4th  March

Snow Hole Expedition
 Hour: 8.30am  

For those who are looking for the ultimate adventure in the hills then look no further. Our snow hole expedition will take you into Scotland’s magnificent wilderness where you will spend a night sleeping in a snow hole, waking up to hot chocolate and Scotland laid out before you.  We only work with small groups and as such we will be keeping the group number down to four per guide on this trip

4th  March 

 A days Ice Climbing
 Hour: 7.00am      
For those who a day on the mountain simply isn’t enough we are offering a very unique opportunity to try your hand at ice climbing.  Torridon is blessed with some of the most spectacular corries and unlike many areas in Scotland that get filled with climbers our corries are always remote and stunning.  This is a unique adventure and challenge and as such those who chose to go for this have to have a sound experience of winter mountaineering and a good level of fitness.  The groups will be kept to two per guide and you will be guided by the highest qualified mountaineering guide the UK can award, MIC.  If you are looking for a challenge of a lifetime in the most amazing setting then this is the day for you.

Liathach
  Hour: 8.00am  
This mighty hill is worthy of the respect of any mountaineer and in winter it is truly one for the big tick books or those looking for a mighty tale to tell in the pub.  Our route will see you traversing the entire ridge and collecting both Munros, this will be a full day of ice axes and crampons offering one of the ultimate winter adventures that Scotland has to offer.

Into Coire Mhic Fhearchair
 Hour: 8.30am 
Coire Mhic Fhearchair is iconic amongst the mountaineering world for its amazing triple buttress, isolated lochin and un broken views of the West coast of Scotland.  Standing at just over 600m this coire is bathed in winter and as such the whole area freezes over and becomes a frozen amphitheatre.
Your walk will see travelling into this amazing location without the rigours of a hill climb giving you the unique opportunity to experience this very special place at its most dramatic.     

5th March
Beinn Alligin
 Hour: 8.30am
Our last hill of the festival but by no means the least of our adventures.  Beinn Alligin is an amazing trip in the summer but add some ice and snow and some amazing horns and the whole day will go down as one of your greatest.  The trip will include the horns and will also take in both Munros and is guaranteed to be the perfect end to an amazing three days.

Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Price: Paid

Notes:

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: Loch Torridon Hotel Ltd

Contact:

Torridon Activities

Torridon

By Achnasheen, Wester Ross

Scotland IV22 2EY

Tel: +44 (0)1445 700300
Fax: +44 (0)1445 712253

activities@thetorridon.com

Website: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Walking-Festival

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Time to take to the hills - Torridon Walking Festival

NOT everyone wants to spend their weekends tucked up on the sofa watching the latest band of wannabes battle it out for a place in the final of a TV dancing or singing show.

While those contestants face challenges that may bring fame and fortune, for a great many people the weekend is about undertaking challenges that bring personal rather than financial rewards.

The Torridon Walking Festival, a new three-day festival in north-west Scotland which springs into life this weekend and runs from Saturday until Monday, offers plenty of rewards and challenges for those signing up to spend some time in one of the most beautiful and remote parts of Scotland.

The area is thought to be the inspiration for Middle Earth in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, but thankfully you don’t need enormous Hobbit-sized feet to scale the iconic summits or explore the local forest footpaths to have a good time.

The festival aims to entice adventure seekers and low-level trekkers to try to experience for themselves some of the best walking routes in Scotland.

The programme has been designed to ensure that whether you thrive already on the thrill of being in a mountain environment or want to try a low-level walk off the beaten track, there’s something for everyone.

Highlights for serious walkers include the epic Liathach, which stands over Glen Torridon and is certainly one of the mighty boxes to be ticked by all mountaineers; a full day out on Beinn Eighe, taking in two Munros, and a day climbing Beinn Dearg following very few paths and reaching a height just a metre short of a Munro.

For those who want to extend their sense of adventure and experience some of the magic that Scotland exudes in its remote wild places, festival organisers have arranged a special overnight expedition to a remote and secluded bothy.

After dining in front of a roaring stove and swapping adventure stories, walkers can take to their sleeping bags in the knowledge that the morning brings the chance to witness Scotland’s landscape at its finest.

For those who would rather remain closer to sea level, there are loch-side rambles and leisurely woodland walks through the autumnal countryside with plenty of time to take photographs and learn more about the flora and fauna.

For walkers who are budding photographers, there is the opportunity to spend a day with a professional landscape photographer who will go through the techniques which will help create the ultimate picture of a perfect day spent on the hills.

The guides taking part in the festival are all fully qualified, enthusiastic and have spent a lifetime exploring the hills of Scotland.

Confident and with plenty of dry wit to call upon, they’re usually spotted heading up the side of the hill with no path, or trying to outdo each other by heading up the side of a hill which is steeper than the hill with no path.

Their main aim, however, is to help walkers and non-walkers achieve something they never imagined possible – which is good news for potential festivalgoers.

The festival will be opened by world-renowned Perth-based mountaineer Polly Murray who, at 26, was the first Scottish woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Because of its location, many attending the festival will want to spend the night in the area. There are plenty of accommodation options – many listed on the festival’s website – ranging from youth hostels, B&Bs and guest houses to self catering, inns and hotels such as The Torridon Hotel, named Scottish Hotel of the Year 2010 and 2011, which stands on the shores of a stunning sea loch.

In the evenings, walkers can join the guides for some live music, a pub quiz and a well-earned pint.

The first Torridon Walking Festival takes place this weekend from Saturday to Monday and prices for walks range from £15 to £105. For further details or to book a place on a walk visit www.thetorridon.com/ activities/walking-festival or call 01445 700300. Organised by Torridon Activities, the walking festival will be followed by the second Torridon Inn Real Ale Festival, which runs from October 7-9.

Source:
The Press and Journal- 29th September 2011

Official Website: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Walking-Festival

See More: http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/torridon-autumn-walking-festival.html

Inaugural Torridon Walking Festival

The first Torridon Walking Festival – the area thought to be the inspiration for Middle Earth in Tolkein’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ - promises exceptional choices for scaling iconic summits and exploring local forest footpaths.

The Festival aims to entice both adventure seekers and low level trekkers to experience some of the best walking in Scotland.

The new three day festival will run from Saturday, 1st – Monday, 3rd October, with low level walks following estate roads and footpaths and high level walks designed for those who are used to the mountain environment and who thrive on discovering Scotland’s wild and off-the-beaten-track places.

The Torridon area is famous for its magnificent combination of rocky peaks and vast lochs, and the sandstone mountains which give the area its reputation are huge, brooding monoliths whose pinnacle crests are a fitting challenge for any expedition.

Highlights for serious walkers include the epic Liathach which stands over Glen Torridon and is certainly one of the mighty boxes to be ticked by all mountaineers, a full day out on Beinn Eighe taking in two Munros, and a unique day climbing Beinn Dearg following very few paths and reaching a height just a metre short of a Munro.

And for those who want to extend their sense of adventure and experience some of the unique magic that Scotland exudes in its remote wild places, Festival organisers have arranged a special overnight expedition to a remote and secluded bothy. After dining in front of a roaring stove and swapping adventure stories, walkers can take to their sleeping bags in the knowledge that the morning brings the chance to witness Scotland’s landscape at its finest.

For those who would rather remain closer to sea level, there are loch-side rambles and leisurely woodland walks through the autumnal countryside with plenty of time to take photographs and learn more about the local flora and fauna. And for walkers-cum-budding photographers, there is the opportunity to spend a day with a professional landscape photographer who will go through the techniques which will help create the ultimate picture of a perfect day spent on the hills.

Torridon Walking Festival’s guides are all fully qualified, enthusiastic and have spent a lifetime exploring the hills of Scotland. Blessed with unbridled confidence and vast quantities of dry wit and hot air, they’re usually spotted heading up the side of the hill with no path, or trying to outdo each other by heading up the side of a hill which is steeper than the hill with no path. Their main aim, however, is to help walkers and non-walkers achieve and experience something they never imagined possible - which is good news for potential Festival-goers.

There are plenty of accommodation options in the area – many listed on the Festival’s website - ranging from youth hostels, B&Bs and guest houses to self catering, inns and hotels.

Source:
Easier Travel - 22th July 2011


Official Website: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Walking-Festival

See More:  http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/torridon-autumn-walking-festival.html

Caithness and Sutherland Walking festival will highlight scenery

A SERIES of organised walks ranging from easy town rambles to challenging mountain treks will be staged across the North later this month.

The week-long eighth Caithness and Sutherland Walking Festival will get under way on May 22 and for the first time is being organised by Wick Paths Project, a sub-group of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council.

A programme of 12 different outings has been arranged in partnership with several other local organisations and highlights include the Forsinard Challenge a 12-mile hike with RSPB rangers, which will offer views of moorland wildlife and birds and a trip to the Duke of Kent's memorial at Berriedale with Caithness Field Club.

A guided coastal walk from the former herring fishing harbour of Staxigoe to Noss Head Lighthouse will kick off the event, while a trek from the 19th-century fishing port of Whaligoe to the archaeological site of Yarrows is also planned.

Wick will be the main hub for the festival with four walks around the Highland Council's core access pathways for the town being highlighted.

Locals and visitors are also being invited to step back in time through the streets of Thomas Telford's industrial settlement of Pulteneytown, looking at art and architecture, in an event scheduled for May 23.

The walks, which will show off a mix of the area's natural and built environment, and its rare flora and fauna, have all been graded to suit different abilities.

A booklet has been produced detailing information about all of the events taking place and accommodation and other sporting activities and visitor attractions available in the area. Further information can also be found online at www.letsgonorth.com and www.northhighlandsscotland

Those wanting to take part can contact the individuals named alongside each walk in the programme.

Wick Paths Project is also making use of rural community bus transport, rail and the local bus service for those getting to and from the start and end of walks.

For the Forsinard Challenge, walkers are being advised to be careful in their choice of outdoor clothes.

Organiser Jennifer Bruce said: «We are delighted to note that the recent fire at Forsinard has not been as serious as feared, but the flows are not looking at their normal best so do wear suitable darker clothing as there is a still a residue of carbon on the ground.»

She is pleased at the response to the festivals from locals so far, and added: «We are hoping for plenty of visitors to all parts of Caithness and, of course, fair weather for them to enjoy the county.»

Evening events also being held include the talks, "Under Northern Skies", by Dan Mackay, at 7pm on May 24, and "A Cultural Crossroads", by Celia McDougall, at 7pm on May 25, and a ceilidh on May 28 from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. All of these are being staged at Mackays Hotel in Wick.

Festival organisers hope the events will act as the start of a fundraising drive towards a celebration being held on July 13 to 15 to mark the 200th anniversary of Telford's completion of the inner harbour at Wick.

Source:

John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier - 13th May 2011

Official Website:
http://www.letsgonorth.com/festival.shtml

http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=2232

See More:

http://walkingfestivals.blogspot.com/2011/01/caithness-sutherland-walking-festival.html

Torridon Autumn Walking Festival

TORRIDON AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Torridon, Applecross,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Time of the year: October

Duration: 3 days

Number of Walks: 8 walks

1st edition:  2011

2011 edition: 1st - 3rd Ocotber 2011 
2011 edition programme: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Festprogramme 

1 October
Liathach
This iconic mountain stands proud over glen Torridon and is one of those mighty tick boxes on all mountaineers tick list. We will cover both Munros on this day with even the chance to have a go at the Pinnacles.
This is a full day on the mountain with some very challenging aspects however the rewards are amongst the best of any mountain in the UK
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

Beinn Damph
One of the classic Corbetts. This cracking mountain stands just short of Munro height and gives amazing views throughout the whole glen due to its unique position. With a stunning walk in and a great walk out this mountain will have you leaping for your Corbett check list to see what else is out there at this height
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

Half Day Woodland Walk With Our Local Ranger
Our local ranger for the glen will lead this half day leisurely walk, taking you through some stunning woodland at this most amazing time of the year. There will be plenty of time to take photos and their in depth knowledge of the local fauna and flora will show you a unique side of Scotland
Departure: 10am and 1h30pm
Level: High

1-2 October
Over Night Bothy Trip
Scotland is a very special place and one of the most magical ways to experience it is a night away in the hills in a secluded bothy. This expedition will see you travel into a remote bothy where we will take in a hill and then drop down to our bothy for the night. We will then spend a night with the stove roaring and the fire blazing before wrapping ourselves up in our sleeping bags.
The next day we will walk out and you are promised to see Scotland at its greatest. No great amount of walking experience is required just a sense of adventure.
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

2 October
Beinn Eighe
This mountain is steeped in history and it is one of the biggest days out in the Torridon glen. The day will take in both Munros and will also take you through the famous Corie Mhic Fhearchair.
This is another full day on the mountain but again the rewards are worth every minute.
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

Beinn Dearg
This iconic hill has been in the papers over the past few years as people decided whether it was a Munro or not. Finally it was measured and found to less than a metre short of Munro height. However that is possibly what makes this mountain so great.
Not being a Munro and being just slightly off the beaten track this mountain offers a unique day out with very few if any paths and a little bit of everything once on the hill you are guaranteed to be asking to give the hill Munro status just for being so good.
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

 
3 October
Photography Walk
If you are a budding photographer or someone who just enjoys taking pictures whilst out in the hills then this is the walk for you. You will be spending a day with a professional landscape photographer who will take you through all the techniques for creating that amazing picture of your day on the hill.
No special camera equipment is required, just bring your own camera and find out what it can do.
Departure: 9am
Level: Low

Beinn Alligin
Known for its Horns and rightly so this mountain boasts two Munros and unsurpassed views of Liathach and Beinn Eighe. Your walk will take in both Munros and even the Horns whilst also enjoying unique views of the stunning West coast line.
The final big day of the festival but defiantly the big bang to go out on
Departure: 9am
Level: High 


2012 edition: 
2012 edition programme:


Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Price: Paid

Notes:

Sponsoring:

Organization: Loch Torridon Hotel Ltd

Contact:

Torridon Activities

Torridon

By Achnasheen, Wester Ross

Scotland IV22 2EY

Tel: +44 (0)1445 700300
Fax: +44 (0)1445 712253

activities@thetorridon.com

Website: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Walking-Festival

Facebook page:

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Torridon Autumn Walking Festival

TORRIDON AUTUMN WALKING FESTIVAL

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Periodicidade: anual

Localização: Torridon, Applecross,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Altura do ano: Outubro

Duração: 3 dias

Número de caminhadas: 8 caminhadas

1ª edição: 2011

Edição 2011: 1 a 3 de Outubro de 2011 
Programa da edição 2011: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Festprogramme

1 de Outubro
Liathach
This iconic mountain stands proud over glen Torridon and is one of those mighty tick boxes on all mountaineers tick list. We will cover both Munros on this day with even the chance to have a go at the Pinnacles.
This is a full day on the mountain with some very challenging aspects however the rewards are amongst the best of any mountain in the UK
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

Beinn Damph
One of the classic Corbetts. This cracking mountain stands just short of Munro height and gives amazing views throughout the whole glen due to its unique position. With a stunning walk in and a great walk out this mountain will have you leaping for your Corbett check list to see what else is out there at this height
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

Half Day Woodland Walk With Our Local Ranger
Our local ranger for the glen will lead this half day leisurely walk, taking you through some stunning woodland at this most amazing time of the year. There will be plenty of time to take photos and their in depth knowledge of the local fauna and flora will show you a unique side of Scotland
Departure: 10am and 1h30pm
Level: High 


1-2 de Outubro
Over Night Bothy Trip
Scotland is a very special place and one of the most magical ways to experience it is a night away in the hills in a secluded bothy. This expedition will see you travel into a remote bothy where we will take in a hill and then drop down to our bothy for the night. We will then spend a night with the stove roaring and the fire blazing before wrapping ourselves up in our sleeping bags.
The next day we will walk out and you are promised to see Scotland at its greatest. No great amount of walking experience is required just a sense of adventure.
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High 

2 de Outubro
Beinn Eighe
This mountain is steeped in history and it is one of the biggest days out in the Torridon glen. The day will take in both Munros and will also take you through the famous Corie Mhic Fhearchair.
This is another full day on the mountain but again the rewards are worth every minute.
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

Beinn Dearg
This iconic hill has been in the papers over the past few years as people decided whether it was a Munro or not. Finally it was measured and found to less than a metre short of Munro height. However that is possibly what makes this mountain so great.
Not being a Munro and being just slightly off the beaten track this mountain offers a unique day out with very few if any paths and a little bit of everything once on the hill you are guaranteed to be asking to give the hill Munro status just for being so good.
Departure: 8.30am
Level: High

3 de Outubro
Photography Walk
If you are a budding photographer or someone who just enjoys taking pictures whilst out in the hills then this is the walk for you. You will be spending a day with a professional landscape photographer who will take you through all the techniques for creating that amazing picture of your day on the hill.
No special camera equipment is required, just bring your own camera and find out what it can do.
Departure: 9am
Level: Low

Beinn Alligin
Known for its Horns and rightly so this mountain boasts two Munros and unsurpassed views of Liathach and Beinn Eighe. Your walk will take in both Munros and even the Horns whilst also enjoying unique views of the stunning West coast line.
The final big day of the festival but defiantly the big bang to go out on
Departure: 9am
Level: High 

Edição 2012:
Programa da edição 2012:

Número de participantes (em média):

Caminhadas mais relevantes:

Caminhadas para pessoas com deficiência?

Preços: Pago

Notas:

Financiamento: Sim


Organização:  Loch Torridon Hotel Ltd

Website: http://www.thetorridon.com/activities/Walking-Festival

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Contacto:

Torridon Activities

Torridon

By Achnasheen, Wester Ross

Scotland IV22 2EY

Tel: +44 (0)1445 700300
Fax: +44 (0)1445 712253

activities@thetorridon.com

Walk Islay

WALK  ISLAY

Periodicity: annual

Location:  Islay Island, Inner Hebrides, Highlands, Scotland

Time of the year: April

Duration: 7 days

Number of Walks:  10 walks (guided)

1st edition:

2010 edition: 10th - 17th April 2010
 2010 edition  programme: http://blog.islayinfo.com/filemgmt_data/files/walkislay2010-illustrated.pdf

2011 edition:  16th - 22nd April 2011
 2011 edition  programme: http://www.islayjura.com/wp-content/uploads/walkislay2011.pdf

Saturday:
10:15 – Circular walk from Bridgend via Eallabus, Knockdon, Loch Cam and Loch Skerrols

Sunday:
10:00 – Ardnave with the option to walk on to Sanaigmore for the more energetic* 21:00 – Music at the Port Charlotte Hotel

Monday:
09:15 – Red Lodge to Bowmore via Laggan Point (booking appreciated to arrange transport, please contact Ian)
13:30 – A visit to the island of Texa, never been walked on before. Well, at least not during WalkIslay. (limited to 30 walkers because of transport logistics, please contact Ian)

Tuesday:
09:15 – A long and challenging walk from Kintour to Kynagarry across the south east of Islay (booking appreciated to arrange transport, please contact Ian)
10:00 – RSPB led walk on The Oa nature reserve, starting from Upper Killeyan

Wednesday:
* 09:15 – An excursion to Colonsay and possibly even Oronsay with the Priory, tide permitting. Otherwise Kiloran Bay and Balnahard

Thursday:
10:00 – A long circular walk from Bunnahabhain visiting Bholsa and Rhuvaal
10:00 – A shorter circular walk at the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve
16:00 – Bunnahabhain to Ballygrant on tracks and roads
19:00 – Informal buffet at Ballygrant Hall, everyone is invited

Friday:
09:15 – An excursion to Jura for a walk on the Inver Estate, incl an introduction to the new hydro electric scheme


2012 edition:  14th - 20th April 2012
 2012 edition  programme:

Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons? No

Dogs allowed?  No

Price: Paid

Notes: 

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization:  Islay & Jura Tourism & Marketing group  

Contact:
Ian Brooke 
Tel. +44-(0)1496-850 382
footsteps@walkislay.co.uk

Website: http://www.walkislay.co.uk/

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Walk Islay

WALK  ISLAY

 (portuguese version - click here to see the english version)


Periodicidade: anual

Localização: Islay Island, Inner Hebrides, Highlands, Escócia

Altura do ano: Abril

Duração: 7 dias

Número de caminhadas:  10 caminhadas (guiadas)

1ª edição:

Edição 2010:  10 a 17 de Abril de 2010
Programa da   edição 2010: http://blog.islayinfo.com/filemgmt_data/files/walkislay2010-illustrated.pdf


Edição 2011: 16 a 22 de Abril de 2011
Programa da   edição 2011: http://www.islayjura.com/wp-content/uploads/walkislay2011.pdf

Sábado

10:15 – Circular walk from Bridgend via Eallabus, Knockdon, Loch Cam and Loch Skerrols

Domingo

10:00 – Ardnave with the option to walk on to Sanaigmore for the more energetic

21:00 – Music at the Port Charlotte Hotel

Segunda-feira
09:15 – Red Lodge to Bowmore via Laggan Point (booking appreciated to arrange transport, please contact Ian)
13:30 – A visit to the island of Texa, never been walked on before. Well, at least not during WalkIslay. (limited to 30 walkers because of transport logistics, please contact Ian)

Terça-feira

09:15 – A long and challenging walk from Kintour to Kynagarry across the south east of Islay (booking appreciated to arrange transport, please contact Ian)

10:00 – RSPB led walk on The Oa nature reserve, starting from Upper Killeyan

Quarta-feira
09:15 – An excursion to Colonsay and possibly even Oronsay with the Priory, tide permitting. Otherwise Kiloran Bay and Balnahard

Quinta-feira
10:00 – A long circular walk from Bunnahabhain visiting Bholsa and Rhuvaal
10:00 – A shorter circular walk at the RSPB Loch Gruinart reserve
16:00 – Bunnahabhain to Ballygrant on tracks and roads
19:00 – Informal buffet at Ballygrant Hall, everyone is invited

Sexta-feira
09:15 – An excursion to Jura for a walk on the Inver Estate, incl an introduction to the new hydro electric scheme

Edição 2012: 14 a 20 de Abril de 2012
Programa da   edição 2012:

Número de participantes (em média):

Caminhadas mais relevantes:

Caminhadas para pessoas com deficiência? Não


Os cães são permitidos?  Não

Preços: Pago

Notas:
 
Financiamento: Sim

Organização:  Islay & Jura Tourism & Marketing group  

Website: http://www.walkislay.co.uk/

Página do facebook:

Contacto:
Ian Brooke 
Tel. +44-(0)1496-850 382
footsteps@walkislay.co.uk

Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival

CAITHNESS & SUTHERLAND WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location: Caithness & Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Time of the year: May

Duration: 9 days

Number of Walks:  10 walks (guided)

1st edition: 2004

2011 edition:  1st - 8th May 2010
2010 edition  programme:

2011 edition: 22nd -29th May 2011 
2011 edition  programme: http://www.letsgonorth.com/Walking_Festival_Booklet_V1_lo_res.pdf




http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=2232


2012 edition: 
2012 edition  programme: 

Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Price:  Paid

Notes: 

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: Wick Paths Project

Contact:
Jennifer Bruce
Phone: 07796794732 
jbrucewick@hotmail.com


Website:
http://www.letsgonorth.com/festival.shtml 

http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=2232

Facebook page:

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Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival

CAITHNESS & SUTHERLAND WALKING FESTIVAL

 (portuguese version - click here to see the english version)


Periodicidade: anual

Localização: Caithness & Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Altura do ano: Maio

Duração: 9 dias

Número de caminhadas: 10 caminhadas (guiadas)

1ª edição: 2004

Edição 2010: 1 a 8 de Maio de 2010 
Programa da  edição 2010:

Edição 2011: 22 a 29 de Maio 2011 
Programa da edição 2011: 
http://www.letsgonorth.com/Walking_Festival_Booklet_V1_lo_res.pdf



http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=2232

Edição 2012:
Programa da edição 2012: 

Número de participantes (em média):

Caminhadas mais relevantes:

Caminhadas para pessoas com deficiência?

Preços: Pago

Notas:  

Financiamento: Sim

Organização: Wick Paths Project

Website:
http://www.letsgonorth.com/festival.shtml

http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=2232


 Página do facebook:

Contacto:
Jennifer Bruce
Phone: 07796794732 
jbrucewick@hotmail.com

Cowalfest Walking and Arts Festival

COWALFEST WALKING & ARTS FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location:  Cowal Peninsula, Argyll and Bute,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Time of the year: October

Duration:  10 days 

Number of Walks: 81 walks


1st edition: 2003 

2010 edition: 
2010 edition programme:

2011 edition:  7th - 16th October 2011 
2011 edition  programme:
http://www.cowalfest.org/2011/walking-c-31.html?osCsid=8f8a9245c38e51e72068ed727ec2f138

2012 edition: 
2012 edition programme:

Number of participants (average): 

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Price: Pago


Notes:

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: Cowal Walking Festival Association

Contact:
VisitScotland
Alexandra Parade
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8AB
Scotland (UK)

Phone - 01369 703785

dunoon@visitscotland.com

Website:
http://www.cowalfest.org/

Facebook page:

Logo:

(see in portuguese)

Cowalfest Walking and Arts Festival

COWALFEST WALKING & ARTS FESTIVAL

 (portuguese version - click here to see the english version)


Periodicidade: anual

Localização: Cowal Peninsula, Argyll and Bute,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Altura do ano: Outubro

Duração: 10 dias

Número de caminhadas: 81 caminhadas


1ª edição: 2003

Edição 2010:
Programa da  edição 2010:

Edição 2011: 7 a 16 de Outubro de 2011 
Programa da edição 2011:
http://www.cowalfest.org/2011/walking-c-31.html?osCsid=8f8a9245c38e51e72068ed727ec2f138


Edição 2012: 
Programa da edição 2012:

Número de participantes (em média):

Caminhadas mais relevantes:

Caminhadas para pessoas com deficiência?

Preços:  Pago

Notas: 

Financiamento:  Sim

Organização: Cowal Walking Festival Association

Website: http://www.cowalfest.org/

Página do facebook:

Contacto:
VisitScotland
Alexandra Parade
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8AB
Scotland (UK)

Phone - 01369 703785

dunoon@visitscotland.com

Logo:

Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival

TOMINTOUL AND GLENLIVET WALKING FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual

Location:  The Cairngorm National Park,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Time of the year: September

Duration:  5 days

Number of Walks:  10 walks (guided)


1st edition: 2009

2010 edition:  8th - 14th September 2010 
2010 edition  programme: 

2011 edition: 8th - 12th September 2011 
2011 edition  programme: http://www.tgwf.co.uk/walks.htm 


Thursday 8th September
Walk 1: Bynack Mor (Munro)
Start / Finish: Glenmore Lodge - 7 hours
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 2: Carn Ealasaid (Corbett)
Start / Finish: Corgarff Castle - 6 hours
 Grade: Moderate

Friday 9th September
Walk 3: Ben Macdui (Munro)
Start / Finish: Coire Cas - 7 hours
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 4: Brown Cow Hill + 3 Tops
Start / Finish: Corgarff Castle - 6 hours 30 min
 Grade: Moderate


Saturday 10th September 2011
Walk 5: Cairnwell,Carn a Gheoidh, Carn Aosda (3 Munros)
Start / Finish: Glenshee - 7 hours
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 6: Navigation. A chance to learn a range of navigation skills
on hills local to Tomintoul - 6 hours

Grade: Moderate


Sunday 11th September
Walk 7: Ben A'an (Munro)
Start / Finish: Inchrory - 7 hours 30 min
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 8: Cromdales - Creagan a Chaise, Carn a Ghille Chear (Grahams)
Start / Finish: Silver Bridge - 7 hours
 Grade: Moderate

Monday 12th September
Walk 9: Carn Liath, Culardoch (Corbetts)
Start / Finish: Kelloch - 6 hours 30 min
Grade: Moderate

Walk 10: Ben Rinnes (Corbett)
Start / Finish: Edinville " B " Road - 6 hours
Grade: Moderate

On each of the five days there will be a classic 'one boot' easy walk available. These will be selected for the quality of the experience and outstanding scenery.

  

2012 edition:
2012 edition  programme:

Number of participants (average):

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons?

Price:  Paid


Notes: 

Sponsoring: Yes


Organization: Mike Fletcher

Contact:
Mike Fletcher
Westacre
53 Main street
Tomintoul
Ballindalloch
AB37 9HA

Telephone:  01807 580262

info@tgwf.co.uk



Website:
http://www.tgwf.co.uk/index.htm

Facebook page:

Logo:



(see in portuguese)

Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival

TOMINTOUL AND GLENLIVET WALKING FESTIVAL

(portuguese version - click here to see the english version)


 Periodicidade: anual

Localização: The Cairngorm National Park,  Highlands, Scotland, UK

Altura do ano: Setembro

Duração: 5 dias

Número de caminhadas: 10 caminhadas (guiadas)

1ª edição: 2009

Edição 2010: 8 a 14 de Setembro 2010 
Programa da edição 2010:

Edição 2011: 8 a 12 de Setembro 2011
Programa da  edição 2011: http://www.tgwf.co.uk/walks.htm 
Quinta-feira 8 de Setembro
Walk 1: Bynack Mor (Munro)
Start / Finish: Glenmore Lodge - 7 hours
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 2: Carn Ealasaid (Corbett)
Start / Finish: Corgarff Castle - 6 hours
 Grade: Moderate

Sexta-feira 9 de Setembro
Walk 3: Ben Macdui (Munro)
Start / Finish: Coire Cas - 7 hours
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 4: Brown Cow Hill + 3 Tops
Start / Finish: Corgarff Castle - 6 hours 30 min
 Grade: Moderate

Sábado 10 de Setembro
Walk 5: Cairnwell,Carn a Gheoidh, Carn Aosda (3 Munros)
Start / Finish: Glenshee - 7 hours
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 6: Navigation. A chance to learn a range of navigation skills
on hills local to Tomintoul - 6 hours

Grade: Moderate

Domingo  11 de Setembro
Walk 7: Ben A'an (Munro)
Start / Finish: Inchrory - 7 hours 30 min
Grade: Strenuous

Walk 8: Cromdales - Creagan a Chaise, Carn a Ghille Chear (Grahams)
Start / Finish: Silver Bridge - 7 hours
 Grade: Moderate

Segunda-feira 12 de Setembro
Walk 9: Carn Liath, Culardoch (Corbetts)
Start / Finish: Kelloch - 6 hours 30 min
Grade: Moderate

Walk 10: Ben Rinnes (Corbett)
Start / Finish: Edinville " B " Road - 6 hours
Grade: Moderate

On each of the five days there will be a classic 'one boot' easy walk available. These will be selected for the quality of the experience and outstanding scenery.



Edição 2012: 
Programa da  edição 2012: 

Número de participantes (em média):

Caminhadas mais relevantes:

Caminhadas para pessoas com deficiência? Não

Preços:  Pago

Notas: 

Financiamento:  Sim

Organização: Mike Fletcher

Website: http://www.tgwf.co.uk/index.htm

Página do facebook:

Contacto:
Mike Fletcher
Westacre
53 Main street
Tomintoul
Ballindalloch
AB37 9HA

Telephone:  01807 580262

info@tgwf.co.uk

Aviemore Walking Festival

AVIEMORE WALKING  FESTIVAL

Periodicity: annual 

Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Time of the year:  May

Duration: 5 days 

Number of Walks:  14 walks (guided)

1st edition: 2004

2010 edition:  9th - 16th May 2009 
2010 edition  programme: http://www.aviemorewalking.com/timetable2.htm

2011 edition:  8th - 13th May 2011 
2011 edition  programme: http://www.nbremner.f2s.com/walks.html

2012 edition: 
2012 edition programme:

Number of participants (average): 

Notable walks:

Walks for disabled persons? No

Price: Paid

Notes:  Until 2010 the festival's name was: "Aviemore and the Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival"
No dogs allowed 

Sponsoring: Yes

Organization: Neil Bremner

Contact:
Neil Bremner
walking@f2s.com

8 Craigellachie Crescent
Aviemore
PH22 1PA

Website:
http://www.nbremner.f2s.com/

Facebook page:

Logo:
 

(see in portuguese) 

Aviemore Walking Festival

AVIEMORE WALKING  FESTIVAL

 (portuguese version - click here to see the english version)


Periodicidade: anual 

Localização: Aviemore, Highlands, Escócia, UK

Altura do ano: Maio 

Duração: 5 dias 

Número de caminhadas: 14 caminhadas (guiadas) 

1ª edição: 2004

Edição 2010: 9 a 16 de maio de 2010 
Programa da edição 2010: http://www.aviemorewalking.com/timetable2.htm

Edição 2011: 8 a 13 de maio de 2011 
Programa da  edição 2011: http://www.nbremner.f2s.com/walks.html

 Edição 2012:
Programa da  edição 2012:

Número de participantes (em média):

Caminhadas mais relevantes:

Caminhadas para pessoas com deficiência? Não 

Preços:  Pago

Notas:  
-  Até 2010 o festival chamava-se: "Aviemore and the Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival".
- Não são permitidos cães nas caminhadas

Financiamento:  Não 

Organização: Neil Bremner 

Website: http://www.nbremner.f2s.com/

  
Página do facebook:

Contacto:
Neil Bremner
walking@f2s.com

8 Craigellachie Crescent
Aviemore
PH22 1PA


Logótipo:

Scotland Walking Festivals

• Highlands

• Aviemore Walking  Festival

• Caithness & Sutherland Walking Festival

• Cowalfest Walking and Arts Festival

•  Glen Affric Walking Festival

•  Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival 

• Torrindon Autumn Walking Festival 

• Torrindon Winter Walking Festival

•  Walk Islay

 

• Lothians
  

• West Lothian Walking Week

• Mid Scotland and the Fife

• Blairgowrie & East Perthsire Walking Festival

• Drovers Tryst Walking Festival

• Fife Outdoor Access Festival

• North East Scotland

• Angus Glens Walking Festival

• Ballater Walking Festival

• West of Scotland   /  Central Scotland

• Cumnock and New Cumnock Walking Festival   

• The Great Outdoors Festival

• Irvine Valley Walking Festival  

• Stewarton Walking Festival

• South of Scotland

• Langholm Walking Festival

• Melrose Walking Festival Weekend

• Moffat Ramblers Walking Festival

• Scottish Borders Walking Festival

• Selkirk Walking Weekend

• WalkFest - the Newton Stewart Walking Festivall

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