Arran, Islay & Jura Guided Island Hopping Holiday
Guided Island Hopping
Code: XALDW
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Choosing the level of your walks
Our easy grading system shows whether a region offer gentle strolls or more challenging routes to help you choose the right holiday for you. Difficulty is measured on many factors such as distance, ascent/descent, terrain, weather and more. There's no magic formula, but from our experience we grade our walks 1 to 5 (where 1 is easy and 5 hard). Our challenger holidays require a high level of fitness and stamina.
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Holiday overview
Download the Arran, Islay & Jura Trip Notes 2019
The Inner Hebridean isles of Arran, Islay and Jura provide a wonderful contrast with each other. Arran’s pink granite peaks and lush woodland are a perfect foil for the wilderness of Jura’s west coast, while Islay’s rugged cliffs and extensive sandy beaches are different again. Famous for their distilleries, these islands provide a wonderful range of contrasting walks and amazing wildlife. Several walks are accessed by chartered boat, adding an extra dimension to the holiday.
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Accommodation
Our accommodation is at comfortable partner hotels and guesthouses, on or near the route. Each has been selected for their character, quality and their warm welcome and friendly service.
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Auchrannie Hotel, Arran - 3ntsLocated in the village of Brodick on the Isle of Arran, the Auchrannie Hotel offers the free use of the leisure facilities, including indoor pools, sauna, steam room and solarium. All rooms have a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, TV, hairdryer, use of an iron and ironing board. Wifi is available. |
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Port Askaig Hotel, Islay - 3ntsPort Askaig Hotel is a picturesque, family run Highland Inn on the shores of the Sound of Islay, overlooking the pier at which daily car ferries berth on arrival from the Scottish mainland. Bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities. Hairdryer and iron available on request. TV is in the bar and residents lounge (not in bedrooms) and WiFi is in the reception area and limited elsewhere; as is mobile phone reception. |
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Jura Hotel - 3ntsIn a sheltered setting in the village of Craighouse, The Jura Hotel has breathtaking views across the water and is next to the world-famous Jura Distillery. This family-run hotel reflects the island with its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There are two lounges for guests' use; one with TV (there are no TVs in the bedrooms), free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and iron and ironing board are available. |
On occasion we may need to change the accommodation listed above. If this happens, your replacement accommodation will be of the equivalent standard or higher. In the rare instance this is not possible, we will contact you in advance.
Itinerary
Download the Arran, Islay & Jura Trip Notes 2019
Day 1: Arrival day, to Arran
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Day 2: Goatfell, Arran
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Day 3: Holy Island and hills surrounding Lamlash
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Day 4: To Islay
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Day 5: The Mull of Oa, Islay
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Day 6: Rhuvaal, Islay
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Day 7: To Jura
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Day 8: Free day on Jura
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Day 9: Corryvreckan, Jura
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Day 10: Departure day
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The itinerary may be subject to change at the discretion of the leader. Local mountain or sea conditions may cause changes to the published programme.
Please note some of the walks on this holiday are quite remote and the underfoot conditions can be rough in places. Weather, tide and local sea/mountain conditions may cause changes to the published programme.
All local walks transport is included in the holiday price, and may include boat charters, local buses and private coach hire. Your Island hopping leader will accompany you on each leg of the journey. Many of the most isolated, most stunning areas of these islands are only accessible by boat and on Islay and Jura we will be chartering a fully enclosed inshore passenger ferry (Rigid Inflatable Boat) run by www.islayseasafari.co.uk to take us to and from the start of some of the walking routes. If you have back or neck problems, or are pregnant, please consult your doctor before travelling in case you are advised that you should not be a passenger on this type of boat.
Travel
This holiday starts and finishes in Glasgow, and transport is provided throughout the holiday, leaving Glasgow by rail and returning at the end of the holiday by coach.
You’ll meet your leader at Glasgow Central Station, at 14:00 (time based on current train and ferry times). After a short train journey to Ardrossan you’ll then take the one hour ferry crossing to Brodick on the Isle of Arran.
From Arran, we will use the CalMac ferry to sail across from Lochranza to Claonaig, where a short drive leads to Kennacraig and the 2 hour CalMac ferry journey to Islay.
Jura is reached by a ten minute ferry journey.
On the departure day, we take the charter boat from Jura across to Tayvallich, from where a coach will take you back to Glasgow Central Station for approximately 13.15. The coach can drop you off at Glasgow Airport at approximately 13.45 Your walk leader will accompany you on each leg of the journey.
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By train to Glasgow:There are trains to Glasgow from around the UK which take around 4½ hours from London or just over 3 hours from Manchester. For train times and general rail enquiries visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 03457 484950. |
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By air to Glasgow:Many guests opt to fly to Glasgow Airport. See www.easyjet.com, www.ba.com, or www.flybe.com. From Glasgow International Airport take the regular airport bus to Glasgow Central station. |
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All local walks transport is included in the price, and may include boat charters, local buses and private hire.
We use three different CalMac ferries on this holiday. Adrossan to Brodick, Lochranza to Claonaig and Kennacraig to Port Askaig.
The small Holy Isle Ferry will bring you across Lamlash Bay to Holy Isle. This short ferry trip takes about 10 minutes.
The Jura Passenger Ferry - is a high-speed RIB. The deep V hull offers maximum stability and comfort with seating for 12 passengers and 2 crew. The canopy guarantees you’ll stay warm and dry with the wrap around screen letting you sit back and enjoy the ever changing views.
In the interests of safety, anyone who suffers from back or neck problems or is pregnant, should consult their doctor before travelling, as you may be advised not to travel on this boat.
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Dates & Prices
Date | Description | Nights | Brochure price | Buy today for | Book |
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6 May 2019 | XALDW - Arran, Islay & Jura | 9 | £1,749.00 | £1,749.00 | Book Now |
24 Jun 2019 | XALDW - Arran, Islay & Jura | 9 | £1,749.00 | £1,724.00 | Book Now |
2 Sep 2019 | XALDW - Arran, Islay & Jura | 9 | £1,749.00 | £1,749.00 | Book Now |
Prices include:
- 9 nights Full Board, en-suite accommodation
- The services of an experienced HF Holidays' walks leader
- All transport from, and back to Glasgow (see travel section) and all transport on walks days
- All chartered boat sailings and ferries and luggage transfers
Prices are per person
Information
- Single room: £171 (complete holiday)
If at eight weeks prior to the start of the holiday a sharing partner is unavailable, a single room or room for single occupancy with associated supplement will be allocated to you instead.
- Non-member associate fee: £10 per person