Scottish Highlands Munro Bagging
Take your hillwalking to new heights on this Munro-bagging Challenge Holiday in the mighty Mamores. This dramatic Highland mountain range is home to 18 towering peaks over 3,000ft, including 10 official Munros – all ripe for conquering. Linked by a long, rugged ridge, these summits offer a thrilling test for fit and experienced walkers. Most of the walking is on good paths. However, there are sections where we walk along narrow ridges or next to steep hillsides. There are a few occasions where we will have to use hands as well as feet. With our expert leader by your side, you’ll take on steep ascents, exhilarating ridgelines, and be rewarded with unforgettable views across some of Scotland’s most spectacular mountain scenery.
What you’ll love
- The sense of achievement after completing this Munro-bagging challenge
- Discovering new routes through some of Scotland’s most inspiring scenery
- Bagging 10 Munros in one holiday
- Discovering the history of the region
- Walking with a small group of like-minded walkers
- A more personalised experience thanks to small group sizes (maximum 12 people)
What’s included
- Comfortable en-suite rooms in our country house
- Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
- Daily packed lunches
- Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
- Guided walks with experienced HF Holidays Leader
- All transport to and from walks where necessary
Trip Notes
Easy to download as a PDF, our trip notes provide detailed information for every holiday. Please click below to find the trip notes for your departure date.
Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00 in 2026. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 3,850ft (1,160m)
Stob Ban (White Peak) can look as if it is covered in snow in a certain light, but the whiteness is really caused by its quartzite summit. Mullach nan Coirean (Summit of the Corries) is more of a reddish colour and is the broad summit at the western end of the range.
Starting in Glen Nevis, we ascend through a beautiful valley on a good but stony path to the Mamores ridge. We ascend next to a cliff, to the summit of Stob Ban. There then follows a pleasant two mile ridge walk with great views on a clear day, to Mullach nan Coirean, taking in a Munro Top along the way before descending to a forest path that takes us back to our starting point.
Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 4,400ft (1,340m)
Starting in Kinlochleven, we follow the West Highland Way for a short distance before heading north to the main ridge through a high corrie (Coire na h-Eirghe). We ascend Am Bodach (The Old Man) then retrace our steps and ascend Sgurr an Iubhair (Peak of the Yew Tree) which was a Munro until 1997 but is now a ‘Top’. At this point we turn north west and ascend Stob Choire a Mhail.
Discover more about Alltshellach and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day.
Distance: 11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent: 4,550ft (1,380m)
Starting in Kinlochleven, we walk through a beautiful deciduous wood and pass several waterfalls before ascending to the pipeline that takes water from Loch Eilde Mor to the Blackwater Reservoir. We follow this as it traverses across the hillside with views along Loch Leven and out to sea. We then walk alongside Loch Eilde Mor and ascend by a different route from day 6, to Coire an Lochain.
We follow a delightful zig-zag stalkers’ path up to Sgurr Eilde Beag and Binnein Mor South Top before following a narrow ridge out to Binnein Mor (Big Peak), the highest of the Mamores. From here we can gaze across at Ben Nevis and look down into the depths of Glen Nevis.
We retrace our steps a little before following another ridge that is narrow in places to the first of the twin summits of Na Gruagaichean (The Maidens), which is a Munro. We descend south to re-join the Old Military Road and a path back down into Kinlochleven.
Distance: 12 miles (19.5km)
Ascent: 5,000ft (1,520m)
This is a long day spent tackling the two outlier Munros. Starting in Kinlochleven, we take a look at the magnificent Grey Mare’s waterfall before following a good but eroded track up to the Old Military Road built in the 18th Century. We then have a stalkers’ path to follow, up to the splendid Coire an Lochain.
Another stalkers’ path takes us to the base of Binnein Beag (Small peak) with hopefully, views across to the Grey Corries. We ascend this stony conical peak over scree and schistose boulders before returning to Coire an Lochain and ascending Sgurr Eilde Mor (Big Peak of the Hind) on similar terrain, before re-tracing our steps back to Kinlochleven.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
Ascent: 3,500 feet (1,060m)
We are dropped off at the top car park in Glen Nevis. Then we have a beautiful gorge walk into the hanging valley at Steall where the third highest waterfall in Scotland cascades down above a wire bridge, which we balance across. We walk below the waterfall and ascend on a steep winding path to the summit of An Gearanach at which point we might understand its name (The Complainer)!
We continue along a narrow ridge to An Garbhanach (The Rough One), descending and re-ascending onto Stob Coire a’ Chairn (Peak of the Corrie of the Cairn) before following a delightful engineered path tramped by generations of deerstalkers into Coire na Ba and then descend into Kinlochleven for a well earned drink.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
Alltshellach
For a combination of mountain views, olde-worlde charm, and somewhere comfortable to sleep, this stately Scottish house in North Ballachulish has an enviable setting right on the shores of Loch Leven. The walking opportunities here are as every bit rugged and romantic as you’d expect, especially around Glen Coe, the Mamores, Kinlochleven, Bidean nam Bian, and Ben Nevis – the 1,345-metre-high peak towering above glistening lochans and glacial valleys in the north-west Highlands. You can also spend time in Fort William and ride the Hogwarts-esque Jacobite steam train as it makes its way through beauty spots such as Loch Eil, Glenfinnan, and Arisaig to the fishing port of Mallaig.
Rooms
Designed with your comfort in mind, Alltshellach has 38 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.
Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.
Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
We love: Room 21 for its extra space, corner position, and gorgeous views across Loch Leven. Equally fabulous is Room 23 (known as the Bishop’s Room) on the second floor.
The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.
Room supplements
| Superior | Premium single | Premium double/twin | Choose your room |
| £25 pppn | £20 pppn | £20 pppn | £30 per room |
*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location
*Please note, pool opening hours are: 07:00am – 09:00am 16:00pm – 18:30pm
About your stay
A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).
Evening entertainment
While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.
Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.
The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.
Food & drink
Seasonal dining, tailored for you
Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.
Welcome Cream Tea
What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.
A hearty breakfast to start the day
Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.
Our famous picnic lunch
Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.
3-course evening meals
Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.
Accessibility
For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Alltshellach
Getting to Alltshellach
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More InformationAddress
Alltshellach
Onich
Fort William
Invernesshire PH33 6SA
Tel: +44 (0)1855 821357
By shared transfer
If you are travelling to or from Alltshellach on Saturdays or over the festive period you can join our group coach transfer from Glasgow's Buchanan Street Bus Station or Glasgow Airport.
2025 prices are £85 per person for a return transfer or £55 per person for a single transfer.
Outward journey: Depart Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station at 15:15 or Glasgow Airport at 15:45; arrive at Alltshellach at 18:30.
Return journey: Depart Alltshellach at 08:30; arrive at Glasgow Airport at 11:30 or Glasgow Buchanan Street Bus Station at 12:00.
Places are limited so booking is essential. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance by contacting:
HF Holidays Sales and Support Team
Tel: +44 (0)203 974 8865
Email: reservations@hfholidays.co.uk
By train
The nearest station is Fort William.
Or you can take the train to Glasgow then the Scottish Citylink bus or our group coach transfer to Alltshellach.
Check National Rail for train times and routes.
By taxi
The journey from Glasgow city centre is 97 miles, which takes around 2.5 hours.
By bus
Scottish Citylink bus numbers 914 or 915 run from Glasgow Buchanan Street and Glasgow International Airport.
Ask the driver to stop at the north side of Ballachulish Bridge. From here you’ll need to walk 400m to Alltshellach.
By car
From Glasgow take the A82 towards Crianlarich then Fort William. Once you reach Ballachulish go straight on at the roundabout over the steel bridge and take the second right on to the B863 towards Kinlochleven. Alltshellach is 400 yards on your right.
By air
The nearest airport is Glasgow International Airport.
You can take the Citylink bus 915 (2.5 hours) or join our group coach transfer (2.75 hours).
If you fly into Manchester Airport, there are direct and indirect trains to Glasgow. Approximate journey time is four hours plus your transfer to Alltshellach.
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
- Wallet/purse
- Camera
- Walking poles
Alltshellach Calendar
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- Self-Guided Walking
- Special Interests
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Leader to Be Announced
We’ll announce the leader for our 2026 holidays shortly. Be assured that all of our expert leaders share one goal; to create exceptional experiences for our guests. Please check back for details in the coming months.
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