We recently finished walking the Great Glen Way in Scotland. It was a wonderful time, our agent Peggy was very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed the walk and the places we stayed.
Thoroughly enjoyed this walking holiday. The views were magnificent and the barge (Fingal) was charming. Our guide Ankia, was knowledgeable and ensured we were all keeping up and walking at a comfortable pace. The skipper, Adam and Ankia made a great team explaining our route with the aid of pictorial maps. Lucy fed us well and Steve ferried us safely back to the boat at the end of our walks. They were a great team and nothing was too much trouble for them. I would certainly recommend this holiday with this crew. Memorable.
Our weeklong barge-supported walking trip across Scotland exceeded our expectations. It proved to be the ideal family reunion/ heritage trip for older adults intent on combining physical activity with discovery. The friendly, expert 4-man crew of the barge "Fingal of Caledonia" led us, fed us, and educated us from Fort William to Inverness. Our week of walking an average of 15 miles per day over undulating terrain (generally on the Great Glen Way) gave us ample time to reconnect with each other, learn about the social and ecological history of Scotland, and experience a variety of stunning landscapes along the Caledonian Canal. The barge was more comfortable than we had imagined, with a commodious living and dining space for socializing. The cabins were small but efficiently designed, with private baths and plenty of hot water. The chef's meals exceeded our expectations, featuring a variety of foods artfully presented. We appreciated the skipper's nightly reviews of the map of the next day's hike, and enjoyed hiking alongside our trail guide who knew the landscape so well. We would definitely recommend this trip!