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4, 5 or 8 Days / 3, 4 or 7 Nights
Availability : February to October
Start: Alltshellach, Glen Coe, Scotland
End: Alltshellach, Glen Coe, Scotland
Scottish Highlands Self-Guided Walking Tour: 3, 4 or 7 nights based at Alltshellach, Glen Coe

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Enjoy a break in the Scottish Highlands with the walking experts; we have all the ingredients for your perfect Self-Guided Walking Holiday. Alltshellach – our 4-star country house – is idyllically situated on the shores of Loch Leven. It is a convenient and inspirational location from which to explore the Scottish Highlands and is within easy distance of Ben Nevis. Enjoy hearty local food, plan your walks with our detailed route notes and maps and perhaps enjoy a wee dram or two of Highland whiskey from the bar in the evenings.

Scottish Highlands Walking Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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Tour Details

Highlights:

  • Use our Discovery Point, stocked with maps and walks directions, for exploring the local area
  • Discover the dramatic scenery and history of the Scottish Highlands
  • Opportunity to climb famous summits and bag ‘Munros’ (mountains over 3,000ft)
  • Explore the dramatic glens and coastal paths seeking out the best viewpoints.
  • Cycle around the island of Lismore
  • Visit Mull and Iona
  • Ride on the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig
  • Enjoy relaxed, sociable evenings in our beautiful country house

Pick Up Location & TIme

Alltshellach, Onich, Fort William, Invernesshire PH33 6SA (Google Map)
4:00pm – You’re welcome to check into the country house hotel from 4pm onwards.

Drop off Location & Time

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way onward.

Price Includes

  • High quality en-suite upgraded accommodation at Alltshellach
  • Excellent food in our country house, full board (B,L,D daily)
  • Use of Discovery Point Library at the country house - stocked with maps, walks and local area information
  • Free time to explore the area

Meals

All meals from dinner on arrival day, to breakfast on departure day
  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily lunch
  • Daily dinner
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Airfare
  • Transfers
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Travel to/from the Country Hotel (The nearest station is in Fort William, however most guests travel to Glasgow then catch our transfer coach)
  • Admissions (please allow approx. £10 per day for entrances)
  • Local expenses such as transportation
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

Unpack Once!

Go where you want, when you want. Take a relaxing stroll or try something more challenging. All our country houses have a Discovery Point with maps, guidebooks and local walks directions to help you tailor your stay.

  • Accommodation at a country house hotel
  • Full Board Meals – from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day
Scottish Highlands Walking Grade: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Walking Grades Explained:

  • Grades 1 & 2 – Leisurely walking grades
  • Grades 3 & 4 – Moderate walking grades
  • Grades 5 & 6 – Challenging walking grades
What to Bring

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong type of clothing!” goes the adage. Come prepared for all eventualities and you’ll walk in comfort as well as safety. Britain’s famous for its changeable weather, so here’s our advice on what to wear and bring.

Essentials

  • Waterproof walking boots providing ankle support and good grip.
  • A waterproof jacket and over-trousers
  • Gloves and a warm hat (it can be chilly at any time of the year)
  • Rucksack
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
  • A small torch (everywhere in winter, year round in mountains)
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
    Denim jeans and waterproof capes are not suitable on any walks.

Recommended

  • Several layers of clothing, which can be added or removed
  • Specialist walking socks to avoid blisters.
  • A first aid kit inc plasters– your leader’s first aid kit doesn’t contain any medication
  • Sit mat (insulated pad to sit on when you stop for a break)

You might also want

  • Walking poles, particularly useful for descents.
  • Insect repellent
  • Flask for hot drinks
  • Rigid lunch box
  • Gaiters
  • Blister kit (eg Compeed) just in case
  • Waterproof rucksack liner
Itinerary

Arrival Day

You’re welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. 

Accommodation: Alltshellach (D)

Free Days

Check out the Discovery Point Library at the country house – stocked with maps, walks and local area information. 

For stays of 3 nights, you will have 2 days at your choice.

For stays of 4 nights, you will have 3 days at your choice.

For stays of 7 nights, you will have 6 days at your choice.

Accommodation: Alltshellach (B, L, D)

Departure Day

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. (B)

Recommended Walks

Laid Back Walks

Our easiest routes allow plenty of time to savour the magnificent mountain landscapes. All of our walk notes suggest the best places to stop, great pubs, and tea rooms.

  • Ardgour Estate & Lochans – 3½ miles
  • Hospital Lochan – 2 miles
  • Glenfinnan -2 miles
  • Gleann a’ Chaolaise – 5 miles
  • Inchree – 3 miles

Leg Stretcher Walks

Some longer, more challenging walks. Experience the true flavour of Scotland as you follow these varied routes.

  • Mamore Lodge – 4 miles
  • Nevis Gorge & Steall Falls – 3 or 7 miles
  • Loch Eilde Mor – 7 miles
  • Exploring Lismore – 9 miles 
  • Beinn Bheag & the West Highland Way – 8½ miles
  • Kentallen – 5 or 8 miles

Full on Walks

For those who love the high mountains. Expect some rough paths as you head to some of these famous summits, but there are plenty of rewards when you reach the top.

  • Buachaille Etive Mor – 4 miles
  • Pap of Glencoe – 5 miles
  • Sgorr Dhonuill – 9 miles
  • Ben Nevis – 10 miles
  • Duror – 7½ miles
Local Area

Scottish HighlandsAlltshellach

Alltshellach is situated beside the shores of Loch Leven. This is a spectacular location with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

About two miles away, across the loch is the village of Ballachulish. Here you’ll find a post office, food store and bank. A much wider range of facilities can be found in Fort William, about 14 miles to the north.

As the adventure capital of Britain, the Lochaber region is a popular destination for all outdoor enthusiasts. During your stay in Glen Coe you may enjoy visiting the following activities and places of interest:

Jacobite Steam Train

Ride the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig. This stunningly scenic line includes the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter films. Steam trains run every day and early booking is reccomended. 

Isle of Mull

Reached by car ferry from Oban, or Lochaline, Mull is one of the most popular Scottish islands. You could visit the colourful harbour at Tobermory or the abbey on Iona.

Isle of Lismore

The peaceful Isle of Lismore is ideal for a relaxed exploration. You can hire bikes at Port Appin, about 30 minutes’ drive south of Alltshellach, then take the short ferry crossing to the island.

Oban

The bustling harbour town of Oban, about 45 minutes’ drive south of Alltshellach, is a popular destination. There’s always plenty of activity around the harbour and it’s well worth the walk up to McCaig’s Tower, a remarkable folly built in the style of a Roman amphitheatre, with commanding views over the town.

Eilean Donan Castle

Nearly 80 miles drive north from Alltshellach is this romantic and much photographed Scottish lochside castle. Located on a small island just offshore, the castle is isolated by the sea at high tide, only accessible via a stone bridge. 

Ice Factor

Try your hand at ice climbing on the indoor wall at nearby Kinlochleven. 

Dates and Prices
3 night package
Departure Dates		 Per person (single or twin) Single in a double room
2024: October 9, 12, 19 $960 $1,080
2025: March 15, 22, 29 $970 $1,090
2025: April 9, 12, 19, 30 $1,060 $1,180
2025: May 3 $1,060 $1,180
2025: May 10, 17, 24, 31 $1,120 $1,240
2025: June 7, 14, 21, 28 $1,120 $1,240
2025: July 5, 12, 19, 26 $1,120 $1,240
2025: August 9, 16, 23, 30 $1,120 $1,240
2025: September 6, 13, 20, 27 $1,120 $1,240
2025: October 4, 15, 18 $1,060 $1,180
2025: October 25 $970 $1,090
4 night package
Departure Dates		 Per person (single or twin) Single in a double room
2024: October 1 $1,380 $1,540
2024: October 5, 15, 22 $1,240 $1,400
2025: March 18, 25 $1,190 $1,350
2025: April 1, 5, 15, 22, 26 $1,380 $1,540
2025: May 6 $1,380 $1,540
2025: May 13, 20, 27 $1,520 $1,680
2025: June 3, 10, 17, 24 $1,520 $1,680
2025: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $1,520 $1,680
2025: August 12, 19, 26 $1,520 $1,680
2025: September 2, 9, 16, 23 $1,520 $1,680
2025: October 7, 11, 21 $1,380 $1,540
2025: October 28 $1,190 $1,350
7 night package
Departure Dates		 Per person (single or twin) Single in a double room
2024: October 5, 12, 19 $2,040 $2,320
2025: March 8, 15, 22, 29 $2,040 $2,320
2025: April 5, 12, 19, 26 $2,290 $2,570
2025: May 3 $2,290 $2,570
2025: May 10, 17, 24, 31 $2,560 $2,840
2025: June 7, 14, 21, 28 $2,560 $2,840
2025: July 5, 12, 19, 26 $2,560 $2,840
2025: August 6, 16, 23, 30 $2,560 $2,840
2025: September 6, 13, 20, 27 $2,560 $2,840
2025: October 4, 11, 18 $2,290 $2,570
2025: October 25 $2,040 $2,320

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp) based on single/twin/double occupancy.

Supplement applied for single in a double room.

Rates are in $ CAD. Rates include room upgrade (premium) and membership fees. 


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline. We can assist in your travel to/from the Country House.

Travel Details:
Address is: Alltshellach, Onich, Fort William, Invernesshire PH33 6SA

By Rail:
The nearest station is in Fort William, however most guests travel to Glasgow then catch our transfer coach.

Group Coach Transfer:
Please advise at time of booking if you require this service. Subject to availability. Limited dates.

£48 per person for a return transfer or £30 per person for a single transfer.

Outward journey: depart Glasgow Buchanan Street bus station* at 16.15 or depart Glasgow International Airport at 16.45; arrive Alltshellach 19.00.

Return journey: depart Alltshellach 08.30; arrive Glasgow International Airport at 11.30 or arrive Glasgow Buchanan Street bus station* at 12.00.
*Buchanan Street bus station is about 15 minutes’ walk from Glasgow Central station (buses available) or 5 minutes’ walk from Glasgow Queen Street station.

By Bus:
If you are not travelling on a Saturday, the journey from either Glasgow Buchanan Street or the airport can be made using the Scottish Citylink bus, numbers 914 or 915. Ask the driver to stop at the north side of Ballachulish Bridge – from here it is a 400 metre walk to Alltshellach.

By Car:
From Glasgow take the A82 towards Crianlarich. Continue on the A82 towards Fort William. Head for Ballachulish keeping the village on your left. Go straight on at the roundabout over the steel bridge and take the second right B863 to Kinlochleven and the seafood restaurant. Alltshellach is 400 yards further on, on  your right.

Hotel Descriptions
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Alltshellach

Situated in a stunning location on the shores of Loch Leven, Alltshellach is a stately Scottish house set amid a rugged landscape. The house is a picture of Highland solidity, with spectacular views of craggy mountains and grassy slopes beyond the loch. This pocket of domesticity lets you admire nature at your leisure though, sipping tea or G&T as you watch clouds scud across the sky. In fact, this one-time home of the Bishop of Argyll & the Isles has been recast as a hiker’s hotel, with an air of old-world splendour, excellent accommodation, a generous indoor pool, three lounges and a supremely cosy Highland Bar that’s well-stocked with local beer and whisky, all of which is (almost) enough to distract you from the vast vistas over the waters. But it’s the great outdoors you’re here for and the house is ideally situated for accessing the Mamores, the mountains of Glen Coe and tackling Ben Nevis as well as bagging munros and spotting local wildlife.

Address: Alltshellach, Onich, Fort William, Invernesshire PH33 6SA

Room Amenities: Tea & coffee-making facilities, TV, Hairdryer, Toiletries, Wi-Fi

There are 38 comfortable bedrooms, all in the main house, with a range of ‘Classic’, ‘Premium’ and ‘Superior’ options to choose from. Rooms radiate cosiness thanks to little touches – a remedy for even the dreichest day. Those with a view are worth the extra spend, as you’ll be overlooking the gardens and loch. The Superior rooms include Room 21, a spacious corner room with lovely views of Loch Leven, while Room 23 is a stately showstopper that was once the official Bishop’s bedroom, complete with original features and cracking views.

All ‘Classic’ rooms are ensuite and furnished to a high standard. There are also several ‘Premium’ and ‘Superior’ Rooms that are either larger or have a desirable view, a more luxurious mattress, larger television, enhanced toiletries and a fluffy bathrobe & slippers.

Hotel Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, boot room and drying room, extensive gardens, heated indoor swimming pool, multi-purpose ballroom, library and board games to borrow

After a day exploring, return to the house and its specially tailored walkers’ facilities. Stroll the gardens that dip down to the loch. The small peninsula at the bottom of the lawns is called An Dunan and often becomes an island at high tide – look for prehistoric rock art cut into the slabs on its side. Make time too to plunge into the heated indoor swimming pool and do a couple of lengths under the watchful eye of the mountains through the panoramic windows. Inside the house, head for one of the communal areas: you’ll have three to choose from and can kick back, relax and catch up with other guests. Later, stop in the Highland Bar for a nip of whisky or a nightcap – the comfy seats make a fine spot for a dram and there’s a range of good single malts to choose from that’ll have you believing you’re living a laird’s life.

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