Bank Holiday Hebrides Taster £846

UK and Scotland

Mallaig, Scotland - Mallaig, Scotland

Explore the rugged scenery and hidden gems of the Inner Hebrides archipelago and Argyll on our tall ship Blue Clipper.

To enquire about this voyage please click the ‘BOOK NOW’ button below and you will be re-directed to our booking agent VentureSail Holidays where you can make an enquiry. VentureSail manage all our holiday voyages and the team at the office are available on 01872 487288 if you have any questions. 

 

Ship Per Person Twin En-Suite
Blue Clipper £846.00
Embarkation Disembarkation Nights
August 27, 2022 August 31, 2022 5

Bank Holiday Hebrides Taster

27th August 2022 - 31st August 2022

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit The Small Isles
  • Spectacular scenery and wildlife
  • Stunning beaches and secluded anchorages
  • A chance to explore some of the Outer Hebrides (weather permitting)

Life on a sailing voyage

On a sailing voyage we never use the word itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best sailing and shore landings for the forecast and most idyllic or sheltered anchors and ports. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights describe, but you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description below is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. If the following voyage description is not fulfilled for any reason, Maybe Sailing and Maybe Sailing Youth Initiative cannot be held responsible.

VOYAGE DESCRIPTION

Your adventure begins in Mallaig, the bustling and thriving port on the north west coast along the famous road to the Isles.  The town is a fascinating place where visitors can soak up the atmosphere of a working fishing port but at the same time its remote location makes it a great place to relax.  Try the pleasant Mallaig Circuit walk which has great views over Mallaig harbour and across Loch Nevis to Knoydart.  Getting to Mallaig is also one of the highlights of this voyage, with one of the most spectacular train journeys in the UK between Glasgow and Mallaig.

Some of the islands we hope to visit:

 

The Small Isles

Rum is the largest island of the group and is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) who run the island as a National Nature Reserve.  The island is formed from an old volcanic plug, and has its own Cuillin (rocky ridge) which is often confused with that on Skye when viewed from a distance.  Visitors are able to follow two small nature trails laid out around the village of Kinloch where there is also a village shop that is usually open in the evening.  A guided tour of Kinloch Castle is a must – the castle almost exactly as it was left in the 1950’s by the former owners, the wealthy but eccentric Bullough family.

Eigg is the second largest island of the group, and is owned by a Community Trust which purchased the island in 1997, the most recent of inhabitants in the 8,000 plus years that the island has been inhabited.  As with Rum the island is rich in wildlife and geology, whilst for a spot of ‘sun and surf’ Laig Beach and the Singing Sands are recommended.

Canna is the most westerly of the Small Isles and is owned by the National Trust for Scotland who have farmed it since 1981.  Like the rest of the island group Canna has many sites of archaeological interest and has links to the Neolithic, Columbian and Viking eras.  It has been a bird sanctuary since 1938, and over 150 species of birds have been monitored in the last 40 years.

Muck is the smallest of the small isles at 2 miles x 3/4 mile wide. Basking Sharks, Minke Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises and even Orcas are seen in the waters around Muck. A visit to the craft and tea shop near the harbour at Port Mòr is a must for delicious home-baked goods and a locally made gift.

Barra and Vatersay, Outer Hebrides.

Walk, hire a bike or kayak around the island with its white sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery.

From Castlebay you will see Kisimul castle – ‘the castle in the sea’. Take a trip across the causeway to the even smaller  idyllic island of Vatersay.

Buy some Hebridean toffee at Macroons Tea room or have a wee dram in the Castlebay bar.

Mingulay

Owned by the National Trust of Scotland and uninhabited except for about 500 sheep!

A wild and beautiful island with caves, sea stacks, turquoise waters and  an abundance of seabirds.

North Uist

Described as a paradise for wildlife and beach lovers. North Uist has stunning Atlantic beaches for example at Traigh Iar – a stunning stretch of white beach, backed by sweeping dunes, and Balnarald RSPB nature reserve, a beautiful reserve on the north west coast of North Uist with sandy beaches, rocky foreshore, marshes and sand dunes.

 

South Uist

An island with stunning white powder beaches, heather uplands, golden eagles and rare corncrake. Discover the oldest (reportedly) rocks in Britain at Ardivachar Point, in the north west corner of the island or visit the Hebridean Woolshed to the South of the Island for high quality local crafts.

Skye

We hope to stop at Loch Scavaig – one of the most dramatic of the Hebridean anchorages with the backdrop of the rocky mountain range – The  Cuillen.

What is included in the voyage cost:

  • All meals on board Blue Clipper – including daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal
  • Refreshments throughout the day
  • Use of safety equipment
  • Accommodation in a twin en suite cabin
  • All instruction and lectures on board by fully qualified crew

What is not included:

  • Travel to and from the boat
  • Personal travel insurance. Check out Top Sail for specialist Tall Ship sailing travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Any shore excursions and meals on shore (unless otherwise stated)
  • VISA fees

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