west island way - bute 50km
Discover the beauty of this wonderful Scottish island with our 2-day 50km trek. Venture past Rothesay Castle and Glencallum Bay as you leave your footprints upon the soil of this quiet, magical landscape.
Difficulty: 2.5
typical itinerary
2 Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Breakfast
Transfer to Kilchattan Bay
Trek commences
Arrive Rothesay (23km).
Overnight accommodation.
Day 2:
Breakfast
Trek commences
Arrive Port Bannatyne (27km).
Celebration meal
This itinerary can be altered to suit your requirements. We can include/exclude certain elements (such as accommodation and dinner) and most parts can be tweaked where necessary to best align with your needs.
typical route
The above images are a rough guide only. Please enquire for a detailed route overview.
important!
This route can be tailored to your requirements. Contact us for more info.
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Total Distance: 50km
Total Ascent: 887m
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2 Day Trek
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1 Night Accommodation in Rothesay.
Accommodation can be organised for the nights before/after the trek. We can look into hotel or hostel options, depending on your preference.
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This challenge is difficulty ranked: 2.5 out of 5.
Expect longer distance or higher altitude gain, yet neither will be mutually exclusive! Terrain underfoot will be on well used trails but with the liklihood of some rougher features. These events would suit someone of good all round fitness, who takes exercise regularly - without neccessarily being of high fitness. Escape routes are available but may take some time to utilise.
You must be active with a moderate fitness level. You should be going out for regular walks and other sports (swimming / football / gym etc.) You should be comfortable with longer walks of 3.5-4 hours over 9-11 miles in rolling countryside. Good all round fitness & leg strength is expected.
other itineraries
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other itineraries 💚
There are many variations or alternative options to the West Island Way trek. Here are a few of our most popular. To discuss any of our itineraries in more detail, please contact us via the buttons on this page.
isle of arran traverse
32 miles/52km
1750m ascent
2 days
Difficulty: 3.5 out of 5
50 miles in the skye
50 miles/80km
3500m ascent
3 days
Difficulty: 4.5 out of 5
Standard Inclusions
Accommodation (hostel or hotel) - bed and breakfast
Pre-Event Planning & Communications
Bespoke Challenge Portal
Return transfers from accommodation to trek location
Experienced Mountain Leader
Packed Lunches
First-aid trained staff and supplies
Ride Snacks
Access to training plans, kit lists, nutritional guides and more
Registration management and support
your on-event support team
Leaders/Marshals will support the group along the correct route and ensure everyone is safe and accounted for.
Our Leaders/Marshals are extremely experienced, often with top-notch local knowledge, carry appropriate resources and are first-aid trained.
Included on events for larger numbers, a support vehicle is on hand for emergency support (where accessible) and refreshment provision. Often an 8-seater or similar, it acts an essential resource in the event of participant fatigue or injury.
On long day treks, the support vehicle can carry water and refreshments to be offered to participants at appropriate checkpoints.
Our team love nothing more than helping fellow walkers achieve their potential. They'll be there when you falter, to give you a helping hand, some encouraging words, or even a stern talking to. Their support will see you through so that, at the end of your challenge, you'll be able to stand there and say