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Watch: Scotland by Walk & Barge Film
Tim Charody, the award-winning filmmaker, has captured what it's like to experience exploring the Great Glen Way on a hike and barge tour with UTracks. There are two itineraries: a classic walking itinerary and a slower-paced rambler version, ideal for those who like to smell the roses en route.
Watch this short movie to discover what it's like to spend a week walking this beautiful trail by day, then relaxing on board your comfortable barge at night.
About the Great Glen Walk and Barge Tour
Scotland's Great Glen Way walking trail stretches 75 miles from Fort William to the capital of the highlands, Inverness.
Based on board a comfortable barge at night, this hike and barge cruise offers the opportunity to walk from one coast of Scotland to the other.
During the weeklong trip, the barge stops are planned to suit the walking stages, breaking them into manageable day walks of between 10 and 15 miles. Guided along the route by an experienced escort, who will point out places of interest along the way, there is no shortage of highlights.
From impressive views of the mystical Loch Ness to glimpses of Scotland's highest peak, Ben Nevis, this relaxed pace walk will immerse you in the Scottish Highlands. In the evening, share stories of your day with like minded travellers and relish in the accomplishment of walking the breadth of Scotland.
The crew (skipper, bosan, guide,cook) were all professional and fun and ensured all the guests were safe, enjoying themselves and extremely well fed. Each evening the following days barge trip was outlined as were the walking options. As the barge had to negotiate many locks there were many hop on/hop off points for those not wanting to walk the entire Great Glen.
The scenery both from the barge and the well maintained walking tracks was so spectacular that the light rain each day of our trip seemed insignificant. The facilities on the barge were very comfortable and it was fun having meals all together around one large table. The cabins were comfortable and the showers functioned exceptionally well with good pressure and warmth. J. Muir.
More Great Glen Barge Tour Films
There are more Great Glen barge tour itineraries that feature other activities, including cycling and multi activity trips.
Great Glen Way Multi Activity Barge Tour
Great Glen Way Bike and Barge Tour
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