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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Highland Hootenanny: A Jove Club Expedition


🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 HIGHLAND HOOTENANNY: A JOVE CLUB EXPEDITION

Sept 13th - Sept 21st

An Epic Multi-Activity Adventure Across Scotland's Wildest Landscapes

Use your fitness gained in London to see Scotland - the UK’s most epic place for outdoor adventure - like you’ve never seen before! Join us for an unforgettable 8-day expedition through Scotland's most dramatic landscapes, combining challenging mountain days, invigorating trail runs, wild camping, and coastal adventures. This isn't just a trip - it's a journey of camaraderie and bold adventures which you’ll remember forever.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Two days in magnificent Glencoe attempting mountain summits like Bidean nam Bian (Three Sisters) and enjoying evenings in the legendary Clachaig Inn

  • Trail running along the rugged coastline of the Isle of Skye to the Point of Sleat (Freddie’s favourite running route!)

  • Wild camping on the east coast of Skye with views of the Outer Hebrides

  • Taking in the iconic sights of Skye - Quirang, Storr and Point of Neast

  • A two-day expedition in Torridon exploring some of Scotland’s wildest scenery and attempting to summit Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe

  • We’ll recover in Applecross before sea kayaking adventures in the pristine waters of Lochcarron

  • We’ll finish the trip with an Oban whisky experience at a legendary distillery followed by a celebratory night out before returning to Glasgow

JOURNEY OUTLINE:

Day 1 (Sept 13): Glasgow to Glencoe

  • Rendezvous in Glasgow at midday

  • Small hike into the ‘Lost Valley’ to shake out

  • Gear check and supply run in Fort William

  • Evening camp at Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe

  • Traditional Scottish welcome dinner at the historic Clachaig Inn

Day 2 (Sept 14): Glencoe Adventures

  • Glencoe is home to some of the most dramatic mountains in the UK! We’ll hike one and show you so some of the most epic views (weather permitting!)

  • Second night under the stars at Red Squirrel Campsite

Day 3-4 (Sept 15-16): Isle of Skye Exploration

  • Day 3: We’ll set off early and make our breakfast at an epic viewpoint on our way to Skye

  • First stop - a short but epic trail run along along Skye's southern shores to Point of Sleat - Freddie’s favourite ever running route! We’ll see some incredible beaches and unbelievable views.

  • We’ll wild camp atop the cliffs of the east coast with views of the Outer Hebrides

  • Day 4: Exploration of Skye's northern gems: Portree, Point of Sleat, Old Man of Storr, and the Quiraing

  • Hostel stay in Applecross for recovery

Pristine Beach En Route to the Point of Sleat

This is one of the best trail runs - remote and full of stunning scenery!

Day 5-6 (Sept 17-18): Torridon Expedition

  • Two-day mountain expedition taking in the magnificent Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe

  • Experience true Scottish wilderness with an overnight mountain expedition

  • Evening recovery in comfortable hostel accommodation on the 18th

Atop Beinn Alligin

Stunning viewpoint at the top of Beinn Alligin looking south encapsulating Scotland’s ever varied weather!

Day 7 (Sept 19): Coastal Adventures

  • Sea kayaking exploration of Lochcarron's pristine waters

  • Overnight at a hostel in Kintail

Day 8 (Sept 20): Whiskey & Wind Down

  • Explore the area near our hostel with a short trail run before a scenic drive to Oban

  • Oban distillery experience

  • Celebration dinner and social

Day 9 (Sept 21): Return to Glasgow

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Challenging but achievable adventure for reasonably fit individuals - we’ll use London to help people prepare!

  • Mix of wild camping, campsite stays, and hostel accommodation

  • All activities guided by qualified outdoor instructors

  • True Scottish weather - be prepared for four seasons in one day!

  • Strong emphasis on group camaraderie and shared experiences

KIT LIST (TBC):

GROUP SIZE:

  • We need 6 people confirmed ASAP for the trip to go ahead so we can finalise bookings etc. - we can potentially take 7 but dependent on accommodation + activity booking.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • ✅ All transport from Glasgow

  • ✅ All guiding

  • ✅ All accommodation

  • ✅ 8 meals at various fabulous Scottish inns + restaurants

  • ✅ Sea kayaking tour (including kayaks and safety equipment)

  • ✅ Oban distillery tour and tasing

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • ❌ Transport to Glasgow

  • ❌ Kit mentioned in the list below

  • ❌ Personal snacks or camping food - only meals at pre-booked restaurants

  • ❌ Insurance - make sure you have your own travel insurance

COST:

  • £1,375 - non-member price **early bird offer - register by end of May to secure trip for £1,275

  • £1,240 Jove Club members **early bird offer - register by end of May to secure the trip for £1,150

Secure your place with a £200 deposit today - the balance must be paid 30 days before the trip is due to go ahead **please read our booking terms

This expedition embodies everything Jove Club stands for - adventure, challenge, and camaraderie in remote and stunning environments. Whether you're scaling peaks, running trails, or sharing stories over a dram of whisky, this is an adventure that will stay with you long after you return home.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@thejoveclub.com or speak to Freddie at your next session.

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