🏴 HIGHLAND HOOTENANNY: A JOVE CLUB EXPEDITION
An Epic Multi-Activity Adventure Across Scotland's Wildest Landscapes | Sept 13th-21st | 1 space left…
Being fit is being able to use your body to do all the things you want to do without having to worry.
So it’s time to put your fitness to use to explore 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, exploratory 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.
This will be challenging at times, but if it was easy, it wouldn’t be worth doing…
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 west coast of Skye with views of the Outer Hebrides
Taking in the iconic sights of Skye - Quirang, Storr and Neist Point
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
Glencoe’s Mountain Pass is Legendary
We’ll spend a day out enjoying one of these epic mountains.
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 west 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
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This adventure is an INTERMEDIATE level trip.
You don’t need to be super fit - but you do need to be able to string days of strenuous effort together in all conditions.
Some experience in UK mountainous areas should be fine, but let’s break it down:
Running - all runs will be short in distance and at a slow, conversational pace. The purpose of the runs is not to ‘train’ but to explore! Not only does much of the wildest terrain in Scotland prevent us running at a consistent and fast pace, we’ll take lots of breaks and stops to admire the views!
Hiking - we don’t hike quickly - there’s no need. We’re not racing or in a huge hurry to get through it. We’ll break lots to enjoy the experience and the jaw-dropping landscape! The only thing you will need to consider is that you’ll have to carry camping gear (your tent, sleeping bag, food for 2 days etc.) during the Torridon phase of the expedition.
Camping - camping experience is certainly preferable, but the trip by its nature is progressive. We’ll use the first couple of days to get you used to camping in the relative comfort of a campsite with amenities. We’ll then do a wild camp on Skye relatively close to the road followed by a night to reset in accommodation, before culminating on the expedition.
Kayaking - this aspect is totally beginner friendly. No experience required.
Endurance - this is what makes this trip intermediate! September is generally a good time of year to go to Scotland weather-wise but as I’m sure you can appreciate, there’s a good chance it will rain at some point! So the biggest requirement is to be able to endure the elements for multiple days.
Still unsure? Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to let us know your experience and we’ll let you know if we think it’s for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Challenging but achievable adventure for reasonably fit individuals
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
GROUP SIZE:
This is a small group trip for 6 or possibly 7 max
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✅ Qualified Mountain Leader for mountain hikes in Glencoe
✅ Qualified Mountain Leader for the mini-expedition in Torridon
✅ Your guide will direct the rest of the trip including all the sightseeing so all you have to do is enjoy the adventure!
✅ 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 we send you
❌ Personal snacks or camping food - only meals at pre-booked restaurants
❌ Insurance - make sure you have your own travel insurance
❌ Transport during the trip - see below:
TRANSPORT:
All transport during the trip (from Glasgow onwards) will be in a shared 9-seater vehicle. This will be hired and driven by a member of the group (Freddie).
This will be arranged as a shared group cost - it’s not a commercial service, but an informal, private arrangement between participants to help keep costs down and logistics smooth. You’ll just need to make your own way to Glasgow for the start of the trip.
Transport Contribution:
We expect the shared cost for hiring the 9-seater van and fuel to be approximately £220-£260 per person for the trip (based on 7 people in the van). This amount will be collected separately and is not included in the main trip fee. Exact costs will be confirmed closer to departure.
If you have any questions or concerns about how transport will work, drop us an email or chat to Freddie at a Jove session.
COST:
£1,125 non-member price (membership is £9.99 pcm…)
£990 Jove Club members
As this trip starts in under 30 days, payment in full at the time of booking is required. **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.
HOW TO BOOK:
Please fill out the short form below. If we think it’s suitable for you, we’ll send you a link to pay the deposit.
GALLERY:
KIT LIST:
Activity kit - stuff you’ll wear -
Boots or suitable approach shoes
Trail running shoes - nothing fancy, but tailored towards wet, slippery ground
Four pairs of walking socks (minimum)
Walking trousers (you can wear shorts for the day routes but bear in mind, it is much colder at the summit of any mountain!)
Thermal top / base layer
Warm layers (would recommend a fleece + lightweight down jacket)
Waterproof jacket + trousers
A thin soft-shell jacket you can use for running and hiking
Underwear
Suitable running / gym tops
Running shorts
Flip flops / sandals (optional for campsites)
In your daypack -
2 litres of water
Small first aid kit containing foot care kit, plasters, tick remover, painkillers as a minimum
Insect repellant
Mosquito head net
Waterproof bags / dry bags
Head torch plus spare batteries
Decent charging block - not only for safety on the mountains but very useful for the first few days where the ability to charge devices might be limited
Survival bag (small foil blanket)
Baseball cap or sun hat
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Two pairs of gloves as a minimum (if one pair gets wet, you’ll want a spare pair)
Warm hat
Whistle
Walking poles (optional)
Map, compass and map case (optional in case you want to practice navigation - let us know and we can tell you which maps to buy)
We’ll buy snacks when we’re there!
A 20-30L bag is fine for our day activities but you will need a larger one for the expedition (see below)
Expedition kit - all of the above plus -
A small three seasons tent - doesn’t have to be expensive! You can get very good tents at Decathlon for a reasonable price
A lightweight sleeping bag
Inflatable pillow
Inflatable mattress or roll mat
Cooking equipment (e.g. Jetboil, MSR pocket rocket, gas canisters)
Lighter
Knife
Spork
Tissues
Sealable bags for rubbish (large sandwich bags are great!)
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Eye mask
Water purification system - either a filtration bottle or tablets
Camp meals - noodles, boil in the bags or dehydrated - whatever you like - we’ll have time to buy some before the wild camps
Hot drink sachets for the evenings
Optional small book or headphones
55-65L expedition pack that can fit a tent, sleeping bag and all your camping equipment in
For the pubs, hostels and whiskey tasing -
Toiletries
Towel
Comfortable clothes
Any form of entertainment you want
Chargers (would recommend a 4-way plug socket if you have a few devices to charge)