Scottish Highlands — Knoydart With a Twist
“Two of the most remote places in Britain. One eight-day expedition to reach them both.”
Sep 5–12, 2026 · Knoydart, Scotland
About this trip
Eight days deep in Scotland's wildest terrain. Three remote Munros. A crossing of the UK's most inaccessible peninsula. Wild camp on the cliffs of the Isle of Rum. Finish with a pint in the most remote pub in mainland Britain.
Knoydart is one of the last genuinely roadless places in mainland UK. You can't drive there. You can't stumble across it by accident. The only way in is on foot or by sea. That remoteness isn't a travel inconvenience — it's the entire reason this expedition exists.
We'll traverse the peninsula over three days, summiting Sgurr na Ciche, Luinne Bheinn and Ladhar Bheinn — three remote Munros that most hillwalkers never reach. We'll cross into the Barisdale valley, camp in places of genuine stillness, and descend to Inverie — where you'll earn a meal and a dram at The Old Forge, the most remote pub in mainland Britain.
Highlights
- Summit three remote Munros: Sgurr na Ciche, Luinne Bheinn and Ladhar Bheinn
- Wild camping deep in Knoydart — one of the UK's last roadless places
- The Old Forge pub in Inverie — the most remote pub in mainland Britain
- Wild camp on the dramatic west coast cliffs of the Isle of Rum
- Views from Rum across to Skye and the Outer Hebrides
- Glenfinnan Viaduct stop on the return
- Evening at the Clachaig Inn, Glencoe — one of the finest pubs in Scotland
Itinerary
Meet in Glasgow and drive north to Glencoe and Fort William. Hike the Lost Valley — a short, stunning approach through a hidden glacial amphitheatre, perfect for stretching out after the drive. Check into accommodation, then dinner.
What's included
- Qualified Mountain Leaders for all summit days — Knoydart ridgeline and Ladhar Bheinn
- All accommodation throughout — hostels in Glencoe, Inverie and Fort William, bothy and wild camps on Knoydart and Rum
- Breakfasts at all hostel stays
- Group dinners at key locations — Fort William, The Old Forge in Inverie, the Clachaig Inn at the end
- All ferry crossings — Mallaig to Inverie, Mallaig to Rum and back
- Exclusive Jove Club trip gift
- Full trip logistics — Freddie leads and directs every element
Not included
- Travel to Glasgow at the start
- Camp meals and snacks for expedition days
- Shared vehicle hire (~£200–£250pp)
- Travel insurance — must be arranged by you
Physical requirements
Advanced level expedition. You'll carry a 65-litre pack through remote terrain for three consecutive days. The ability to string consecutive days of moderately hard effort together whilst carrying a heavy pack — and the composure to look after yourself when things get wet, tired and remote — is the defining requirement. Camping experience is important: you need to set up your tent, cook on a stove and organise your kit without a big learning curve. Already done Level 1? You're almost certainly ready.
Meeting point
Glasgow city centre — exact meeting point sent to the WhatsApp group in advance. Trip ends back in Glasgow on Sep 12.
A note from Freddie
“I've done a lot of routes in Scotland and this one is genuinely special — not just for how remote it is, but for what it takes to complete. Knoydart on its own is a proper challenge. We've built something around it that takes the whole experience up a level — the Rum extension is something very few people do. The Old Forge pint at the end of Knoydart is one of the best moments in outdoor adventure. You've earned it in a way you can't fake. — Freddie Sankey, Founder of Jove Club”
Price per person
£1,100
Reserve with £250 deposit (non-refundable) · balance due 60 days before
Dates
Sep 5–12, 2026
Duration
7 days
Difficulty
Advanced
Location
KNOYDART · SCOTLAND
Availability
10 places left
£1,100
£250 deposit to reserve
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