Munro Bagging Scotland Summer
7 Days
Min 6 max 11
€1,250
The Trip
Scotland has 282 Munros: mountains taller than 3,000 feet, all waiting to be climbed. It’s our pleasure to climb as many of them as possible during this trip. To do so, we’ll head into the wild mountain terrain around Glen Coe, Fort William, and Kinlochleven. An area full of rugged scrambles, beautiful peaks, and an array of Scottish classics.
From our base camp, we head out into the mountains every day, traveling fast and light, to bag the Munros. During the day, we hike, climb, and scramble, and at the end of a physically demanding day, we settle down in our own cabin in the middle of the wilderness. It’s simple, but you won’t find a more atmospheric or cozy experience. Are you up for it?
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Theme and levels
Wild Fitness is the theme of this group tour, and a good level of fitness is required. We’ll hike about 6–8 hours a day, covering 1,000–1,500 meters of elevation gain, along mountain trails, grassy ridges, and rocky ridges. On some routes, we’ll scramble using our hands and feet over rugged terrain; the (technical) climbing difficulty is at most Scottish “grade 1” without ropes. Experience with mountain hiking is a plus, and being in good physical condition is essential for a great experience. Navigation and safety on the mountain are part of the program.
Impression
Your guide on this trip
Jan Bakker
Expedition leader and author of hiking travel guides. Can spend hours with topo maps of distant, wild mountains. A great passion for underexplored adventure destinations such as Iraqi Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Uganda, where he currently lives with his family.
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Practical
Cost
€1,250
The cost includes:
- 6 nights in our own cabin in the middle of the wilderness
- breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Rewild Mountain Leader/Wilderness Guide
- a bag full of munros
Not included are any personal expenses, such as drinks at restaurants and bars, mountain sports insurance (we recommend purchasing this through the NKBV), and your transportation to Scotland. You are free to travel to Scotland on your own.
Logistics
We’re traveling to Scotland on our own and at our own expense. From Amsterdam Schiphol, KLM and easyJet offer direct flights to Glasgow, which is the most convenient location for Glen Coe. Edinburgh and Inverness are also accessible by direct flight. From Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, the Scottish Citylink bus (lines 914, 915, or 916) takes about 2.5 hours to reach Glen Coe, our meeting point. We’ll coordinate flight times via a WhatsApp group so we can travel together as much as possible. The cost of the trip to Scotland is not included in the package price.
Accommodation
We’ll be staying in our own cabin in the middle of the wilderness, complete with a drying room and all the amenities. This will be our base for the entire week.
Nutrition
Breakfast and dinner are included. We’ll provide simple lunches to take with you on the mountain. Please bring your own snacks according to your preferences.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 6 people. A maximum of 11 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and in order to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel day and accommodation
The first day is a travel day to the Highlands. The evening is all about accommodation, preparing for the next few days and a good night’s sleep so we can hit the road on time the next day.
Day 2 through 6
Munro’s baggen
From our cabin, we head out into the mountains around Glen Coe, Fort William, and Kinlochleven every day, traveling “fast & light.” We start with an orientation day where we focus on gear, navigation, and mountain safety. Over the following days, we gradually increase the difficulty as we hike, climb, and scramble our way through rugged scrambles and Scottish classics. Which Munros we climb depends on the weather conditions and the group’s skill level.
Day 7
Travel Day
Today we travel back to the Netherlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about our trips, practicalities or our story? In these frequently asked questions, you’ll find the answers quickly and easily.
Where will we stay, and what about food?
You’ll spend six nights in our own cabin in the middle of the wilderness, which will serve as our base for the entire week. Breakfast and dinner are included, and we’ll provide simple lunches for the hike; please bring your own snacks according to your preferences.
Who is leading the group?
The group of up to 11 participants is led by Rewild Mountain Leader and wilderness guide Jan Bakker. He ensures safety on the mountain and selects a route each day that is appropriate for the weather conditions and the group’s skill level.
What’s the difference between this and Munro Bagging in the winter?
In the winter, you’ll trek through snow and ice with crampons and an ice axe and learn winter mountaineering techniques. In the summer, you’ll go “fast & light” without winter gear; the days are longer, and the focus is on climbing as many peaks as possible, with rugged scrambles and scrambling along the way. Physically, the summer version is slightly less demanding.
What is a Munro?
A Munro is a Scottish mountain taller than 3,000 feet (914 meters). Scotland has 282 of them. “Bagging” Munros—that is, climbing them—is a true sport in Scotland: many mountain enthusiasts keep track of how many they’ve climbed. During this trip, we’ll check off as many as possible together.
What should I bring myself?
The packing list on this page lists exactly what you need to bring yourself. Some of the equipment is available for rent; please indicate this when you book.
How do I travel to the Scottish Highlands?
Under “Logistics” in the “Practical Information” section on this page, you’ll find our travel advice and instructions on how to get to Glen Coe. We coordinate flight times among ourselves via a WhatsApp group.
