Pilgrimage to the Pub

The Pilgrimage to the pub is a journey to the UK’s most remote pub which is only accessible via boat or a 3 day hike. We starts with a drive on the hardest bus to a small Scottish town called Glenfinnan, where we start the hike shortly before crossing under the viaduct (also known as the Harry Potter bridge) and taking refuge in a bothie just a short walk up the track. Over the next 3 days we will trek over 45km through mountain valleys, across rivers and through some challenging terrain, stopping overnight at bothies or camping for accommodation. Once we finally make it to the pub we will have enough time for a boogie (or a rest depending on how knackered you are) before we get the ferry back the next morning and head back down on the bus.

DAY 1
07:00: Meet at Worthing Station (enquire for an alternative pick up location)
07:00: Meet at Worthing Station
(enquire for an alternative pick up location)
07:15: Drive to Glenfinnan
(Approx 11 hours + stops)
19:00: Arrive in Glenfinnan at start hike
20:00: Arrive at Corryhully Bothy

DAY 2
07:30: Wake up/breakfast/pack up
08:30: Start hike through the Sgurr Thuilm valley
(Approx 7 hours including breaks)
15:30: Arrive at A’chuil Bothy
(collect firewood, cook dinner)

DAY 3
07:30: Wake up/breakfast/pack up
08:30: Start hike over to Sourlies
(approx 6/7 hours with breaks)
15:30: Arrive at sourlies bothy
(collect firewood, cook dinner)

DAY 4
07:30: Wake up/breakfast/pack up
08:30: Start the final hike to the old forge
(approx 7 hours with breaks)
15:30: Arrive at the last nights accommodation (potentially an airbnb but gets booked up a lot so most likely camping)
16:00: Arrive at the pub for the best-tasting pint of all time

DAY 5
08:00: Wake up/pack up camp
09:00: Ferry to the nearby town of Malaig
09:45: Taxis to Glenfinnan
10:15: Drive back to Worthing in the bus
22:00: Arrive back at Worthing Station

It’s important to note that although this is an empowering and energising trip it is far from a typical holiday. There will be times when you’re tired, achy, sweaty and maybe even ask yourself why you did this? The feeling of accomplishment, stunning views, memories that last a lifetime and the fact we are all here to support a great cause are a few reasons that make the moments of discomfort worth it.

I can show you the way, I can help instill the fundamentals in you to get you to the top and I can even hold your hand up the mountain but I can’t do it for you. By signing up to this I need a level of commitment from yourself that you will prepare adequately and turn up with a half-decent level of fitness. I reserve the right to pull you out at any stage of the trip if I feel your safety is severely compromised or you are majorly affecting the group’s chances of completing the challenge. I will be on hand for training advice and guidance in the lead-up.

What is the total mileage and total elevation?
Approximately 45km of hiking with a 5,000ft elevation gain.

What level of fitness should I have for this trip?
Ideally the ability to run 10km in 1 hour or under. This is not essential if you show a strong desire to commit to training to achieve this.