Assynt Overnight Experience With Mollie Hughes
Spend a unique three day wild camping adventure with world record-breaking mountaineer, polar expeditioner and Ocean Vertical Director, Mollie Hughes.
Over the past 10 years she has taken part in many expeditions across the globe, including reaching the summit of Mount Everest from both the northern and southern route.
In 2020 Mollie became the youngest woman to ski solo from the coast of Antarctica to the geographic South Pole, covering 700 miles in 58 days.
A vast undulating moorland studded with a maze of dramatic mountains, coastline, and a thousand fresh-water lochans.
Assynt has the oldest rock in Europe as well as the earliest evidence of life anywhere in Europe. Step back in time into this extraordinary landscape of breathtaking beauty.
Uninterrupted by cars and phones monolithic peaks dominate the skyline. Lochs, rivers and waterfalls surround them and flow out to blue seas across stunning white sand beaches and jagged cliff edges.
It is one of the best places in Europe to see whales, dolphins and porpoises.
The jewel in the crown of the Assynt mountains is Suilven “The Pillar”. At 731m it is one of the most iconic mountain profiles in the UK.
A tight rocky ridge leads to the summit from the high Bealach Mor. It is as remote as it is beautiful.
This two night stay also gives us the opportunity to summit Canisp at 847m, Suilvens larger sister peak. With over 600m of prominence Canisp is a real watchtower over this ancient landscape.
Two nights in the wild and two remote peaks. One unforgettable adventure.
The iconic Scottish poet Norman MacCaig said of Assynt: “Who possesses this landscape? The man who bought it or I who am possessed by it”.
“It’s unlikely you will come back the same person after an adventure into this wilderness” Mollie Hughes
Adventures in Assynt
Trip Overview
Availability
April and September
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Difficulty
Moderate / challenging
Language
English
Meeting Point
Location TBC prior to trip
Minimum Age
16
Total Distance
Varies
Mountaineering Time
15 - 18hrs
Group Size
Maximum 6
Minimum Number
3
Weather
If the weather is unsafe your Guide will choose an alternative mountain location
What’s included (and not)
Included
- Experienced & qualified guide
- Tent or bivouac bag
- Ground mat
- Evening meals and breakfasts
- Ground transportation at the beginning and end of the trip
Not Included
- Hiking boots - waterproof
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm clothing
- Hat and gloves
- Lunch
- Sleeping bag
Optional extras
- Mountaineering boots
What to bring with you
Hiking Boots – waterproof
Waterproof trousers
Please do not use cotton clothing
Wool socks
Base layer
Gloves – plus spares
Lightweight fleece
Warm hat – plus spare
Fleece or soft-shell jacket
Spare fleece / warm top
Trousers – synthetic that dry quickly
Lunch, snacks and liquid
Waterproof jacket with hood
Sun tan cream and insect repellent
Sleeping bag
Trip map
Edinburgh to Lochinver / 244 miles (392.7 km)
