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Feb 13, 2006
As part of the 75th anniversary
celebrations, the Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA) is offering outdoor
activity breaks that include two or five nights’ accommodation, use of a pony,
and basic riding instruction. Accommodation costs just £11-£17 per person per
night.
Located in remote locations amid some of
Scotland's
finest scenery, SYHA’s rustic accommodations are ideal for visitors who want to
get off-the-beaten-track and enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking and
climbing. SYHA also offers a range of activity holidays, from walking the West
Highland Way long-distance trail to climbing the challenging Skye Munros, as
well as a range of water sports, mountain biking and pony-trekking trips. All holidays
are hostel-based and are led by qualified leaders.
Highlights include:
- The West
Highland Way -
Walking on Scotland’s
most famous long distance footpath, 95 miles long. The scenery, walking
and companions from all over the world make this an unforgettable holiday
with a strong international flavor. Includes seven days’ walking and six
nights hostel accommodation with full board
- Pony Trekking
- Explore the Ochil Hills on the original ‘all-terrain’ vehicle, the
Exmoor Pony. SYHA and Britain’s
only working herd of Exmoor ponies offer
weekend (two-day) and midweek (four-day) self-catering breaks from
Glendevon Youth Hostel.
SYHA is undertaking a refurbishment
program, including new furniture and interior decoration. A brand new flagship
hostel in the capital, Edinburgh,
is also expected to open late this year.
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