Isle of Rum
Walking and Running Holiday

22nd - 26th April 2024

The Isle of Rum - a beautifully wild island where you can truly unwind and merge with nature and self, where mordern distractions become a distant memory...
Explore the paths and geology of this wild and ancient gem of the Small Isles.

What's included

daily runs and walks
4 nights accommodation at Rum bunkhouse
full board vegetarian food
amazing views and nature

£595

Suitable for women and men!

Timetable

Draft Timetable

Monday

10 am - Mallaig ferry departure

1 pm - Ferry arrival on Rum

Walk to Rum bunkhouse

2.30 pm - Welcome and retreat opening

3 pm - Gentle afternoon run or walk

7 pm - Dinner buffet

Tuesday - Thursday

8 am - Self-service breakfast

10 am - Cross country run or walk (route weather dependent)

7 pm - Dinner buffet

Friday

8-9 am - Self-service breakfast

9.30 am - Bunk house vacation

Activities

5.20 pm Ferry departure for arrival in Mallaig at 6.45 pm – please make sure to arrive at the pier with plenty of time prior to ferry departure(we recommend at least 30 minutes before departure time)

We are excited to collaborate with Angus Miller of Geowalks for the first time this year!

Angus has a passion for geology and has been offering guided explorations since 1998. Wherever you are in Scotland, you have some of the world's most amazing geology under your feet. You are surrounded by an incredible geological story that stretches back through billions of years of deep time. Join geologist Angus Miller on a time-travelling Geowalk adventure on the Isle of Rum.

Every day you will have a choice of guided runs with Katrin and her team or geology themed walks with Angus. There is also the option to run some of the day and join the walkers at an agreed point if people would like this. This offers a great level of flexibility and means that every level of running is welcome as there are plenty of options to fit all abilities.

find out more here

Morgan's bio

Booking Form

First Name

Last Name

Address

Mobile number

Phone

Date of birth

Tell us a little about your running and hiking experience and expectations (e.g. any experience in trail running races, preferences etc)

Anyhing else you would like us to know about? (e.g. allergies, requests...)

Price Includes

4 days full board: accommodation at Rum bunk house, 3 meals a day (day of arrival: evening meal, day of departure: self-service breakfast, lunch), drinks & snacks,
Guided cross-country runs and hikes, different groups available for all abilities/ levels,
Luggage transport from the ferry to the hostel and back.

BALANCE DUE 6 WEEKS BEFORE ARRIVAL

Total cost (above) less deposit paid: £495

For single, twin and triple room bookings, please contact the organisers for rates.

I have read, understood and accept the conditions.

I enclose a CHEQUE or will pay by BACS or paypal as a booking deposit.

I AGREE TO PAY THE BALANCE AS DETAILED ABOVE NOT LESS THAN FOUR WEEKS BEFORE ARRIVAL.

Thank you very much, we are looking forward to welcoming you to the Isle of Eigg Trail Running Retreat and to making this a very special experience for you!

Katrin Bach, Angus Miller & team

Thanks for booking. We'll be in touch soon!

TOTAL RETREAT COST £ 595 //

BOOKING DEPOSIT, PAYABLE NOW £ 100

If you would prefer to pay in instalments, we will get in touch with you to work out a plan together.

Payment methods

BACS payment details:

Katrin Bach – sort code 30-13-53

A/c no 13850468

Cheque (payable to Katrin Bach - Isle of Eigg, PH 42 4RL)

PayPal: katrin.june@hotmail.com

Pay in instalments (contact us)

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation of your holiday, for whatever reason, must be notified to the organisers in writing by letter or email. Whilst we will endeavour to treat cancellations sympathetically, spaces are limited and the following applies: Deposits are non-refundable. For cancellations made up to four weeks before departure 50% of payment (excluding deposit) will be refunded.

Thereafter refunds (up to a maximum of 50% of payment and excluding deposit) will only be considered under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the organisers. In case of cancellation of the retreat, the full amount will be refunded.

The cost of any travel ticket is the responsibility of the participant (travel insurance advisable due to unpredictable weather conditions and possible ferry cancellation).

FAQs

FAQs

1. What accommodation is provided?

Most of the accommodation is dormitory, so you would be sharing with other participants. We have a limited number of rooms that are available for single occupancy (additional cost). Please contact us for further details.

2. Can I have a room to myself?

Yes - although this will incur a single occupancy charge. Please contact us for further details. (see above - #1)

3. Do you provide towels?

Towels can be provided at an additional cost. Let us know in advance or upon arrival if you would like one.

4. Do you cater for vegans / vegetarians?

All food will be vegetarian and can be vegan on request. We cater for all diets, allergies etc. Please just let us know in advance of any specific dietary requirements.

5. I have never done trail running before, only road running. Is this event suitable for me?

You should be able to run a road 10K comfortably. We cater for all running abilities and will make sure that you are paired up with a running guide at all times. Trail running shoes are essential. The retreat is suitable for trail running beginners and more advanced runners. There will also be daily walks on offer, so you have a lot of choice every day.

6. I have never run more than a 10K before - does that matter?

Absolutely not - we cater for all running abilities and will make sure that you are paired up with a running guide at all times. In the past participants have often surprised themselves how far they have managed to run in a day. We give plenty of options to shorten or elongate runs. And there is always the option to switch to walking if you have had enough.

7. I am not a runner at all - can I still attend?

Yes! This event is aimed at both runners and hikers. There are also plenty of other activities that you can do on the island - for example swimming and wild life watching.

9. I am a really slow runner - would this weekend be suitable for me?

There is no such thing as a slow runner. You should be able to run a road 10K comfortably - and it doesn’t matter how long that takes you. We cater for all running abilities and will make sure that you are paired up with a running guide at all times.