The programme for the 2015 Isle of Harris Mountain Festival which takes place between Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th September has now been announced. As well as the expected mountain and hill based activities, including a walk up Clisham and a mountain skills course, there are a number of activities planned for the water including surfing sessions and a raft race.
Guided walk during last year’s festival
The programme includes a range of guided walks led by the North Harris Ranger Service, from stunning ridges & glens to glorious coastlines – including a set of superb hill walks and the North Harris Trust’s famous Eagle Walk. Renowned nature writer Jim Crumley will give a talk about his latest book The Eagle’s Way, and award-winning natural history photographer Laurie Campbell will be returning to run a set of photography workshops and present another collection of his work. Mountaineer and Forester James Ogilvie will speak about his recent completion of the “Seven Summits” – climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents around the world.
There will also be a host of other activities and events through the week including Segway Trekking, rock climbing, surfing, and sea kayaking. The Scaladale Centre are providing powerboat tours of Loch Seaforth all week, and the Islands Book Trust are organising a rare boat trip and guided walk on the island of Scarp.
This is will be the fifth annual event run by the North Harris Trust and organisers say this is shaping up to be the best year so far. You can check out the full, action-packed programme at the festival website.