Beyond the Ultimate - Highland Ultra

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This is the Knoydart Peninsula, Scotland. It’s the untamed and remote jewel of the West Highlands reachable only by sea or on foot.

With plenty of ascents, you’ll scale rocky mountains separated by broad glens, rivers and high lochs. You will look out over 85 square miles of rugged grandeur bookended to the north and south by the vast sea lochs, Nevis and Hourn (Heaven and Hell).

In a day you might see Golden and Sea Eagles overhead and Red Deer patrolling the land. On the coast, watch for otters, dolphins and even Minky Whale.

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Beyond the Ultimate - Highland Ultra - Day 1

Difficulty

Distance 48.3 km

Duration 14:05 h

Ascent 1,173 m

Descent 1,171 m

Sandwiched between Lochs Nevis and Hourn – often translated as "Loch Heaven" and "Loch Hell" – Knoydart owes its name to these dramatic bodies of ...

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Beyond the Ultimate - Highland Ultra - Day 2

Difficulty

Distance 42 km

Duration 14:40 h

Ascent 2,092 m

Descent 1,824 m

Stage Two is named after Kinloch Hourn, or "Loch Hell." This translation is often disputed, and we believe it's entirely unfounded given the ...

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Beyond the Ultimate - Highland Ultra - Day 3

Difficulty

Distance 29.9 km

Duration 11:00 h

Ascent 1,507 m

Descent 1,505 m

This final stage is named after Luinne Bheinn (known to some Gaelic pronunciation-challenged visitors as "Loony Bin"), a very rocky and rugged ...

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