We are rescheduling our adventure to Ireland and Scotland for May 2022! First time visit. We are a senior couple from the SF Bay Area. We enjoy exploring the Natural Beauty, isolated wilderness, off the beaten track, wildlife, moderate Hiking, historic towns, Architecture, Meeting locals, and getting immersed in the culture. Plan to self drive. Flexible on length. Currently at 34 days.
While planning our 2020 trip, discovered what a beautiful country Scotland is and discovered other areas to visit! Planning to fly in to Dublin spend ~ 12 nights in Ireland and then fly from Glasgow to Edinburgh where we will pick up another car rental. Last time, I regretted not including Ullapool, isles of Lewis and Harris, and part of the NC 500. But I did include Torridon, Oban, and Mull/Iona which may not make the cut! I’m really torn about missing Torridon! Would greatly appreciate any feedback on the proposed itinerary below.
location/# nights: drive/ferry time to next destination
Dublin 3: 3 hrs
Kinsale 3: 2.5 hrs
Dingle 3: 3 hrs
Galway 3: fly to Edinburgh
Edinburgh 2: 1.5 hr
St. Andrews 3: 2.5hr
Aviemore 2: 3 hrs
Kinlochbervie/Durness 2: 90 min
Ullapool 2: Ferry to Lewis & Harris: 3 hr
Lewis & Harris 3: Ferry to Skye: 2.5 hr
Skye 3: 2 hr
Glenmoriston 1: 2.5 hr
GlenCoe (Ft. William) 1: 2.5 hr
Glasgow 3: fly to SF