Our shortest route and the one we recommend for anyone who has not walked at altitude before. Days end by two in the afternoon, which leaves time for the hot tub at Mount Edge and a swim in the river at Forres Park.
Three days, gently
3 nights · Easy to moderate · $760 per person
Bar height is that day's ascent
| Day | Where | Miles | Ascent | Hours | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Irish Town to Newcastle | 6.2 | 880 m | 4–5 | Newcastle barracks guest house |
| Day 2 | Newcastle to Content Gap | 6.8 | 420 m | 4 | Mount Edge |
| Day 3 | Content Gap down to Mavis Bank | 5.9 | 140 m | 3–4 | Forres Park |