9 days in United Kingdom Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United Kingdom holiday planner
Start: Harpenden
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Penrith
— 2 nights
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Balmaha
— 1 night
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Isle of Skye
— 3 nights
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Pitlochry
— 1 night
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Hexham
— 1 night
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End: Harpenden
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Penrith — 2 nights
To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Penrith online driving holiday planner.
Harpenden to Penrith is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Harpenden in July: highs in Penrith hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Balmaha.
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Harpenden to Penrith is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Harpenden in July: highs in Penrith hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Balmaha.
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Balmaha — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the galleries of Oak Tree Gallery and then admire the landmark architecture of Luss Parish Church.
To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Balmaha road trip website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Penrith to Balmaha. Traveling from Penrith in July, expect little chillier with lows of 12°C in Balmaha. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Mon) before leaving for Isle of Skye.
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To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Balmaha road trip website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Penrith to Balmaha. Traveling from Penrith in July, expect little chillier with lows of 12°C in Balmaha. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Mon) before leaving for Isle of Skye.
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Isle of Skye — 3 nights

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): explore the galleries of Gallery An Talla Dearg. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Plockton Harbour, surround yourself with nature on Calum's Seal Trips, step into the grandiose world of Eilean Donan Castle, then take in nature's colorful creations at Attadale Gardens, and finally explore the activities along Loch Coruisk.
To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Isle of Skye attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Balmaha to Isle of Skye takes 4.5 hours. When traveling from Balmaha in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Isle of Skye: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 12°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Pitlochry.
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To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Isle of Skye attractions planner.
Traveling by car from Balmaha to Isle of Skye takes 4.5 hours. When traveling from Balmaha in July, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Isle of Skye: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 12°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Pitlochry.
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Pitlochry — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): stop by Pitlochry Station Bookshop and then appreciate the history behind Pitlochry War Memorial and Garden.
For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Pitlochry trip itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Isle of Skye to Pitlochry in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Hexham.
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For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Pitlochry trip itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Isle of Skye to Pitlochry in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Hexham.
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Hexham — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): admire the sheer force of Hareshaw Linn.
For ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Hexham itinerary planner.
You can drive from Pitlochry to Hexham in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 15th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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For ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Hexham itinerary planner.
You can drive from Pitlochry to Hexham in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 15th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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