Walking holidays in Scotland: Guided and Self Guided in the Highlands

What makes us unique - what our guests think

“Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable week. I was delighted to make the acquaintance of all those new mountains and to have the benefit of Andy's many insights as well as the excellent hospitality of you both.”

David Webster
"Thanks so very much for your warm hospitality, Andy's expert guidance, and Rebecca's delicious meals. This trip has been more than I imagined - Andy's knowledge of the region, geology, flora, fauna, biology has been an education and Rebecca's cuisine inspiring."

Daren Callahan
“Your combination of Andy's outstanding mountain guiding skills and Rebecca's superb cooking is just fantastic! I am already looking forward to my next visit in May”

Steve Fulton

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Our popular New Year Winter Walking holiday is now available to book!

Join us on an exciting mountain hiking holiday over the festive period (arrivals on 27th December, departures on the 2nd January.)

Learn the necessary winter skills before heading up to snowy summits for some stunning winter views in the safe company of our expert, local guide Andy Bateman. Then join us for the Grantown
Hogmanay Celebrations!

🪓 Learn ice axe and crampon skills for safe mountain travel
🌄Catch the setting sun on Cairngorm's Summit (Munro)
⛰️Climb Ben Macdui (UK's second highest peak and a Munro)
🥾Explore the beautiful Cairngorms National Park under your own steam (rest day)
🏔️Climb to the dramatic wintry summit of Sgor Gaoith (Munro)
🌲Pass beautiful native Caledonian pines on the way to Bynack Mor (Munro)
🎇Join Grantown Hogmannay Ceileidh Celebrations.

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