Guided Walking Holidays in Scotland
With nearly 300 peaks over 3000ft and a wealth of low level routes, the Scottish Highlands offer a lifetime of walking and adventure. Being one of Europe’s least populated areas, they possess the rare qualities of wilderness and solitude. The sense of space and the soft light combined with the wild and rugged scenery make the Highlands a must visit destination. The forever changing weather only adds to the landscape’s mystique and appeal. The beauty of the Highlands of Scotland is unique and unrivalled.
In response to your feedback, we are offering you an early booking discount of 5% on any of our courses/holidays departing after 24th October 2009. The booking must be made a minimum of 3 months prior to departure in order to qualify for this discount. The early booking discount applies to walking holidays running between 1st April and 30th November.
Highland Easter
Grade 2
2nd April 2010 - 5th April 2010
£453.00 per person
Make the most of this year's Easter weather and extend your hill walking season. This holiday sees us taking in peaks in very varied mountain-scapes throughout the Cairngorms National Park. We take you to the Park extremities in all directions for a complete adventure.
Spring Munros
Grade 3
25th April 2010 - 29th April 2010
£565.00 per person
Long days, new life, warm sun - an opportune time for mountain walking. Stretch those legs, blow away the winter cobwebs and ascend through bonny mountain scenery to some of Scotland’s highest summits.
Cairngorm 4000ers
Grade 4
1st May 2010 - 3rd May 2010
£392.00 per person
There are nine 4000ft peaks in Britain. 5 of these mighty mountains are in the ‘Gorms: Cairngorm (day1), Ben MacDui (day 2), Carn Toul, Braeriach and Sgor an Lochain Uaine (day 3).
Wild Knoydart
Grade 2, Grade 3
9th May 2010 - 14th May 2010
£804.00 per person
The remote and rugged Knoydart peninsular is a very special place. For many, it epitomises west highland beauty; mountain after mountain plunging to deep dark serpentine lochs. Accessible only by boat (our mode) or long walk-ins, its one of the most isolated parts of mainland Britain. Its reputation is thoroughly deserved.
Lairig Ghru Challenge Weekend
Grade 2, Grade 3
29th May 2010 - 30th May 2010
£259.00 per person
Walk Britain’s most spectacular mountain pass. The 18 mile route of past drovers, thieves and soldiers cuts right through the heart of the high Cairngorm splendour. From the high point its sides rise sheer for another 1500 ft to 4 of the 5 highest peaks in Britain - awesome scenery and a worthy challenge.
Highland Extravaganza
Grade 2
31st May 2010 - 4th June 2010
£565.00 per person
From Loch Ness in the north to Atholl in the south; the Cairngorms in the east to Lochaber in the west, this holiday samples the Highlands’ very varied mountain-scapes and is an ideal introduction to mountain walking in Scotland.
Classic Torridon
Grade 3
6th June 2010 - 11th June 2010
£754.00 per person
Torridon’s reputation is wholly justified. A landscape of towering buttresses and a primeval feel. For many this magnificent area provides the finest mountain days anywhere. I need say little more, other than this holiday requires a good head for heights.
Midsummer Cairngorm Backpacking
Grade 3
27th June 2010 - 29th June 2010
£372.00 per person
If you’re looking to totally immerse yourself in the mountains, then there’s no better way than backpacking. If you want the perfect place to do it, then look no further than the Cairngorms. We avoid the repeated long ups and downs of other ranges. Once the gently undulating ‘plateau’ edge is gained, we’re left to relax & enjoy - an ideal introduction to backpacking.
High Cairngorms Ridge Walking
Grade 3
26th July 2010 - 30th July 2010
£565.00 per person
We trace the natural lines of the Cairngorm Massif: high plateau edge, mountain ridge, skyline traverse. We follow them all, starting and finishing at different locations.
Glens, Forests & Lochs
Grade 1
2nd August 2010 - 6th August 2010
£565.00 per person
Immerse yourself in some of the finest habitats and views. This is walking through wild lands where little appears to have changed since the forests chased back the glaciers.
Complete Cairngorms
Grade 2
8th August 2010 - 13th August 2010
£678.00 per person
Explore Britain’s most natural landscape: the Great Forest of Caledon with its noble pines, the mighty Cairngorms with their tundra flora, the expansive heather moors. The habitats are rich - you experience the full variety of this unique mountain area.
Highland Munros
Grade 2, Grade 3
23rd August 2010 - 29th August 2010
£678.00 per person
This is a great introduction to the challenges of Scotland’s high mountains. We head north, south, east and west into the big mountain groups. Coires and ridges abound giving you unending interest amongst some of the Highlands' finest mountain scenery.
Superlative Skye
5th September 2010 - 10th September 2010
£737.00 per person
Besides the Black Cuillin’s scary ridges, the Isle of Skye offers the hill-walker some tremendous days out. This holiday focuses on the stunning Trotternish Ridge with its bizarre landscapes and the dramatic Red Cuillin. Both these areas offer the mountain walker some challenging walking with views than can rival any across Scotland.
The Guiding & Instruction
This is delivered by Andy or equally highly qualified Guides & mountaineers (WML, MIC, BMG) each with many years of mountaineering experience, many of them being leading activists. They all live locally and have both intimate and a comprehensive knowledge of the Scottish mountains. Their experience is complemented by numerous mountaineering expeditions to various ranges around the world. They are the very best in the business.
Our Groups
We limit out walking holidays to 8 (+ guide) to optimise the superb experience. On courses the ratio varies - refer to particular course. Singles, couples and small groups of friends of all ages and walks of life come on our holidys enjoying the relaxed and informatl atmosphere. Many guests return yearly, some within the same season!
What's included?
All holidays and course include guiding or instruction, full board and acommodation, transport between your accommodation (usually Fraoch Lodge) and the hills and transfers between Aviemore rail station and Inverness airport, if required.
Food & Accommodation
Rebecca's meals have been described as 'blue-ribbonned events'. Bread is baked daily and all dishes are home-prepared using as many organic & home-grown ingredients as possible. There are a variety of options for breakfast. Packed lunches are imaginative but practical. There's home made cakes on our return and the evening meal consist of 2 courses, with the option for seconds of course, followed by tea of coffee. Special diets are also catered for.
Our Highland base is Fraoch Lodge, (or for our holidays further afied an equally well appointed hoiday cottage). The Lodge provides a very comfortable dining room with wood brutning stove & a separate lounge with open fire. Single guests generally share a twin room with a member of the same sex. If you would prefer a single room, please enquire for availability.
Added Extras
Massages - Mountain Innovations are now offering the opportunity for you to take a relaxing massage part way through your course or holiday (Wednesday) with a qualified masseuse. Each 1/2 hour session will cost £25. Massages must be booked in advance and are dependent on availability.
Badger or Pine Marten Watch - Boat of Garten is in proud possession of a Badger hide. Visits to the hide are managed and monitored by Allan Bantick (www.allanbantick.net). A small charge of £5 is made for each visitor to help with the maintenance of the hide.
There is also the opportunity (dependent on numbers) to visit the Rothiemurchus Pine Marten hide. The charge for this is £15 per person.
Featured Trip
Introduction to Winter Skills - You’ll gain a clear understanding of the principles and quickly attain the skills. You’ll be able to choose the most appropriate technique for the terrain and conditions. With adequate time given over to practise, you’ll finish the course proficient in both the technical winter skills and those essential winter navigation techniques.
Holidays & Courses
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Green Travel Discount
Exclusive offer - In direct response to growing Climate Change, those who travel up to us by train or bus to Aviemore a £15 discount on the price of their holiday or course.
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