Guided Outdoors Holidays across Scotland


Skye Mountain Fever - Jonah Jones

Skye Mountain Fever - Jonah Jones    

Jonah is a friendly, dynamic and professional mountain guide on the Isle of Skye and qualified mountain instructor. We specialize in scrambling, walking, mountaineering and climbing in the Cuillin mountains. We pride ourselves on the high quality of guiding, whether it be the Munros or tailormade days out on the Cuillin ridge. Browse the inspiring and information packed website and join us for some fantastic experiences in Jonah's company, who is dedicated to providing you with a safe and rewarding time in the Cuillin mountains.

GA Highland Walks

GA Highland Walks     

GA Highland Walks provides a top-quality, personalised guiding service to ensure that you get the most from your Scottish walking experience. I cover the entire spectrum from gentler, low-level outings to full mountain days and will tailor a flexible single- or multi-day itinerary to match your abilities, ambitions and interests. Whatever you choose, you will be in the hands of a skilled, friendly guide who loves to share his passion for, and extensive knowledge of, the Highland landscape.

Torridon Activities and Guiding

Torridon Activities and Guiding    

Torridon Activities guides offer a unique and personal guiding service.  With unique local knowledge of the Torridon area and extensive experience of guiding across the rest of Scotland our fully qualified Summer and Winter Mountain Leaders will guide you safely and professional on any hill.  We also offer packages and tailor made courses for those who are either looking for their first introduction to the hills or for those who are looking to take the next step in their adventures.

Hike Scotland

Hike Scotland    

Hike Scotland offer premier small group and customized hiking vacations. We show you the very best of Scotland, leading you on awe-inspiring journeys through the country's finest landscapes.

Hike Scotland presents three destinations reflecting the unique cultural, historical and geological diversity of our nation. Expore the Isle of Skye which boasts some of the most majestic scenery anywhere in the world; Hike from shimmering Loch Lomond, in the southern uplands, through the glorious Western Highlands, to the brooding and tragic Glencoe, the Glen of the Weeping; or Walk through the rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders, rich in folklore and history and beloved of Sir Walter Scott.

Splash White Water Rafting

Splash White Water Rafting    

Multi-Activity holidays and breaks including walking in Perthshire and surrounding regions hills and glens. Overseas unique trekking holidays in Spain, Morocco and Mongolia.

Richard

Richard 'Paddy' McGuire    

Richard 'Paddy' McGuire was brought up on Skye and has been guiding since 1995. He holds Summer and Winter Mountain Leader certificates, is First Aid qualified and has been a member of the local Mountain Rescue team since 1991. Courses and private guiding cover the Skye Munros, Cuillin scrambling, introductory rock climbing instruction, winter skills training, winter mountaineering, navigation and various other outdoor activities. Although specialising in the Cuillin of Skye guiding is also available throughout Scotland or further afield if required.

Skye Guides

Skye Guides    

The Black Cuillin of Skye is a complete mountain range compacted into a remarkably small area on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Jagged rocky ridges drop straight to the beautiful Hebridean Sea to create the only alpine environment in Britain. There is strong tradition of Cuillin guiding dating back to the early 1800s. 

Skye Guides provide professional mountain guiding and climbing instruction in the Cuillin. We specialise in private guiding and cater for all levels of ability and experience. Guides are available all year round for individual days or dedicated courses. Established in 1995, we have a reputation for providing safe and inspiring outings for our clients.

Great Glen Way Walk - Fingal Cruising

Great Glen Way Walk - Fingal Cruising    

Walk the Great Glen Way whilst staying aboard our large and comfortable barge as it makes its way through the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. Cross from coast to coast following the 76 mile route through spectacular scenery. This 7 day holiday offers excellent value and includes all freshly prepared food, accommodation in twin ensuite cabins and a qualified guide to show you the way. Accommodation onboard the Fingal of Caledonia means no packing and unpacking each day as your holiday barge moves with you. The perfect place to relax after a day's enjoyable walking.

In addition to our popular Great Glen Way week, we offer endless opportunities for walking, mountain biking, canoeing, sailing or windsurfing whilst cruising the Glen.

Wilderness Scotland

Wilderness Scotland    

Wilderness Scotland is the leading walking and adventure travel company in Scotland. Since 2001, we have been providing an inspiring range of adventure holidays, journeys and wilderness experiences in the most remote parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Our high quality adventures and professional approach has led us to be recognised by the National Geographic as Europe's No. 1 Adventure Travel Company and we are the only activity provider to hold VisitScotland's 5-star accreditation. We offer an extensive range of guided, self-guided and tailor-made walking itineraries that you will find nowhere else. Enjoy walking in the mountainous wilderness of Knoydart and the ancient landscape of Assynt, or classic long distance trails such as The Great Glen and West Highland Way. We aim to provide you with an incredible experience of Scotland, with the best guides and unrivalled scenery.

Absolute Escapes

Absolute Escapes    

We are specialists in tailor-made independent walking holidays in Scotland. We offer self-guided walking packages on some of the finest and most spectacular long distance walks in the world as well as centre based walking holidays in the majestic Highlands and Islands. We have carefully selected our holidays to follow the best walking routes and we can tailor your holiday to suit your specific individual needs. Our holidays are ideal for anyone seeking to combine a walking trip with spectacular scenery and allow you to explore our beautiful countryside at your own pace. Our long distance walking packages include the West Highland Way, Great Glen Way, Rob Roy Way, Speyside Way, Kintyre Way, St Cuthbert's Way and Arran Coastal Way. We also offer centre-based packages in the Cairngorms, Wester Ross, Isle of Skye and the Orkney Isles.

Mountain Innovations

Mountain Innovations    

On a Mountain Innovations trip you get a distinctive brand of hiking adventure. You join the guide and his family in their home. You get fantastic mountain days and panoramic views of one of the world’s most beautiful places and more.

We firmly believe ‘the day’ doesn’t finish with the walk or coaching. It's also about returning after a brilliant day out to “Cake-O’Clock” - a welcoming mug of tea, freshly baked cakes and a roaring fire. Andy (your guide) and Rebecca provide throughout your trip and are on hand to share their enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors. You soon feel at home, and relax into your holiday.

 

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