Year-round guided hill walking, mountain skills courses, and guided hiking experiences for individuals and small groups in the Highlands of Scotland

Based in Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park, I am ideally-placed to offer you a range of fantastic adventures, from the Cairngorms to Ben Nevis and beyond.

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Award-winning experiences!

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Well, that's a bit embarrasing, albeit very flattering - it seems I am now able to offer "award-winning" guided hill walking and mountain skills courses ... see pages 22-23.

I am absolutely delighted to have been nominated in the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2023.

10% discount to returning clients

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Have you booked with me before? A 10% discount is given to all returning clients as a mark of my appreciation and in recognition of the mutual benefits that working with returning clients brings.

Do you fancy another day or two in Scotland's fantastic mountains?

Year-round guided hill walking, mountain skills courses, and guided hiking experiences for individuals and small groups in the Highlands of Scotland

Winter Skills

Winter Hill Walking

Summer Hill Walking

Hill Skills

Hiking Experiences

Latest News

Award-winning experiences!

10% discount to returning clients