Walk in the dramatic Cairngorm National Park, nestled within the Scottish Highlands! Enjoy scenic valley walks along the Lairig Ghru. Climb winter gullies up to the Cairn Gorm itself. Summit snow-capped mountains such as Ben Macdui, Cairn Toul and Bynack More. This trip has all this and more!
The Highlander hotel in Newtonmore is the ideal location with all this on the doorstep and only a short drive away from the renown Scottish ski centres of Aviemore and the popular Loch Morlich.
You will explore the countryside, home to countless species of wildlife including rare and endangered species such as: Capercaille, Pine Marten, Wildcat, Golden Eagle and Red Squirrel to name but a few. You will definitely see the Ptarmigan and mountain Hare in their winter coats and of course the reindeer. Book your spot on this winter adventure, get back to nature and explore this beautiful part of the world!
Enjoy meeting new friends and sharing experiences of walking in the great Scottish Highlands. The pace is set by the slowest team member and respect is given to varying levels of experience and capabilities in the group. This is our ethos. We start slow, wrap up well and learn our winter skills. Then the real fun begins.
If you have always wanted to experience the high mountains of Scotland but never felt experienced enough, then this week will give you an opportunity to visit the mountains with professional supervision.
We use qualified mountain leaders who will deliver skills training on winter hill walking, including the use of crampons and ice axes. Equally, a program of lower level less demanding walks will be on offer.
If you have experience walking in the Scottish Winter Mountains you will have the opportunity to suggest a walk to the leaders, or you may fancy trying some easy Winter Climbing, Snow Shoeing or spending a night in a Bothy.
7 nights' accommodation
Full Scottish breakfast
Three-course dinner
Packed lunches
6 days of qualified winter walking & climbing instructors
Activities; Snowshoeing and bothying
Single bed in sharing room included. Private single rooms available for an additional cost on a first come first serve basis.
Full Payment £575
Deposit £100 - Secures your place, giving you extra time to pay the remaining balance.
Single supplement £175 - Top up payment to secure a private room, availability limited.
members only on this trip! All prices above are per person.
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Climbing helmet - Provided
Ice axe hire - £10 payable to guide on arrival
crampon hire - £10 payable to guide on arrival
Snow shoe hire - £10 payable to the guide on arrival
Boot hire - To be hired by participants
Reserve yours in the products section in the checkout! Any queries' please contact organiser Clair Wilson.
We do have limited availability on single rooms, these have a supplement of £175 and will be allocated on a first come-first serve basis. This winter hill walking week requires a high level of organisation, harnessing significant resources and relying on participants to choose activities according to their capability and realistic ambition. For personal and group safety, Kit & equipment lists should be studied in advance to ensure participants have all items they need once engaged in activities. Finally timings are important and should be adhered to.
Please read the supporting information before committing to attend! This will ensure you have the required equipment and the trip is suitable for you.
You must agree to take out your own personal accident insurance to cover the trip. While there will be a qualified guide in attendance, there is always some element of unavoidable risk.