Private Guided Mountain Walking Experience in the Cairngorms
The Cairngorm National Park is a little piece of Arctic plateau and contains many of the highest mountains in the Highlands. The area is full of fascinating geology and history and is home to many rare plant and animal species. Explore the Cairngorms with us and we'll safely guide you to its highest summits and secret corners. We'll select a route that will be challenging but achievable and is big on scenery and satisfaction!
This experience is suitable for novices, travellers or anyone looking for a special experience in the local area. No prior experience of mountain walking or hiking is necessary and you'll be kept safe and encouraged every step of the way.
Our guides hold the highest attainable qualifications in mountain leadership and are passionate about giving you the best possible experience. We are as excited guided complete beginners as we are guiding experienced hikers and we enjoy working with both the young and the young at heart. We look forward to exploring with you!
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Private Guided Mountain Walking Experience in the Cairngorms
Pickup included
What's included in Private Guided Mountain Walking Experience in the Cairngorms
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Immerse yourself in the wild scenery of the The Cairngorm National Park, safely guided by a qualified Mountain Leader. This mountain walking experience begins by meeting and getting to know your guide. The Cairngorms have high mountains, dramatic cliffs and secret corners. We'll advise on a route that suits your experience and group and will always give you several options. We'll need to make a short drive to our start point, but will soon be stepping away from the crowds and into the famous Highland wilderness. With luck we'll spot some of the rare creatures and plants that call this stark, beautiful landscape home. Look out for Eagles, Mountain hares, Ptarmigan and even Reindeer! Our mountain experience might take us into a deep glacial bowl to search for climbers amongst the cliffs, onto an airy ridge line, into a valley to spy a secret lake and hidden cave or onto a high and haunted mountain top. You choose! Wherever we go, your guide will have plenty to show you and there'll be lots of photo opportunities. Before we make our way back home, we'll make sure to get a team photo on the summit... and maybe share a traditional dram of whisky too!
Inclusions
- Map and compass
- Qualified Mountain Guide
- Emergency shelter
- At the summit of our mountain, you'll be invited to celebrate with a free taste of local Highland Whisky
- First aid kit
- You'll need to provide a lunch for the day
- Every participant will need outdoor shoes, warm clothing and waterproof layers.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pick up small groups for free or help arrange transport for larger groups.
Meeting / End Points
- You'll meet your Mountain Guide outside the Tiso Outdoor store, Unit 1, Retail park, Santa Claus Drive Aviemore, PH221AF. Meet time is 8:30am.
