Day walks are tailored to your objectives, aspirations and ability. These may include a specific Munro or two, a Corbett or an exploration of somewhere you'd like to visit.
There are also many lovely woodland walks of varying length around Aviemore, where I am based.
Just let me know what you'd like to explore, either by phone or the booking enquiry page and I'll happily discuss what you'd like to achieve.
Below are listed some ideas which offer a range of options and which hopefully allow you to consider the scope of what's possible. From Munros to moorland, each landscape has an enchantment of it's own.
Ben Nevis
The highest mountain, not just in Scotland but the UK. It must be said, there are many other Munros that offer a more peaceful, reflective day, but why not start with the highest? This is a strenuous, tough walk on a steep path. The summit area is very rough and stony. There may be a path all the way but this mountain should not be underestimated. Boots and full waterproofs (jacket & trousers) along with snacks and water, are essential.
Distance: 14km/8.7 miles Ascent: 1340m/4396ft Time: 6-9 hours
Rannoch Moor
This wonderful day walk gives fantastic views of Rannoch Moor, described so vividly in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped. There is also a monument here to Ian Fleming’s brother Peter, author of News from Tartary who died here while deer-stalking.
Distance: 10.13km/6.3 miles Ascent: 264m/869ft Time: 5-8 hours
Ben Macdui
This mountain is famous as the home of the legendary Old Grey Man Am Fear Liath Mòr and is the second highest mountain in the UK. The views from the summit can be stunning but what’s even better is the feeling of space that these Cairngorm plateau mountains instill. From the Ski Centre car park.
Distance: 14km/8.7 miles Ascent: 690m/2263ft Time: 5-8 hours
Balquidder and Rob Roy MacGregor
The old churchyard in Balquidder is where Rob Roy is buried, along with his wife and 2 sons. This small, picturesque village is close to (as the crow flies) where Rob lived over the course of his eventful (and surprisingly long) life.
This walk follows the forested valley of Kirkton Glen, an old Right of Way from one glen over to the next. There are some wonderful open views down to Loch Voil, where Rob Roy lived for a time. The walking is mostly on well-made forest tracks, with some boggy sections.
Distance: 9km / 5.5 miles. Ascent: 380m/1247ft. Time: 3-5 hours
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1 to 2 people > £180 per day
3 to 4 people > £240 per day
5 to 6 people > £300 per day
The maximum number for any day is 6 people.
