Scotland - rugged, wild and high. Scottish hillwalking has it in bags. If you've done some hillwalking in the lake District or Snowdonia but have yet to venture "across Hadrian's Wall ", then join us for a few days of Scottish hillwalking, to get you started on your own Munro collection.

We base ourselves in Killin, about one and a half hours north of Glasgow beside the beautiful Loch Tay. From here, we'll venture out in to the hills to sample the delights and challenges of all that the Scottish mountains and munros have to offer.

What are Munros ?

The highest mountains in Scotland are known as Munros, named after Sir Hugh T. Munro who in 1891 surveyed all the country's mountains above 3000 feet (914.4 metres) and produced his Tables which catalogued 236 peaks that he deemed to be individual mountains with 'sufficient separation' between each other. Over the years and with advances in surveying, there have been several revisions to Munro's original listing, the latest being in 1997. Currently, there are 284 Munros and a further 227 'Tops' (those peaks above 3000 feet which are part of a range or ridge but which are judged not to be a separate mountain or Munro).

Outline of the trip

 

Our itinerary will be determined by the weather and the abilities of the group, but we'll be looking to give you a feel for the vastness that is the Scottish highlands, from peaks such as Ben Lawers to the majesty of the Tarmachan ridge, enjoying the best of Scottish hillwalking.

After your time in the Scottish hills, the names will carry images and memories.

Activity Price

£135 guiding only arranging your own accommodation

From £240 per person including 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation, based on 2 people sharing

From £255 per single person including 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation

This includes all instruction and guiding by a qualified mountain leader and first aider. The trip operates on a maximum ratio of 6 clients to 1 instructor, to ensure appropriate focus for each individual.

How fit do you have to be?

You'll need to be doing some form of regular exercise to get the most out of your days, either hillwalking regularly, jogging or swimming.

Accommodation

There are plenty of accommodation options around the Killin area, depending on your preference. Find out more at the Visit the Highlands site where you can book online.

Bridge of Lochay Hotel - A hotel for "all seasons"

Fairview Guesthouse - A 3 star guesthouse located in the village.

 

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