Private Guided Walks: Scotland
Private guided walks allow you to tailor your day to your liking, pace etc. It’s just you/your group and me. Walking with an experienced guide means that you can enjoy your day without worrying about logistics, navigation or safety. Plus you have your own photographer!
Choose from a selection of classic Scottish mountains, an arete / ridge walk or a more challenging multi-Munro day. Each route has a fitness & terrain rating that indicates how difficult the route is. If you can’t see any routes that interested you, get in touch to discuss something bespoke.
Private Guiding Costs
1 person: £260
2 people: £280 (£140 each)
3 people: £300 (£100 each)
4 people: £320 (£80 each)
5 people: £340 (£68 each)
6 people: £360 (£60 each)
Contact me for groups larger than 6. Half days are 50% of day rates.
Scottish Munro Summits
If you’d like to summit a Scottish mountain, here are a few classic Munros to choose from around Fort William and Glencoe.
If you have any questions, get in touch.
Buachaille Etive Mòr
14km + 1245m
2 Munros
The most photographed Scottish mountain, the “Great Herdsman of Etive“ in Glencoe. The views are even better from the summit.
Three Sisters: Glencoe
12km + 1460m
2 Munros
The Three Sisters of Glen Coe is more then just a famous car park vista, it’s one of the finest mountain walks in Scotland.
Ridge & Arête Traverses
If you’d like to take the adventure up a notch, then Scotland has some exhilarating ridge & arête walks. These routes require a good level of fitness and a head for heights.
If you have any questions, get in touch.
Ben Nevis via the CMD Arête
15km + 1505m
2 Munros
Undoubtably the finest route up Ben Nevis. The narrow, horseshoe arete joins Càrn Mòr Dearg to the west of Ben Nevis.
Stob Ban & The Devils Ridge
15km + 1595m
3 Munros
Less famous, but the locals choice. You might not see anybody all day. A classic route taking in Stob Ban & the Devils Ridge arete.
Multi Munro Traverses
These are big walking days with at least four Munro summits. They generally have a mix of classic mountain walking, ridges & arêtes. All of these routes are long days so you’ll need a high level of fitness.
If you have any questions, get in touch.
Lochaber 4000’s
17km + 1450m
4 Munros
A memorable day's walk, bagging four of Scotland’s highest Munros via Watershed & CMD aretes onto the summit of Ben Nevis.
18km + 1820m
4 Munros
Ring of Steall
A classic Scottish mountain traverse that includes a wire rope bridge, 4 Munros & ridge walking including the Devils Ridge arete.
Easy Munro Summits
Not everyone has the fitness nor inclination for full day’s walking up steep mountain paths. Luckily, there are a few options to “Bag a Scottish Munro“ with minimal effort by using a chairlift or gondola. Some may call that cheating, I call it a smart way to have an amazing mountain experience!
These routes are shorter, more leisurely days that can include a visit to a cafe or restaurant. These are half day hikes, but can be extended to full day.
If you have any questions, get in touch.
Aonach Mòr via Nevis gondola
Distance: 6.0km | Ascent: 565m
The all weather gondola at Nevis Range takes you to the Snowgoose Café at 650m. You can visit the café before or after your walk. There’s also the option of the Pinemarten Cafe at the base station.
The route starts and end at the Nevis Range ski centre. There’s ample parking (£5 per day), a bus (Shiel Bus No. 41) and lots of taxi companies in Fort William.
This route can be extended to a full day to also summit Aonach Beag. The distance increases to 9.5km and the ascent to 845m. The terrain is mainly path with one short steep rocky section.
Gondola tickets, including mine, are an additional cost.
Meall a' Bhùiridh via Glencoe chair lift
Distance: 4.5km | Ascent: 430m
The Access chairlift at Glencoe Mountain takes you to 678m, leaving a short 430m ascent to the summit. At the bottom, you can visit the White Corries cafe. Alternatively, you can visit the up-market Kingshouse Hotel which is only 1.5 miles away.
This route can be extended to a full day to also summit Creise. The distance increases to 8.5km and the ascent to 785m. The terrain gets a little more advanced with a short ridge walk connecting the two.
Chairlift passes, including mine, are an additional cost.
Multi-Day Packages
If you’re interested in a bespoke, multi-day package, contact me to discuss options. I frequently work in the Fort William & Glencoe area, but also in other areas of Scotland such as the Cairngorms, Kintail, Loch Lomond, Torridon, Skye etc.
Booking Form
Fill in the booking form and I’ll get back to as soon as possible. Please provide information about your mountain experience so we can plan a successful day. This is particularly important for long multi-summit days or any routes with ridges or aretes.
Let me know if you’re looking for something specific i.e. photography or to see sunset/sunrise. I can also arrange taxis from/to your accommodation.
Summit Ben Nevis is a trading name of Summit Skills.
Booking Terms
Please read through the following information to make sure that all members of your group have, or will have, the appropriate clothing, equipment, fitness & experience for your selected route:
Appropriate clothing & equipment for mountain walking in Scotland.
Appropriate fitness & experience level for your chosen route.
Adequate food & drink for your chosen route.
If visiting from abroad, personal injury / cancellation insurance will be required.
Booking terms & conditions.