Guided Walks

Coastal Walks

The British coastline has drawn our people and tourists to the sea for generations. Some of the most beautiful walks these islands have to offer hug the coast, winding their way from bay to bay. We love our coast and would love to take you on a journey through nature and time. Be it a circular walk taking in one of the many sections of coast path available or accompanying you along one of the more complex and undulating sections during a longer trip, we will gladly join you. Please note that we do not offer coasteering or any water related activities.

Upcoming open sessions:

None at this time

Any pre-requisites?

Depending on the walk you may need to be a little fitter than the average couch-potato, aside from that you don't need to know anything.

What can you expect?

Stunning coastal views and a unique flora and fauna. A coast rich in history and tradition, folklore and tales. Winding coastal paths, secluded bays and hidden gems.

Our experienced, qualified, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide will meet you at your starting point. Often with coastal walks it is sensible to make them linear in fashion. If this is a sensible approach we will discuss appropriate logistics with you before the day. Usually this will involve leaving a car at the end and driving to the start, though occasionally involves public transport.

Throughout the day your guide is at your disposal and will facilitate any change of plan you'd like to make to the best of their ability. Given the varied nature of the British coast there is no such thing as a typical day out and where one day you may spot dolphins, seals or whales, on others you will be watching climbers on the many sea cliffs or fishermen heading out to sea.
Regardless of where your journey takes you, your guide will know some of the local history and stories, and will share their knowledge of the coast's stunning flora and fauna with you.

We have to stress that we do not offer water based activities and should you plan to spend some time in the water your instructor will simply take an extended break and confirm a later time to carry on the walk with you.

What do you need to bring?

Participants should be equipped for a normal day walk out with warm layers, a waterproof jacket and walking boots.
As sun exposure is greater near water we strongly recommend sun cream, sunglasses and a sun hat, even on overcast days.
Depending on where exactly you want your journey to take place you may need to bring your own lunch and drinks, though we always aim to incorporate a tea room or country pub in our day walks where possible. We will confirm this with you when booking and any food costs are settled directly by individuals with the premises.

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What do our difficulty values mean?
	Suitable for beginners with little or no previous knowledge and experience. For walking activities you should be able to walk at a slow to average pace continuously for 30 minutes.
	Suitable for intermediates with basic knowledge and previous experience. Walking participants should be able to walk at an average pace continuously for 1 hour. Climbing participants should be able to pass a belay test and/or demonstrate good bouldering practice.
	Suitable for those competent at and comfortable with the basics of the activity. Walking participants should be able to walk at an average pace and ascent rate continuously for 1 hour. For mountain activities, you should be a little sure-footed and not hugely afraid of heights, as activities may include short sections of exposure and steep ground. Climbing participants should be able to comfortably and competently top-rope grade 5 climbs or boulder the equivalent.
	Suitable for experienced participants with above average fitness and knowledge. Walking participants are expected to be able to walk at an average pace and rate of ascent continuously for 1 hour over broken terrain. For mountain activities you are expected to be sure-footed, have a moderate head for heights and be happy with longer stretches of moderate exposure. Climbing participants are expected to competently lead climb/belay and climb grade 5 indoors (or the equivalent boulder grade).
	Suitable for very experienced participants with high degrees of fitness and above average knowledge of the basics. Walking participants are expected to be able to walk to Naismith's rule (3-4km/hr + 1min/10m ascent) steadily for long periods of time over broken and complex terrain. For mountain activities you are expected to have a good sense of balance, be sure-footed and happy with long stretches of, at times severe, exposure. Participants are expected to show high levels of competence and self-sufficiency in their disciplines.

Our current private course price list:
For the prices listed here, we deliver a private booking just for you, on your chosen date and time. Where practical we will deliver the booking in your chosen location, though any areas outside of our usual operational areas may incur extra travel costs. We will let you know should this be the case. You will receive a full breakdown of costs with your quote.
Scrambling	£180 for the first 2 participants, £45 for each additional participant	A significant portion of the day is spent scrambling in complex, rocky and steep terrain.
Mountain Walk	£180 for the first 4 participants, £45 for each additional participant	Most of the day is spent walking in the mountains, though short sections of scrambling and steep terrain may be encountered.
Hill Walking	£170 for the first 4 participants, £25 for each additional participant	Days involving no possibility of scrambling and encountering rocky or steep terrain.
Lowland Walking	£160 for the first 6 participants, £20 for each additional participant
Beginner Navigation	£390 for the first 4 participants, £75 for each additional participant	2 days learning the fundamentals of navigating with map and compass.
Intermediate Navigation	£410 for the first 4 participants, £100 for each additional participant	2 days intermediate navigation, learning to navigate off path and across open countryside.
Advanced Navigation	£360 for the first 2 participants, £120 for each additional participant	2 day advanced navigation course learning to navigate in mountaineous terrain and remote countryside.