Guided Walks

Hill and Moorland Walks

The seemingly bleak moorlands of the UK with their rolling and identical looking hills can be a daunting endeavour, even for experienced walkers. These areas, away from the beaten track hide plenty of secrets with stories to tell about a country steeped in history and tradition. Whether you want to explore the remnants of our various historical conflicts or go plane wreck spotting, we will guide you and do our best to share what we know with you. However, any of our moorlands are beautiful places in their own right and will seldom disappoint.

Upcoming open sessions:

None at this time

Any pre-requisites?

You should be a keen walker, though no prior hill or mountain walking is required. Walks may take you off-path for extended periods of time which makes these walks that little harder than your everyday dog walk.

What can you expect?

Heather clad rolling hills and moors. Discover the unique flora and fauna of the British uplands. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in this mystical landscape steeped in history and folklore.

Your experienced, qualified, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide will meet you at the starting point. In some cases we will discuss logistics with you prior to the day, as it can be useful to strategically place cars in order to complete a linear walk as opposed to a big circle.
After some quick introductions your guide will take you on a journey which will soon venture off the beaten track. Here, away from the busy paths you will be able to reconnect with nature and your surroundings. Whether you want to hop from Tor to Tor in Dartmoor, discover some of the New Forest's military aviation history or go plane wreck spotting in the Dark Peaks, we can shape a day to your liking. In any case your guide for the day is truly yours and they will gladly accommodate any practical changes or requests as you go along.

What do you need to bring?

Participants should be equipped for a normal day walk out with warm layers, waterproofs and hiking boots.

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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.