Guided Walks

Scrambling Days

Experience the thrill and sense of adventure of a true mountain journey. Step into the footsteps of alpinists with our scrambling day, getting as close to "real" climbing as possible without the need for ropes or technical equipment. Discover a new world of fun and achievement away from walking routes and reconnect with nature through your hands as well as your feet. Whether you want to learn about scrambling or tackle a classic mountain route, we can help you feel on top of the world and actually "climb" the mountain.

Upcoming open sessions:

None at this time

Any pre-requisites?

You should be a fit walker with recent experience of walking in the mountains. Ideally you will have some experience of steep and complex terrain or basic scrambles, but this is not strictly necessary. You will experience exposure and should have a moderate head for heights (looking down from a high bridge should not scare you) and be happy with exposure (i.e. steep drops very close by).
This is a physically demanding and active day, so please discuss with us beforehand if you have any doubts whether this is the right activity for you.

What will you learn?

Route finding when scrambling
Keeping yourself and others safe
Spotting dangers and problems up ahead
When to "turn back"
How to move safely and efficiently
How to cope with exposure

What can you expect?

A sense of adventure and achievement. The thrill of scrambling and exposure. A stunning mountain environment with breath-taking views.

Your experienced, qualified, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide will meet you at the starting point.
After some quick introductions to find out your aspirations and experience, you will start your gradual ascent into the mountains. Along the way your guide will introduce you to the art of route finding while scrambling and provide you with vital safety advice.
You will complete a scrambling journey during the day, though if this is your first time scrambling the emphasis will be on making sure you take away new skills and knowledge for future adventures. If you have scrambled before your guide will happily take you on one of the classic multi-peak scrambles this country has to offer. In any case your day will consist of moving using your hands and feet, feeling and experiencing exposure, a sense of mountain adventure and many opportunities for great "action shots".
Your guide will ensure the pace of the day is leisurely, while also ensuring you stay on track and get off the mountains in time for dinner. They are also responsible for your safety and depending on the group may decide to alter the route at short notice, please understand that they do so for your safety and enjoyment.

What do you need to bring?

Participants should be equipped for a day out in the mountains with warm layers, waterproofs and hiking boots.
The group will be self-sufficient during the day, so please plan for this. In any case the weather in the mountains can change its mind very quickly, so along with a full set of waterproofing we strongly recommend basic sun protection and basic hat and gloves.

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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.