Winter walking in Scotland
| country: | Scotland |
| location: | Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands |
| trip type: | Strenuous walking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 19 Mar |
| price: | From £349 - £449 (4-5 days) excluding flights, starting/finishing in Edinburgh. |
the amazing things you'll be doing
With three fantastic mountain areas to choose from, our winter walking holidays offer the outdoor enthusiast the perfect break. Whether you are new to winter walking, or an old hand who enjoys taking advantage of an experienced guide's local knowledge, these breaks will give you a taste of Scottish winter walking at its best.
With all three trips, the first morning on the hill will be spent teaching ice axe and crampon use before continuing up a mountain. Accommodation varies from 4-star small hotels to Highland Lodges to snow-holes & private bunkhouses, depending on the trip. Ice axe and crampon hire available.
Scotland’s Arctic – Winter in the Cairngorms, £399 (4 days) - 2008: 31 Jan, 14 Feb
The high plateau of the Cairngorms is an almost arctic environment and this is especially so when in the grip of winter. Snow hares and winter ptarmigan are dressed in white - winter hill-goers tend to be a bit more colourful though! Based at a charming 4-star small hotel located in a sleepy Highland village, we enjoy three days exploring the winter mountains, while learning the basic skills required to travel safely in the mountains in winter, under the supervision of our highly experienced and qualified guide.
Torridon, £349 (4 days) - 2008: 17 Jan, 7 Feb
Experience the spectacular wild mountains of Torridon in winter and journey across the tops in the company of experienced winter mountaineering guides, developing your winter skills. Relax in a charming private bunkhouse by the shores of Loch Torridon with superb meals throughout.
Kintail and Skye, £449 (5 days) - 2008: 20 Feb, 19 Mar
Kintail is one of Scotland's finest areas for winter walking. Build on your essential winter skills before tackling the Cuillin mountains of Skye. Winter walking experience essential - please contact us for more details.
With all three trips, the first morning on the hill will be spent teaching ice axe and crampon use before continuing up a mountain. Accommodation varies from 4-star small hotels to Highland Lodges to snow-holes & private bunkhouses, depending on the trip. Ice axe and crampon hire available.
Scotland’s Arctic – Winter in the Cairngorms, £399 (4 days) - 2008: 31 Jan, 14 Feb
The high plateau of the Cairngorms is an almost arctic environment and this is especially so when in the grip of winter. Snow hares and winter ptarmigan are dressed in white - winter hill-goers tend to be a bit more colourful though! Based at a charming 4-star small hotel located in a sleepy Highland village, we enjoy three days exploring the winter mountains, while learning the basic skills required to travel safely in the mountains in winter, under the supervision of our highly experienced and qualified guide.
Torridon, £349 (4 days) - 2008: 17 Jan, 7 Feb
Experience the spectacular wild mountains of Torridon in winter and journey across the tops in the company of experienced winter mountaineering guides, developing your winter skills. Relax in a charming private bunkhouse by the shores of Loch Torridon with superb meals throughout.
Kintail and Skye, £449 (5 days) - 2008: 20 Feb, 19 Mar
Kintail is one of Scotland's finest areas for winter walking. Build on your essential winter skills before tackling the Cuillin mountains of Skye. Winter walking experience essential - please contact us for more details.
Highly Commendedhow this holiday makes a difference
Despite its beauty, the Highlands and Islands is one of the least affluent regions of Scotland. By bringing the benefits of tourism to this area and using local services and produce, we help to support local businesses, create employment and contribute to the overall sustainable development of the region. In particular, our trips to Knoydart bring valuable income to a remote and isolated community of just 60 people, helping it to grow and become more sustainable.
The region of Kintail relies on tourism to support its scattering of small communities. With the number of visitors tailing off drastically between November and April, many small businesses are forced to close over the winter. Our winter trips help to bring business to these areas during such quiet spells and help make tourism a more viable year-round option for otherwise struggling local businesses. All of our Scotland-based trips start at railway stations to encourage travel by rail to Scotland.
The region of Kintail relies on tourism to support its scattering of small communities. With the number of visitors tailing off drastically between November and April, many small businesses are forced to close over the winter. Our winter trips help to bring business to these areas during such quiet spells and help make tourism a more viable year-round option for otherwise struggling local businesses. All of our Scotland-based trips start at railway stations to encourage travel by rail to Scotland.