Full-Day Private Guided Hike in the Scottish Highlands from Aviemore

Sightseeing  :  United Kingdom  :  Scotland-The Highlands And Skye  :  Inverness  :  Private Sightseeing Tours

Get into the more remote parts of the Highlands of Scotland and experience them personally in the company of a knowledgeable and experience guide. A guide can bring to life the scenery you hike through with his story-telling and conversation. Your guide has a lifelong interest in all aspects of the outdoors, which he uses to enhance the day out. There is something uniquely beautiful about the Scottish Highlands. Between the guides, we've all been to many ranges around the world and have seen some incredible peaks but when it comes to shear beauty, the Scottish mountains inevitably have the edge. We may not have the highest peaks in the world but what we do have is a fantastic variety of mountain-scapes. From the great bulk of the Cairngorms in the East to the Fortressed peaks of Torridon in the west, the Monoliths of Assynt in the North to the myriad of peaks in the south, the unique blend of wild rugged mountains, loch, sea, and the soft light of these high latitudes gives an unrivalled beauty. There is, without a doubt, a life-time of wonderful sites & adventure up here.

A Typical Day for guests who are also staying at our home base, Fraoch Lodge.
Breakfast orders are usually taken the night before to reduce waste and any delays in getting out. All the bread is home made along with many of the preserves. Over breakfast, Andy your guide will update you on any changes to the forecast overnight and hence to the plan for the day. There is of course the opportunity to discuss what on wear etc.

After breakfast there is time to get ready and make your packed lunch for the day. Homemade bread as well as a number of other fillings are available. There is also homemade cake, chocolate bar, fruit, dried fruit and peanuts are available. Any wet kit from the previous day will of course be dry having spent the night in our very efficient purpose built drying room.

We then head out in the bus for the relatively short journey to the start of the day's route. Dry boots are donned and we head off to immerse ourselves some of the most stunning scenery Scotland has to offer. Regular (short) breaks are taken to maintain energy levels. Of course there will be stops for photos and at points of interest. Hiking is usually anywhere from 4 to 8 hours in duration depending on your aspirations and whether you want to combine the hike with any other activities we can also offer eg a visit to Loch Ness or a visit to a castle or a pint in the pub.

We can also offer day hikes to guests who are staying elsewhere in the area. We do have a programme of hikes which you can join or we can tailor a hike to suit your abilities.

Once you’ve briefly had a chance to sort out your gear its Cake O’clock, a refreshing mug of tea and some of Rebecca’s delicious homemade cake in the lounge in front of a roaring fire. Lemon drizzle cake, lemon and pistachio cake, chocolate brownies - all to die for.

There is then plenty of time to have a shower and relax, maybe a glass of wine or a beer before the 2 course evening meal at 8pm. It’s all home prepared using as much home grown or local produce as possible.

The day is finished with teas and coffees or a herbal infusion made from our home grown herbs in front of the fire.