Highland Walking

Walking in Scotland is popular during both the winter and the summer months. Where better to start your walking than the famous mountains of the Cairngorms, just 25 minutes South East of Ardenbeg?

To the North and West are the Torridon Giants and Ben Wyvis and the Hills of Dalwhinnie and the Ben Alder estate lie to the South. There are plenty of Munros and hills to keep even the keenest walkers happy. Our group facilities mean that up to 24 people can enjoy the hills together.

Ardenbeg is located just 25 mins from the Cairngorm mountains, which is home to Ben Macdui, the UK's second highest mountain and also the Cairngorm Plateau with it's associated tops and Munros.

Lower level and less strenuous walking is to be found within the nearby glens of Strathspey, Livet and in the forests of Glenmore and Rothiemurchus.

Stunning scenery is found throughout the Highlands from the wilderness of the Cairngorms to the impressive mountains in Torridon to the calm of Glenlivet, all of which are easily accessible from Ardenbeg.

There are plenty of bothies and beautiful places to camp so that you can lengthen your walks too. We can provide transport too - dropping you off in the morning and picking you up again in the evening, or even the next day!

Walking Courses

Whether you are a novice or expert, there's always something new to learn or another perspective from which to view your skills. Instructors at Ardenbeg can provide that alternative angle and that something special. We offer a full range of packages suitable for the novice or expert alike. Using some of the best local instructors, all of the packages can be tailored to suit. Even if you don't use an instructor, our local knowledge can save hours of frustration or even that wasted journey!

A reasonable level of fitness is necessary to gain maximum enjoyment from these courses as walking on the mountains in Scotland can be hard work and many walking days last for 8 hours or more.

For more course information or to book, please contact us at Ardebeg.

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The Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) provides essential winter walking and climbing information. Find out more with this link.