Mountain & Sea Guides
Sea Kayaking and Mountaineering in NW Scotland
Tel: +44 1520 744 394
Latest News
- NEW multi activity week for families, friends and groups.
- Arctic Lofoten and Canada 2013 dates available.
- Big discounts on Winter Mountain bookings through 'till end March if booked by 15th Oct
Sea Kayaking journeys in Scotland, Canada, Croatia, Arctic Norway.Spectacular Mountaineering Days in Scotland: Skye, Torridon, Ben Nevis.Do something unique with your free time.
Get fit, get paddling or climbing, join one of our groups and make the most of your outdoor experiences.
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain
Summer Mountaineering
5 Scottish summer mountain experiences for all levels. Full board & course only.
Winter Mountaineering
6 exhilarating Scottish winter mountain experiences for all levels. Full board & course only.
Sea Kayaking
12 sea kayaking experiences for all levels. Full board & course only + Multi activity group week
Hourly/Day Activities
Try rock climbing, mountain sports or sea kayaking. 2 hour, half or full day tasters available.
Contact Us
Tel: 01520 744 394
Mountain and Sea Guides
2 Craite Barn
Strathcarron
Applecross
Wester Ross
IV54 8LN
Testimonials
"What a week! We are all absolutely shattered but exhilarated! I never knew my body had such adrenalin. Kayaking, rock climbing, lunching with the seals - what better way to spend you holiday. Fabulous instruction from Mike, great group, lovely food & accommodation. Thanks for a great holiday - will definitely be back & will recommend this to all my chums."
"A spectacular trip through an inhospitable, Arctic landscape. We encountered a full range of mountain weather from blizzard conditions and total whiteout to brilliant sunshine and fantastic views. I didn't expect to be coming back from the hills with a suntan! The hospitality and friendliness shown to me by everyone has made this trip truly memorable."
About Us
We are based in Applecross running all year round adventure activity.
Our summer season is a variety of sea kayaking trips, aimed at beginner and intermediate levels, and summer walking and mountaineering. In the winter our attention turns firmly towards winter mountain walking, climbing and safety skills training allowing a year of seasonally adventurous activities from half day trips to full multi day expeditions.
Sea Kayak Sales
End of season & new kayaks.
Save up to £250
NO used kayaks available at present. Watch this space!
Mountain Equipment Gear & Clothing
Why Choose an Adventure Holiday with us?
- Our Instructors & guides live here! You'll really get to know the place and have a safe rewarding time with staff who are committed to living & working in our Highland community. Our guides will impart local, cultural information, have knowledge of local weather and wildlife as well as being a good technical instructor.
- Our package prices not only offer you real value with quality food & accommodation but we also offer two price options for most trips - Full Board or Course Only - allowing budgeting options for everyone.
- Delicious, fresh and homemade cooking on expeditions with our own secret cake recipes
- Collect & drop off at Strathcarron rail station and Inverness airport at a small charge for those of you who don't wish to drive to get here.
- We are surrounded by award winning quality in Applecross - The Inn, Campsite, The Potting Shed Café & Restaurant and friendly, local high quality B&B's. They all contribute to our adventure courses adding a priceless quality and local Highland experience to your trip.
- With a kayaking environment in the most sheltered part of the Highlands & Islands we are able to paddle on more weather days than any other location in Scotland.
- Our guides and instructors all care about the environment in which they work and therefore we take a positive approach to sustainable tourism and work with the local environment - protecting it and reducing human impact through our 'leave no trace' policy.
- The enclosed nature of the Inner Sound offers protection from Atlantic swells and has tremendous variety of islands & wildlife.
- And finally . . . the mountains . . . young volcanic Alpine peaks of Skye to our west and ancient Torridon sandstone mountains surrounding Applecross.
- Nowhere in Scotland has greater diversity & skylines as spectacular as the Cuillin Ridge or the Torridon Giants and because we live here full time, all year round, we know them best.
Whatever adventure package you choose you can be assured of a safe and rewarding experience with guides who live & work full time in the NW Highlands.