Mountain & Sea Guides

HALF DAY ROCK CLIMBING & ABSEILING

Max ratio per instructor 1:6 
Local Applecross crags. Starting at a small crag and moving onto an abseil venue nearby with an opportunity to try some harder climbing too. Suitable for beginners and those with some climbing experience. Starts 9am or 2pm, meets at our base, near to the pub, on Applecross Bay. 

£ p/per:       

£75 ~ min group size 2. 

FULL DAY MOUNTAIN ASCENT ~ WALKING

Max ratio 1:6.
Ascents of  our local Torridon mountains, or other peaks in the Bein Damh Forest, Kintail, Glen Carron or Isle of Skye Cuillin summits. Suitable for beginners or groups with some hill experience. Very good fitness required for full days on the mountains. For Cairngorms national park or Ben Nevis area additional travel charges will apply. Meets 9am near to the intended mountain ascent, by arrangement. Winter meeting time 8am on walking or low grade mountaineering routes.

£95 ~ min group size 3. Extra charge for 1:1, 1:2.

FULL DAY GRADED MOUNTAINEERING

Scrambling or climbing.
A mountain route, or summit,  involving any roped protection and leading on technical ground beyond basic hillwalking. Day ascents in our local Torridon, Bein Damh Forest, Glen Carron, Kintail or Isle of Skye mountains. Excellent fitness and movement skills required for exposed ground. For Cairngorms or Ben Nevis area additional travel charges apply. Meets 9am summer, 8am winter, near to the intended mountain ascent, by arrangement.

1:3 £98
1:2 £150
1:1 £350

SEA KAYAKING ~ EXPLORE THE WILD
COAST WITH US

We use a mix of tandem & single kayaks allowing all abilities & younger people to participate. There are sheltered options in various coves & inlets when it's windy and we kayak in most weather conditions - we often see more wildlife when it's grey and a bit wet ! We are the longest established sea kayak company in the country and pride ourselves on delivering great beginner experiences on the short sessions detailed below. We also provide more advanced days on request as a private arrangement. Session times shown below are the total duration for each event including acquiring kit, instructional phases, kayaking and return of kit- not the amount of time in a kayak.

Sessions are 'open' which means that other people will be booked alongside you to fill the session ratio. All sessions start at 9am or 2pm at our kayak base on south Applecross Bay near to the Applecross Inn.  

SEA KAYAK TASTER SESSION

2 Hours. Min age 6. LEVEL - Beginner.
Takes place on Applecross bay with some introductory instruction followed by a short kayak taster session on the water and a trip on the bay. This is the best session for families with younger kids as the itinerary is flexible.

Min age 8 on open sessions where other people can join. (private sessions can be booked for 6-8 year olds and parents/guardians need to accompany under 16s - min number/pricing applies, just email us to request)

£30pp

HALF DAY SEA KAYAKING TOUR

3 - 4hrs minimum age 10 (or 8/9 for strong kids), LEVEL beginner
An opportunity to go coastal touring and a chance to go exploring the many coves, islands and beaches. Opportunities to get close to seals and other wildlife is common. A period of Instruction followed by a coastal tour either north or south of Applecross bay or starting from Loch toscaig to explore the Sgeir Shalach peninsula.

£48pp

FULL-DAY SEA KAYAKING TOUR

6-8 hrs minimum age 10, LEVEL: beginner or intermediate/advanced paddler
A full morning of instruction and practice will give you more time to develop skills and ability allowing a longer trip in the afternoon. A chance to get offshore to the Crowlin Islands or even up to Loch Torridon on a more flexible itinerary. 

£95pp

HALF DAY GORGE SCRAMBLING

3.5 - 4 hours min age 10, no experience needed
Scramble & explore Toscaig gorge South Applecross - a great group or family activity. Ascend the gorge, swim in the pools, climb the waterfalls and slide out to finish. Meets at our kayak base on South Applecross Bay near the Applecross Inn. At 9am or 2pm.

£48pp