Hill walking from Edinburgh

Guided Daily Hill Walking Tours From Edinburgh
- a young and vibrant company dedicated to
showing people the beautiful mountainous
countryside of the Scottish Highlands.

Ben a nan

Loch Katrine from Ben A'An

Escape to the Hills!

Walkabout Scotland

Walkabout Scotland

If you are in Edinburgh and yearn to spend a day experiencing the wild mountainous country of the Scottish Highlands, Walkabout Scotland have daily expeditions that make it easy to do just that...

Paul Mason and Jon Haber both share a deep respect for the Scottish mountains, their ecology and beauty. Each week they run a full programme of all-inclusive hill walking expeditions to some of the most inspiring landscapes in Scotland, all within striking distance of Edinburgh.

You don't need to be an experienced hill walker - all tours are within the capabilities of moderately fit people.

Recommended Days Out

On Ben Lawers

Ben Lawers

Mondays - Ben Lawers 1140m (3997ft) - We start from about 400m up to Scotland's 10th highest mountain with stunning views over Loch Tay - a great introduction to Scottish mountain walking. (Distance 10km, 6.5 miles. Standard: moderate hill day.)

Wednesdays - Ben A'an 485 m (1450ft)- A fine and easy hill with a fantastic view over Loch Katrine in the heart of the Trossachs. (Distance 8km, 5 miles, Standard: easy hill day.)

Fridays - Ben Lomond 974m (3195ft) - A long and steady ascent of this famous mountain, overlooking Loch Lomond. (Distance 10.5km, 6.5 miles. Standard: moderate hill day.)

Saturdays - Saturday Specials! - A different tour each week to some of the most inspiring hillwalks in the Southern Highlands - from challenging mountain ascents and classic hills to some easier walks through our deep glens.

Walkabout Scotland provide:

Cul Mor Stac Polaidh

Cul Mor - North West Scotland

  • Pick up and transport from Edinburgh (or en route by arrangement)
  • Lunch on the hill
  • Equipment (rainjackets, boots, gloves, hats) can be provided if required
  • Qualified mountain leaders
  • Entertainment and excitement all day!
  • Each trip costs £40 (concessions available)

Want to go anywhere else?

The above programme highlights only a small selection of the guided walks on offer at Walkabout Scotland - they also run longer walking holidays and weekend breaks to places farther affield. Or if perhaps you have a group of friends or a corporate party with a specific goal in mind, then please just contact Paul and Jon, they can easily arrange additional excursions to suit your needs.

To find out more about Walkabout Scotland
contact:

Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond

Above photographs, © Walkabout Scotland

Paul Mason and Jon Haber

Walkabout Scotland
70 Strathearn Road
Edinburgh EH7 5SG
Tel: 0845 686 1344
(or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 845 686 1344

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