Hill walking and Mountaineering Skills

Adventure Rocks can offer you the chance to to become self sufficient in the Scottish highlands under the guidance of highly experienced local instructors. We teach navigation, route finding, weather interpretation, security on steep ground, nutrition and how to plan for a good hill day. All classes will take part on the hill giving you a real hands-on learning experience. We can give you the experience and confidence to plan a trip into the Scottish mountains under any condition.

We run mountain skills programmes throughout the year. Our successful winter hill walking programmes are run between January and April and are usually based in the Cairngorms, the Lawers range or the Nevis range.

Courses are generally four days long and will cover all disciplines of summer and winter mountaineering. If conditions permit we may include an overnight snow hole experience during the winter trip.

We also offer a two day skill course at the weekends for those of us that are too busy through the week. The first day will be based on the hill and will consist of an in-depth approach to the disciplines used in the mountain environment. This will be followed by a full hill walking day where you can practice your new found skills and climb a Munro at the same time. Destinations may vary depending on the snow conditions and weather.

Guided Summer Hill walks

This instructor led group activity is tailor-made by yourself and your group. If you, your family or your group are looking for a day on one of our amazing Scottish mountains then this is for you. All our guides are expert leaders in this field with years of experience and time spent in the wild and beautiful mountains located here on our doorstep.

For those with some prior summer walking experience we recommend a guided winter hill walk or winter skills course. Come see the Scottish mountains when they are looking their best.

Prices will vary depending on location. A typical Leader-led day in the summer will cost around £120 for a group of up to three people with an additional £30 per person thereafter. Discounts are available for a large group booking. Transport can be arranged on request. Prices will vary depending on location, please get in touch to find out more.

Mountains we recommend to climb