Booking

If you would like to make a booking please contact me with an idea of the length and type of walk you might like to do and the date's - bearing in mind weather.  I will be in touch to discuss possibilities.

Once we have agreed an itinery, all participants on a walk must complete a booking form, which I will email to you. I can only take people under 18 years if they are with a parent or guardian who must counter sign their forms. The completed forms need to be returned by email or arrive by post with me before the event. In completing the booking form, you will acknowledge the Mountaineering Scotland   Participation Statement: Mountaineering Scotland recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.  While I will make every effort to mitigate the risks inherent in walking in the hills, they cannot be removed entirely and I therefore recommend that you take out suitable insurance that covers hill walking

If weather conditions are too bad, plans may need to be changed for safety reasons. Extremely rarely they may need to be cancelled. If this is the case we can either agree an alternative date or, if cancelled before the day, a refund can be given.

Payment in full must be made before setting off and can be done electronically by internet banking or cash payment can be made before we set off. Rates are £140 per day or £50 per person for groups of three to a maximum of six.

The level of personal fitness required depends on the walk we plan and I am happy to discuss this and your previous experience with you when you book. My aim will always be to provide an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

I may provide a specific kit list once we have agreed an itinery, but in any event you should bring food and drink for the day which should include a good packed lunch plus cereal bars, chocolate, fruit and something for emergencies. I prefer water to drink, but bring what you like (except alcohol!) 1-2 litres are usually sufficient, I am happy to refill my water supply from mountain sources, if you aren’t happy with this, bring closer to 2 litres but bear in mind every litre is an additional kilo to carry! As for clothing, you should wear a wicking base layer, not cotton and walking trousers or track suit, not jeans. You should also have a fleece or warm jumper plus a spare, a water proof jacket and trousers, warm / sun hat (you never know!), gloves and not least, sturdy boots and a good pair of socks. You will also need a rucksack to carry everything which will probably be at least 25 litres, ideally with a waterproof liner / bag to keep spare clothing dry, any personal medication, an emergency whistle torch and maybe sunglasses! There’s a good article on kit on the Mountaineering Scotland website: https://www.mountaineering.scot/activities/hillwalking/getting-started/essential-kit