expeditions & journeys
mountain walking tours & expeditions
The mountain based walking and backpacking over night journeys we undertake are all set in uncompromising wild landscapes which are ideal bases for remote mountain walking – with a variety of methods of getting there! These journeys are largely unsupported so it will be necessary to take /carry most of your essential gear, food and supplies with you.
These wild land journeys will give a major "fix" on magic locations, inspirational views over endless lonely mountain ridges and glens, remote fjord-like lochs and western coastlines views - often out to the further most western fringes of the mainland edged with breathless glimpses of skerries and islands.
These are some of the options on offer |
Knoydart "Rough Bounds" Exploration
4 or 6 days Ratio:
Minimum number | 1:4, Maximum number 1:8
Previous Experience |
Itinerary |
Meet us at our base in Corpach, just outside Fort William, Snowgoose Mountain Centre – you may like to stay with us in our bunkhouse the night before. Catch the train to Mallaig from our doorstep or drive to Mallaig to catch the first boat into Loch Nevis. A short walk in to set up camp – or check into the hostel accommodation. Maybe some time to get your bearings and do a local rece! For the next 2 days we will decide on the exact itinerary depending on the weather conditions and fitness and wishes of the group. We would aim to include Ladhar Bheinn, Meall Buidhe, Luinne Bheinn, Sgurr na Ciche in the itinerary.
Day 4 will involve packing up and either catching the morning ferry back to Mallaig – then by train or car back to Corpach.
This option will include 2 full days guided wilderness mountain walking. There are 2 days – more or less – of travel into / out of Knoydart.
Or Alternatively
Extend your stay by a couple of days by taking to the ancient, historic hill track through to Glendessary at the head of Loch Arkaig. Camp here at the head of Loch Arkaig. For your final day there is the option for the whole group to paddle by open canoe to the foot of Loch Arkaig at the White Bridge near Achnacarry. Then after a pick up for the canoes, transport back to Corpach in our minibus. This option will include all of the above plus 1 day guided walk and I day open canoe paddle with transport back to Corpach.
The Nevis Ranges & The Grey Corries
3 days / 2 night's wild camp
Ratio | Minimum number 1:4, Maximum number 1:8
Previous Experience | This is an ideal introduction to mountain backpacking & wild camping – there are several less strenuous options if the group wishes this. Some basic previous experience of camping and living outdoors helps to make the experience more enjoyable – plus a reasonable level of personal fitness in hills. You must expect to carry your own personal clothing, food and some camping gear on the hill.
Itinerary | Meet us at our base in Corpach, just outside Fort William, Snowgoose Mountain Centre – you may like to stay with us in our bunkhouse the night before. Take our transport to Corriechoille. A walk in to set up camp in Lairig Leachach maybe take in Stob Coire Easain or just some time to get your bearings and do a local rece! For the next 2 days we will decide on the exact itinerary depending on the weather conditions and fitness and wishes of the group. We would aim to include Stob Coire Mheadhoin, Stob Ban, Stob Choire Claurigh,Aonach Beg, Anoach Mor, Stob Choire Leith, Stob Choire Caisteal spending your second night wild camping at the back of Ben Nevis towards the south end of Loch Treig. Catch the train back to Corpach from Corrour in late afternoon. This route can also be done in reverse!
Corrour & Loch Ossian – quite an expedition!
3 days / 2 nights wild camp
Ratio | Minimum number 1:4, Maximum number 1:8
Previous Experience |
Itinerary | We take the early morning train to Corrour and walk into Loch Ossian – about 1.5 km. Set up camp with the options over the next 3 days to include Beinn na Lap, Sgor Gaibhre, Carn Dearg, Leum Uilleim, Cho Dearg with the option to backpack out to either Tulloch or Rannoch – to catch the late afternoon or evening train back to Corpach. The most likely place to camp would be Allt Feith Thuill.
Glen Nevis and the Mamors
2 days / 1 night wild camp
3 Days / 2 nights wild camp
Ratio | Minimum number 1:4, Maximum number 1:8
Previous Experience |
Itinerary | We drive to Glen Nevis and backpack to one of the high corries where we will wild camp for the night if weather permits. From here we will have access to most of the tops in the Mamores which can include Stob Ban, Mullach nan Coirean, Am Bodach. The second day may well include a second top before walking down to the Wades Road in Kinlochleven where our transport will take us back to Corpach.
Back of the Ben The Mamore Forest, Sgurr Eildle Mor to Corriechoille
3 days / 2 nights wild camp
Ratio | Minimum number 1:4, Maximum number 1:8
Previous Experience |
Itinerary | We take our transport to the head of Loch Leven at Kinlochleven. From here we will backpack along part of the historic military Wades Road into the remote glens behind Ben Nevis and the Mamor Forest. We will camp or bothy at Luibeilt – this is a long low level glen walk in but worth it! This will give access to the remote Meall a Bhuirich among other tops with a camp near the bothy at Lairig Leachan before backpacking out to Corriechoille near Spean Bridge to be picked up by our transport.
