Neil
Epic adventure across the loch. Great tuition and equipment. Had a great afternoon out.
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A two-day mountain adventure in the Torridon range designed for those keen to experience the Highlands in winter. With both walking and mountaineering options, this trip caters to a range of experience levels while offering instruction along the way. Whether you're brushing up on your skills or trying winter walking for the first time, you'll make the most of your weekend with expert local guides.
Trip Only Option
Arrive Friday night and settle into your own chosen accommodation. The first day kicks off early with a full mountain day tailored to your chosen format. For those doing winter hillwalking, routes might include summits such as Spidean a’ Choire Leith or Beinn Alligin, depending on conditions. If you’ve opted for mountaineering, expect roped climbs and grade I or II winter routes like the Liathach traverse or the Northern Pinnacles of Mullach an Rathain. Each day includes instruction and guidance, with safety being a core focus throughout.
Sunday follows a similar pattern, with another full mountain outing before departure. The short format doesn't compromise on experience – routes are carefully selected to give a full Highland winter outing. All technical equipment is included, and local transport is covered to and from the trailheads.
Fully Inclusive Option
This version includes three nights at a locally run guest house in Applecross, along with all meals from breakfast through to dinner. Your guide will meet you on Friday night, allowing time to go over kit and plans. Mornings start with breakfast and a briefing before heading out into the mountains. Evenings are relaxed, with freshly prepared meals and the chance to reflect on the day in comfort.
Both days on the hill follow the same structure as the Trip Only option, but the addition of catered accommodation means you can fully focus on your time outdoors without the logistics. Whether you're walking to Torridon summits or climbing ridgelines with an axe and rope, this trip offers a balance of adventure and ease.
Lochcarron is a small Highland village nestled between the Torridon and Kintail mountain ranges. Its position provides ideal access to some of the most impressive winter terrain in the Northwest Highlands, including the iconic peaks of Liathach, Beinn Eighe and Beinn Alligin. The area is often snow-covered through the winter months, offering conditions suited to both hillwalking and mountaineering formats.
Nearby sea lochs and sheltered glens add to the dramatic feel of the landscape, while the village itself offers several good food spots, a local Spar, and quiet Highland hospitality. You can reach Lochcarron easily via train from Inverness, with free pick-up available from Strathcarron station.
If you choose the Fully Inclusive option, you'll stay at a welcoming guest house near the shores of Lochcarron. Rooms are warm and comfortable, and meals are home-cooked using local ingredients wherever possible. It’s the kind of place where you can share stories from the hills in front of the fire at the end of the day.
Accommodation is shared or private depending on availability and group size, and our hosts are used to catering for hillwalkers and climbers – early breakfasts and packed lunches are all part of the experience.
You should have good fitness and be comfortable walking for several hours across uneven terrain in winter conditions. For the mountaineering format, some experience of summer scrambling or rock climbing is helpful, but not essential as guidance and basic ropework training will be provided.
Crampon and axe experience is not required for either format – the first day will include an introduction to essential winter skills as part of the trip. If you're unsure which version suits you best, contact us via the adventuro chat below.
The team is made up of full-time local instructors who live in the Northwest Highlands and know these mountains intimately. With extensive knowledge of weather, terrain, wildlife and safety, they’re able to adjust plans quickly and make the best use of conditions during your trip. You'll also gain mountain skills along the way, making each outing more than just a guided walk.
Two pricing options – Trip Only and Fully Inclusive – offer flexibility depending on your preference. The home-cooked meals, free rail station transfers, and personal approach to instruction give a more authentic Highland experience than you’ll find elsewhere. Whether you're here to push your limits or just get out into the winter mountains, you’ll be in good hands.
Fully Inclusive
Trip Only
Fully Inclusive
Trip Only
The Hillwalking option focuses on reaching summits using well-established walking routes. It’s suitable for those who have some experience in mountain walking but may not have used technical equipment like crampons or ice axes before. You’ll still be tackling big winter mountains, but without ropes or climbing.
The Mountaineering version involves more technical ground, including roped sections, grade I–II winter climbs, and steeper terrain with exposure. This is aimed at those who are comfortable on scrambly ground in summer and want to learn or consolidate skills for moving safely in winter conditions. Both formats run on the same weekend, so you can choose which best fits your goals.
Not necessarily. For the Hillwalking option, previous winter experience is helpful but not essential. The guides include winter skills training as part of the weekend, which will cover the basics like using crampons, ice axe use, and safe movement in snow-covered terrain.
For the Mountaineering option, you should already be confident walking in winter, or have some good summer experience, and have good fitness. If you’re unsure which is more suitable, we recommend contacting us via the adventuro chat below so we can help match you to the right format.
A full kit list is provided upon booking, but you’ll need standard winter hillwalking gear including waterproofs, a rucksack, warm layers, gloves, hat, and suitable boots. Your boots must be crampon-compatible (B1 or B2 rated). If you’re unsure whether your boots are suitable, get in touch with us.
All technical equipment like crampons, ice axes, helmets and harnesses is provided at no extra cost. If you already own your own equipment and would prefer to use it, just let the team know in advance so they can ensure it’s appropriate for the conditions and plan.
If you opt for the Fully Inclusive package, everything is taken care of. You’ll stay for three nights in a guest house in Lochcarron, with home-cooked meals each day including breakfast, packed lunches for the hills, and a warm dinner on your return.
In addition to accommodation and meals, you’ll have two full days in the mountains with a qualified guide, all necessary technical kit, and local transport included. It’s a great option if you want to focus entirely on the activity without the hassle of planning meals or logistics.
Yes, that’s exactly what the Trip Only option is for. You’re responsible for arranging your own accommodation and meals, but we still provide guiding, equipment, and local transport during the activity days. This offers more flexibility and often suits those travelling in campervans or booking their own places to stay.
There are several excellent B&Bs and self-catering cottages in Lochcarron, all within walking distance of the meeting point each morning. Recommendations are provided on booking, or contact us via the adventuro chat below if you’d like help choosing somewhere nearby.
The difficulty depends on which format you choose. In winter, even hillwalking requires good fitness and the ability to walk for several hours over steep, often snowy terrain. Expect to be out for most of the day and carry a full day pack with warm layers and food.
The Mountaineering routes involve more exposed sections with ropework and some climbing moves, though nothing beyond Grade II. You should already be confident on summer scrambles and prepared to move on mixed ground in crampons. Routes are chosen based on conditions and the group’s ability.
Epic adventure across the loch. Great tuition and equipment. Had a great afternoon out.
We had an amazing time! Beautiful location and a great guide!
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