Guided Outdoor Adventures in Scotland & the Lake District

Peak Adventures runs small-group guided outdoor adventures in Scotland. You’ll get clear instruction, practical kit lists, and routes chosen for the conditions.

So, choose a wild camping experience, a winter skills course in the Cairngorms, or a mountain skills day. Then build confidence in real terrain, with an instructor adapting the plan to the weather.

Guided outdoor adventures in Scotland and the Lake District

Outdoor adventures and skills courses in the Scottish Highlands

We run trips in the Scottish Highlands, the Cairngorms, and the Lake District. Because conditions change fast, we keep plans flexible and coaching practical. As a result, you leave with skills you can use on your own hill days.

Choose a guided trip or course in Scotland

Start with our highest-demand experiences: wild camping weekends, seasonal winter skills in the Cairngorms, and mountain skills courses that work year-round.

Wild Camping Experiences

Multi-day Remote Highlands Small groups

Remote hiking and wild camping trips with great camps, better food, and simple systems that work in Scottish weather.

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Winter Skills Courses

Cairngorms Ice axe & crampons Winter navigation

Learn movement on snow, safer technique, and the winter judgement that makes Scottish conditions feel manageable.

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Mountain Skills Courses

Navigation Movement skills Safety & planning

Build reliable mountain skills. Then use them on your own days out, with better navigation and calmer decisions.

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Winter skills spotlight in the Cairngorms

Seasonal spotlight: winter skills in the Cairngorms

Winter is a fast way to level up your mountain confidence. For beginners, a structured winter skills course helps you use your kit well and understand hazards. As a result, you move more confidently on snow.

What you’ll learn on guided outdoor adventures in Scotland

Expect practical coaching on movement, navigation, and decision-making. For example, we work on pacing and micro-navigation. Most importantly, we adapt the plan to the weather and the group.

Why choose Peak Adventures for guided trips in Scotland

Clear plans, calm instruction, and routes chosen for the conditions. Plus, small groups so you actually get coached.

Small groups & personal instruction

Qualified & experienced instructors

5-star reviews from real clients

Equipment hire available

Planning for the mountains in Scotland

Before you travel, check an independent forecast like MWIS (Mountain Weather Information Service). Then compare it with any kit list we provide, so you arrive prepared.

Guides for wild camping and Scottish mountains

Short reads to help you prepare for outdoor adventures in Scotland. For example, use these guides to check kit and build confidence.

How to choose the right trip Pick a wild camping weekend, winter skills course, or mountain skills day that matches your experience. Wild camping basics for Scotland What to bring, what to expect, and how we keep camps comfortable in real Scottish conditions. Winter skills: first-timer checklist Ice axe, crampons, clothing systems, and how winter navigation differs from summer hill days.

FAQs about guided outdoor trips in Scotland

Do I need experience to join?

No. Many people join our guided outdoor adventures in Scotland as beginners. However, we keep groups small and coach you step by step.

What kit do I need?

After booking, we send a clear kit list. If you’re missing specialist items, we can often help with equipment hire.

What if the weather is bad?

We plan around conditions. So, your instructor may change the route to keep things safe. That means you still get a great day out and strong learning.

Plan your next adventure

Explore our guided adventures and training courses, or get in touch to discuss the best option for your experience level. Then we’ll point you to the right trip for the time you have available.