2026 (DRAFT) Seable - Hiking in the Scottish Highlands

April or October 2026

Number of Travellers:  6
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Overview

This carefully crafted itinerary takes travellers into various wild environments in the Scottish Highlands.

You’ll hike in ancient Caledonian Pine Forests, across heather-clad moors to beautiful lochs, along a wild coastline and in the foothills of some of the highest mountains in Scotland.

Along the way, you’ll be led by an experienced local mountain guide.

You’ll also benefit from the company of local chaperones.

Highlights

  • Hike in forests, amidst the mountains and along the coast on this guided walking hoiday
  • Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on a guided hikes, led by a local expert
  • Relax in a welcoming guest house in the village of Aviemore

Day by Day

Day 1 - Travel to the Cairngorms National Park

Travel north, perhaps by train, to the enchanting beauty of the Cairngorms National Park.

Disembark in the village of Aviemore, where your guide and chaperones will be waiting on the platform.

This afternoon, you will visit a nature reserve at nearby Loch Garten for a walk in the pine forest, accompanied by birdsong and dappled light.

Later, return to Aviemore to check into the accommodation and prepare for dinner.

Overnight: Cairngorm Hotel (or similar – TBC)

Overnight: Aviemore
Meals Included: None
Walk Details: 5 km / 3 miles

Day 2 - The Angel's Lochan and Ryvoan pass

Today we will explore the Rothiemurchus Forest and beyond on a hike to a stunningly located loch.

Our route follows a good trail through ancient pine trees and a narrow pass before reaching the lochan, which sparkles green in the sunshine, leading to many myths and local legends as to why that is!

If we have the energy, we’ll continue beyond the lochan, breaking out of the forest and onto open heather moors to Ryvoan pass.

Later, return to Aviemore for dinner.

Overnight: Cairngorm Hotel (or similar – TBC)

Overnight: Aviemore
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Walk Details: 10 km / 6 miles

Day 3 - Visit Culloden Battlefield and hike to Clava Cairns

Head north this morning to visit Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite Rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, came to a bloody end.

Learn about one of the most harrowing battles in Scottish history and walk across the rough moor where the Jacobites and the Government fought in 1746.

After lunch, we continue our walk to Clava Cairns, one of Scotland’s finest prehistoric sites, built to house the dead around 4,000 years ago.

Later, return to Aviemore for dinner.

Overnight: Cairngorm Hotel (or similar – TBC)

Overnight: Aviemore
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Walk Details: 13 km / 8 miles

Day 4 - Hiking in the Cairngorms

Today, enjoy a hike in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park.

At over 4,500 sq km it is the largest National Park in the UK and with miles of winding rivers, make it Scotland’s most prolific whisky-making region.

Led by your guide, we will start from a high trailhead and head out into the foothills which lie below the cliff-bound Northern Corries. It’s a high mountain environment so a real contrast to the previous days.

Scotland’s only herd of reindeer roam free in this area, but in case we miss them, we will visit their local paddock after our hike so you can see them up close and learn about how they came to be here.

A final night in Aviemore gives us the chance to reflect on a special few days together.

Overnight: Cairngorm Hotel (or similar – TBC)

Overnight: Aviemore
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Walk Details: 10 km / 6 miles

Day 5 - Departure Day

After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the railway station in time to catch your train back south (or north to Inverness Airport if you are flying).

Meals Included: Breakfast

Trip Details

Inclusions Read More
  • 4 nights accommodation, based on twin-share rooms (single occupancy rooms available for a supplement)
  • Breakfast each day
  • A packed lunch on days 2, 3 & 4, as well as drinks and snacks
  • The services of a qualified and experienced mountain guide from Day 1 to Day 5 inclusive
  • The services of local chaperones, based on 1 chaperone per 3 paying guests. 2nd chaperone joins from 4 guests onwards.
  • All transfers in a private vehicle(s) driven by our guide and chaperones
  • All guided hikes mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, specifically:
    • Day 1 – Visit to Loch Garten Nature Reserve
    • Day 3 – Visit to Culloden Battlefield
    • Day 4 – Visit to Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
  • Personalised trip design and delivery
  • 24/7 In-Country Support from the Wilderness Team
Exclusions Read More
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Gratuities for your guides and chaperones
Important Contact Numbers Read More
Wilderness Scotland Office | 9:00am – 5:30pm

UK: +44 (0)1479 420 020
US: 888 351 5707


Out of Office Hours | 5:30pm – 9:00am

+44 (0)7766 794 640


Emergency Services

999

Arrival & Departure Read More

Day 1 – Meet your guide at 13.30 at Aviemore train station.

Day 5 – Your guide will drop you off at Aviemore train station at 11.00.

Pricing Read More

The NET price to Seable for this itinerary is variable depending on group size as follows:

  • 4 guests – £1,800
  • 5 guests – £1,700
  • 6 guests – £1,600

Single supplement: £300pp (2 x single occupancy rooms available)

Trip confirmed on min. 4 guests