Winter Mountaineering

Scotland's winter mountains offer a drama, a beauty and a challenge not found anywhere else in Britain. Transformed by snow and ice, in many parts for up to eight months a year, they are a world apart from the summer scene of verdant slopes and delicate mountain flowers. But, for the mountain enthusiast, no less irresistible!

Winter hillwalking and winter mountaineering are two of Scotland¿s most popular sports, offering an infinity of possibilities, from exploring the arctic nature of the Cairngorms¿ incredible high plateau, to tackling rocky ridges and snowy slopes right across the Highlands.

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The rewards of the winter hills, of course, are hard earned, and that means you¿ll need some skills and specialist equipment to get the most out of them. Above all, the risks of venturing into the Scottish winter mountains must never be underestimated.

Fortunately help is at hand in the form of a host of providers offering everything from dedicated winter mountain skills courses to guided expeditions in and amongst some of Scotland¿s most extraordinary winter landscapes.

Where to go:

Central Scotland Ben Lomond and Ben Vorlich > East of Scotland Cairngorms > West of Scotland Glen Coe and The Highlands > North West Scotland Torridon & Gairloch > Mountain Guiding >

Central Scotland, Ben Lomond and Ben Vorlich From the summit of Ben Lomond a 360 degree view of the central belt mountain masses stick out like there are no end to peaks and lochs including Loch Lomond. Over in the Trossachs, Ben Vorlich a massive lump of rock and vegetation enticing to all who see her climb to the summit. East of Scotland, Cairngorms 40 minutes from Inverness contains the highest land mass in the UK. Includes the second highest mountain in Britain Ben MacDhui and host Britain¿s only wild reindeer herd. This arctic tundra offers some of best arctic flora and fauna to be found. West of Scotland, Glen Coe and The Highlands Ok, so what¿s the highest mountain in the UK' Ben Nevis ¿ want to go there? Well before you do don't forget to take in Glen Coe, it's not just the most filmed and photographed location in Scotland, but it stands out because of its unique mountains and ridges (Buachaille Etive Mhor ¿ translated The Great Herdsman of Glen Etive.) To get to Ben Nevis ¿ make your way to Fort William and in to Glen Nevis ¿ where the main path leads to the summit. Allow 8 hours and be prepared for bad weather. You will need good wet weather kit and good navigation skills. It's a serious hillwalk and like all the mountains in Scotland treat it with the greatest respect. North West Scotland, Torridon & Gairloch Liatach and Beinn Eighe a national nature reserve. North West Scotland, Mountain Guiding Here at Torridon Activities we do mountain guiding, guided walks, kayaking, climbing, archery, clay pigeon shooting and mountain bike hire. All of these activities can be done as individual sessions with mountain guiding, guided walks and kayaking also being available as holidays and development courses. Furthermore we offer activity breaks that can encompass all of theses activities in one fun filled adrellian packed holiday. What we do best is probably best summed up in what we can offer; being place in Torridon we have some of the finest scenery anywhere in the U.K with wilderness and wildlife second to none. With any of our activities you are guaranteed to be amongst some of the most inspiring countryside that can only enhance a trip with Torridon Activities.