Summer rock and mountain

Summer rock and mountain

Scrambling, rock climbing, and hill days from Skye and Glencoe to the Cairngorms and the north west.

38 Certified Departures
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Summer rock and mountain Expeditions

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aonach eagach guided traverse

1 dayGlen Coe
aonach eagach guided traverse
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£180.00/ person
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skye cuillin munros guiding

4 or 5 daysCuillin Ridge, Isle of Skye
skye cuillin munros guiding
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Scottish Rock & Water
Challenging - 7
From£760.00/ person
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learn to lead climb

2 daysAviemore, Cairngorms
learn to lead climb
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 4
From£360.00/ person
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scrambling for hillwalkers

2 daysEast & West Coast, Scotland
scrambling for hillwalkers
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Scottish Rock & Water
Leisurely - 3
From£360.00/ person
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further scrambling skills

2 daysEast & West Coast, Scotland
further scrambling skills
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£360.00/ person
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classic scrambling glencoe

2 daysGlen Coe
classic scrambling glencoe
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£360.00/ person
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intro to rock climbing

2 daysAviemore, Cairngorms
intro to rock climbing
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Scottish Rock & Water
Leisurely - 2
From£150.00/ person
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knoydart explorer by water

5 daysWest Highlands
knoydart explorer by water
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£560.00/ person
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guided ascent of curved ridge

1 dayGlen Coe
guided ascent of curved ridge
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£180.00/ person
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Discover the wilds of Assynt

5 daysAssynt, North West Scotland
Discover the wilds of Assynt
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£760.00/ person
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cairngorm 4000s guided hike

2 daysCairngorms, Scotland
cairngorm 4000s guided hike
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£220.00/ person
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Treking the Torridon Giants

5 daysNorth West Highlands
Treking the Torridon Giants
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£760.00/ person
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learn to lead climb week

5 daysAviemore, Cairngorms
learn to lead climb week
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£900.00/ person
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guided ascent of tower ridge

1 dayBen Nevis
guided ascent of tower ridge
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£180.00/ person
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intro to multi-pitch climbing

2 daysAviemore, Cairngorms
intro to multi-pitch climbing
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£360.00/ person
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cairngorms classics

5 daysEast Highlands
cairngorms classics
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£290.00/ person
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Suilven Guided Hike

1 dayNorth West Highlands, Scotland
Suilven Guided Hike
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£75.00/ person
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Skye Trotternish Ridge

2 daysIsle of Skye
Skye Trotternish Ridge
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£220.00/ person
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trad climbing progression

3 daysGlencoe, Ben Nevis
trad climbing progression
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 4
From£460.00/ person
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CMD Arete Guided Walk

1 dayWest Highlands
CMD Arete Guided Walk
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£90.00/ person
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guided ascent of fiacaill ridge

1 dayAviemore, Cairngorms
guided ascent of fiacaill ridge
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Scottish Rock & Water
Easy - 3
From£180.00/ person
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ben nevis and glencoe scrambling

5 daysGlencoe, Ben Nevis
ben nevis and glencoe scrambling
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Scottish Rock & Water
Challenging - 7
From£900.00/ person
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classic west coast climbing

5 daysGlencoe, Ben Nevis
classic west coast climbing
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Scottish Rock & Water
Challenging - 7
From£900.00/ person
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ben nevis guiding

1 dayWest Highlands
ben nevis guiding
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£90.00/ person
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Letterewe and Fisherfields

5 daysWest Highlands
Letterewe and Fisherfields
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£380.00/ person
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self rescue for climbers

2 daysAviemore, Cairngorms
self rescue for climbers
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£250.00/ person
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navigation introduction

1 dayAviemore, Cairngorms
navigation introduction
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Scottish Rock & Water
Leisurely - 3
From£70.00/ person
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Knoydart Explorer by foot

4 daysKnoydart, Scotland
Knoydart Explorer by foot
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Scottish Rock & Water
Challenging - 7
From£340.00/ person
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classic north west scrambling

2 daysNorth West Highlands
classic north west scrambling
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£450.00/ person
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spanish winter sun

7 daysCosta Blanca
spanish winter sun
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Scottish Rock & Water
Leisurely - 3
From£800.00/ person
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navigation improver

1 dayAviemore, Cairngorms
navigation improver
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 4
From£70.00/ person
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weekend hill-skills

2 daysEast & West Highlands
weekend hill-skills
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Scottish Rock & Water
Leisurely - 3
From£70.00/ person
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advanced scrambling course

2 daysEast & West Highlands
advanced scrambling course
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Scottish Rock & Water
Challenging - 7
From£360.00/ person
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northern corries to cairngorm

1 dayAviemore, Cairngorms
northern corries to cairngorm
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 4
From£65.00/ person
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discover skye scrambling

2 daysCuillin Ridge, Isle of Skye
discover skye scrambling
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£360.00/ person
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skye classic scrambling

3 daysCuillin Ridge, Isle of Skye
skye classic scrambling
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 6
From£540.00/ person
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guided cuillin ridge traverse

3 daysCuillin Ridge, Isle of Skye
guided cuillin ridge traverse
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Scottish Rock & Water
Very Tough - 9
From£540.00/ person
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guided ascent inaccessible pinnacle

1 dayCuillin Ridge, Isle of Skye
guided ascent inaccessible pinnacle
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Scottish Rock & Water
Moderate - 5
From£110.00/ person
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FLAGSHIP EXPEDITION • ISLE OF SKYE

THE SKYE CUILLIN RIDGE TRAVERSE

Over 13,000ft of ascent across Britain’s most iconic and technical alpine ridge.

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The Highland Standard

Why scramble with us

Qualified mountain instructors, a small group, and routes chosen for the people on the day.

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5.0 / 5.0••TripAdvisor Verified

Summer days, in their words

What other people say about the ridges, the crags, and the hill days.

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"2 Day Winter Climbing intro"

My dad and I underwent a two day intro to winter climbing. This course was everything I hoped for and Stephen was a friendly, reassuring and attentive instructor. He listened to what we wanted to do and tailored each day to fit our wants and abilities. I felt safe and trusted at all times and would not hesitate to recommend this course or any other by Scottish Rock and Water. We met on the first morning to discuss weather and avalanche forecasts which we learned more about through planning our day. On the hill we discussed these aspects further as well as covering rope work, anchor building, navigation, use of technical gear and placing protection. Stephen was happy to answer any questions and chat, climbing or non climbing related. Thank you for a great weekend.

Callum SumsionVerified

"Scrambling in Glen Coe"

Highly recommend Stephen and Scottish Rock and Water, I did a 2 day introduction course on scrambling in Glen Coe and Stephen made our experience highly enjoyable and very educational. Stephen is very patient and I felt extremely comfortable and safe during the course at all times. I have gained valuable confidence and knowledge from my 2 days. Had an amazing time, thank you Stephen

Craig BeveridgeVerified

"Tower Ridge Ben Nevis"

Absolutely loved the whole day, even the walk out. Stephen was a top guy, first class guide who made sure we were safe, but also allowed us to enjoy ourselves at the same time. Would highly recommend booking with him if you have any plans for a trip.

Brian Verified

"A great day out learning new tricks"

Me and my partner booked a scrambling course on the Curved ridge in Glen Coe with Stephen. Stephen is a great guide. He tailored our experience to meet our needs and to fill gaps in our knowledge we felt we beeded. We weren't totally sure where we were in terms of experience, but he gave us great confidence in our abilities, and also has great chat ! We wouldn't hesitate to book another course with Scottish Rock and Water, and it's clear that Stephen is an absolute expert at his job. We came away from the day accomplished and confident.

JessicaVerified

"An awesome weekend"

Absolutely awesome weekend with Stephen! We were looking for a guide / instructor to work with us to improve our leading in winter climbing and trad. While the weather wasn't the best, Stephen planned a great weekend nonetheless: one day in Coire an t-Sneachda and another at Cummingston crag (where we could hide from the wind and rain while gaining confidence / skills in leading trad routes). It was a hugely valuable experience.

Charlie and GiuliaVerified

"Fabulous weekend climbing"

My daughter, 13, & I have just had a great weekend climbing with Stephen. I haven't done much outdoor climbing for 20 years and my daughter really wanted to move from indoors to outdoors. Stephen was a fabulous instructor, he gave very good and clear instructions, refreshing my skills and teaching my daughter. By the end of the weekend we now have the skills & confidence to go out climbing by ourselves. Flavours to try at the local ice cream parlour & best local cafe advice were also second to none! It was a brilliant weekend and we would thoroughly recommend Scottish Rock & Water if you want fun, skilled & safe instruction.

Charlotte LobbVerified
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Private scrambling / Highlands
SRW Certified Field Spec
Private scrambling

Your ridge, your pace

A mountain guide for your group on the ridge you want to do. The day is shaped around your fitness and the weather window.

  • The ridge you want to scramble
  • A guide for your group only
  • Dates chosen around the weather
Field Notes

Summer hill notes

Grades, kit, and how to choose between a scramble, a climb, and a walk.

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Ready for the summer hills?

Scrambling, rock climbing, or a hill day. Not sure which fits your experience? Talk to the guides who work these routes.

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