Wild Camping Scotland

Want to enjoying be out in the mountains for more than a single day and enjoy the peace that comes of being in remote places overnight? We offer, wild camping trips including introductions to wild camping for those new to it to get to grips to it under the watchful eye of a trained guide.

There are also a few mountain routes that cannot be covered in just a single day or are just more enjoyable if you spread them over a couple of days. We can help with the planning and execution of these routes and offer guided assistance along the way.

Perhaps you have a route in mind and just need help pulling it off:

• Do you enjoy long days in the mountains or wild camping but don’t know where to go?

• Do you want to be on the safe side when staying in the mountains?

• Would you like to challenge yourself and do a route you don’t feel confident doing by yourself?

• Would you just like some company in the hills and in the evening while watching the stars?

When going for more than one day, a lot more planning has to be made. We will do all the hard work of planning and ensuring that you will have a safe trip, whilst you can enjoy exploring the mountains worry free.

Join Us:

We run trips to a few popular wild camping locations including; Knoydart and The Fisherfields

Introduction to Wild Camping

Or.. Learn more about Wild camping with our Intro to Wild Camping events. Scroll down for more information.

Introduction to Wild Camping

Here at AP Mountaineering, we are all about enabling you to have your own adventures which is why we love teaching navigation, winter skills & about wild camping.

Wild camping can seem daunting when you’re new to it. That’s why we are offering 2 day introductory courses. We aim to break it down with you, running through and discussing varying aspects of it. From picking a location, setting up camping, cooking, water supplies and of course… toileting!

What to expect on over the 2 days

Your days could look something like this with us working to the best of the weather and location.

Pre-Course Online Chat

• A couple of weeks before we will organise an evening online chat for half an hour - 1 hour. This will be to run through any issues related to kit and discuss the rough plan for the 2 days.

Day 1

• Meet 9am approx

• Introductions & kit checks - we will spend some time before we head out to talk kit, check we all have what we need for the 2 days and grab any last minute supplies.

• Discussion on picking your wild camping spots on a map & what to look for.

• Travel to our starting location (potentially a short journey away and hopefully chasing the best weather!)

• Walk into our chosen wild camping spot (potentially having to move to other locations)

• Setting up camp & running through aspects such as water supply, cooking & toileting.

• Enjoy the evening and remote area we are in before heading settling in for the night.

Day 2

• Breakfast

• Pack gear away / Discuss leave no trace

• Go for a walk (ideally a different walk to the way we came into camp potentially taking in some mountain summits weather / location depending.

• Back to cars for 5pm approx

Where possible / time allowing we may also be able to practice other mountain skills such as your navigation on route in and out as well as plenty of general chat and answering as many questions as you have on the way.

Wild Camping kit list:

This is the extra kit you will require for wild camping. You will still need the normal mountain walk day kit. See our kit list page if you are unsure on any of this.

• Backpack (60 litre +)

• Tent

• Sleeping Bag

• Stove & Gas

Please note that AP Mountaineering does not provide equipment or supplies but we are able to advise you on getting your own and we may have a few spares to help out. But generally, you will need your own gear and supplies and to be able to carry it while hiking. We will of course help advise with what is required for your trip.

Fitness: Basic hill fitness will be required but we are not aiming to do huge mountain days. You will need the fitness to carry the extra kit and walk for 2 days..

Bespoke BOOKINGs

Pricing for a multi day walk depend on the group size and amount of days.

If you are interested in booking or inquiring about a multi-day walk please get in touch via our contact form, email: apmountaineering@gmail.com or call us on 07866 403771.

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