Take a walk on the wild-again side: welcome to the Scottish Highlands! Join us across the rewilded Cairngorms mountain range, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive. Rewilding is all about hope, restoring nature’s web of life, including habitats, natural processes, and missing species, and this is your chance to see it all in action. We’ll picnic alongside local rivers and seek out unforgettable encounters with wild animals and like-minded people. Along the way, we’ll learn about pioneering rewilding projects that are fighting back for nature, and meet some of the inspiring people involved.
I found the Rewilding Journey inspirational and most interesting. Stef was brilliant as a guide, while Peter’s passion for rewilding absolutely shone through. Catering and accommodation could not have been better. So, thank you for a wonderful time at Ballintean.
I can’t express how important this trip was. We knew about rewilding already and have our own land, but we’ve gained a depth and a further understanding that has been incredibly valuable. So many thanks for an utterly inspiring couple of days.
Please note that regardless of the itinerary you choose, inclusions stay the same.
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Regardless of the itinerary you choose, just a basic level of fitness is required. Each day, you will walk at a leisurely pace on established tracks and trails. In some places the ground underfoot can be wet, uneven and sometimes slippery. Occasionally, you may need to cross minor burns and/ or shallow rivers, which will require sure-footedness and reasonable agility.
While all of these rewilding hiking adventures in the Cairngorms, Scotland, are quite similar in terms of walking, keep in mind that Walking the Wild itinerary is slightly more demanding than the other two, and you can read about expected day-by-day distances above.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Rewilding is a process of nature recovery that leads to restored ecosystem health, function and completeness. The goal is to maintain and expand areas of wildlife in a manner that has a positive impact on the climate and encourages biodiversity. Rewilding Britain is an organization founded in 2015 that promotes the rewilding of Great Britain. It is a registered charity in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Group sizes and pricing
Rewilding hiking adventures in the Cairngorms can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Ballintean Mountain Lodge in Kingussie, the starting point of the tour, most people fly into Inverness Airport (INV) (1 hour away by car and 2 hours away by train) or Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) (2.5 hours away by car or 4 hours away by train). Once you reach Kingussie, your guides will transfer you to your accommodation.
Private transfers from Inverness Airport to the accommodation are possible to arrange. Let us know upon booking if you’re interested.
Weather in the Scottish Highlands is very changeable and at any time of year, you should expect anything from warm, calm conditions to wintry squalls. Temperatures are likely to range from 0 to 10°C (32 to 50°F) in autumn and 10 to 22°C (50 to 72°F) in the spring/summer.
Yes. After covering the necessary costs associated with the trip itself, such as accommodation, food and transport, the hosts are left with a small surplus which gets reinvested into rewilding work. The visit allows the hosts to train and employ local staff and to purchase supplies and services from local businesses. In doing so, they demonstrate that rewilding is an economically viable land use in Scotland.
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Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
To secure your spot, a deposit in the amount of 30% is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid 90 calendar days prior to the trip departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If you cancel the booking…
Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.
Early Bird booking
Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.
As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.
More about how Early Bird bookings work below:
My attitude to rewilding has forever changed and I really will be making some major life altering decisions going forward that will have a positive impact on me and the environment. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience!