C~N~Do Scotland Guided Day walks & short breaks
From gentle coastal strolls to high tops our guided day walk programme has a walk to suit you. Some of our walks are circular routes, some end to end linear routes and others aim for the mountain summits. All walks are graded to assist you in choosing one appropriate for you.
All walks are led by a qualified, experienced and knowledgeable leader. Our group sizes are small (typically 4 – 12 walkers) so you can be sure of personal attention from the leader and a quality outdoor experience.
Except where stated, all our day walks meet at Stirling railway station (option to meet at our office in Stirling also available) in the morning and return there again in the early evening. Private mini-bus transport from Stirling to the walk location is included in the price of your day walk. Meeting times are typically between 0730 and 0900 depending on how far we have to travel.
If you feel a full day's walk may be too much for you, take a look at our Heritage Walks. These are full days out with a half day walk followed by a visit to a local heritage centre / historical site (entry price not included).
You need to bring your own walking equipment (hiring from us is usually possible if you are short of any item) and packed lunch/drinks for the day. The success of the day may depend upon how well equipped you and other members of the group are, so please do ensure you have all the essential items listed below.
Due to our small groups (sometimes a maximum of 6) our walks can book up very quickly so we recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. You can do this securely online or by phoning our office during office hours. Payment is required at the time of booking. If you need to cancel, provided you give us 5 working days notice, a refund will be made. Once we receive a confirmed booking from you, we will advise you of the meeting time at Stirling.
If none of our scheduled walks suit the days you have available or you wish to do something different, we are also able to offer a private guiding service. You will pay a bit more but you will have the day tailored to your own aspirations and the services of one of our guides to yourself.
Download the July to December 2008 daywalks leaflet (142kb).
2008 Daywalk Programme
Our 2009 day walk programme will be available in late December.
Book your daywalk online
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Discount Offers:
Please note offers can only be applied one at a time
- Book 3 or more walks at the same time – 5% off
Equipment:
Please wear several layers of clothing for ease of adapting. Choose garments which are easy to move in (NO jeans) and try to wear a wicking layer next to the skin. Boots in good condition will provide the best protection and security.
If you are short of any of the items below it is possible to hire from us for the day. Please contact us for more information.
Minimum Equipment
- 35 litre rucksack with waterproof (plastic) liner
- Trousers (NOT DENIM) or shorts
- Short or long sleeve wicking shirt
- Spare trousers if walking in shorts
- 100% Waterproof (over) trousers
- 100% Waterproof jacket with hood
- Spare fleece or warm sweater
- Walking boots and socks
- Personal first aid kit
- Sunscreen/insect repellent (summer months)
- Warm hat and gloves
- Survival bag/whistle
- Packed lunch/snacks
- Hot / cold drink
- Sun glasses / sun hat (summer months)
- Share of group safety equipment issued by the leader
- Gaiters or stop tous (optional)
Winter Grade 4 (and some grade 3) walks
You will also need:
- 45 litre rucksack with liner
- Stiffer 4 season quality walking boots
- ice-axe and crampons (provided by us if you let us know)
- Several extra sets of of gloves and extra hat
- Mitts
- Extra warm clothing
- Gaiters
- Head torch and spare batteries
- Ski goggles
Optional items might be:
- Collapsible ski sticks / walking poles
- Camera
- Binoculars
Munros, Corbetts and Grahams
The following icons are used to indicate Munros, Corbetts and Grahams in the daywalks sction.
Munro - A hill over 3000ft (~914metres) in height
Corbett - A hill over 2500ft (~762metres) in height
Graham - A hill over 2000ft (~610metres) in height
Heritage walk - Easy-ish ½ day walk + visit to local heritage site (entry price NOT included)
Grading Scheme:
Easy pace, flattish terrain
Undulating ground, some off path
Moderate pace, lumpy
Hilly, possibly rough, purposeful
As 4 plus good head for heights and hands frequently required for
balance
Tell us where you want to go..
Folks – If you can't find here what you'd really like to do, don't keep it to yourself, TELL US! Round about December time the next series will be getting made up so, if it's possible, your special request can be put in.
Just give us a call (01786) 445 703
