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Cul Mor and Suilven on 18th & 19th June 2024

We have some walks planned you can book. These are confirmed, and you can join this group for a reasonable price. Get in touch for more details at 07532315262 or [email protected]

18th June Cul Mor

On the way to Cul Mor

Assynt in the far North West of Scotland is jaw-dropping, the landscape is so outstanding and other worldly that you’d think you’d travelled to another planet.

One of the highest peaks in Assynt, Cul Mor’s rocky summit offers beautiful views and a window into the history of how the surrounding landscape was formed. Cul Mor, meaning ‘big back,’ rises from Knockan Crag to the east to overlook Loch Sionascaig and the neighbouring peak Stac Pollaidh to the west.

Despite its higher altitude, it is less well known than two other neighbours, Suilven and Stac Pollaidh. However, being higher, it commands views over these and other neighbours and extensive stunning views out to the Summer Isles.

Walk details: 8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 670 m, Descent 670 m – Walking time 5 h

19th June – Suilven

Suilven seen from the road to Glencanisp Lodge

This is a very exciting way of climbing this magnificent hill.

Suilven may be only 731 metres high, but its remarkable outline makes it one of Scotland’s best-known and most easily identified mountains.

Its position in the heart of Assynt’s cnoc-and-loch landscape and superb views make it one of the finest peaks in Britain.

The return is on the same route we walked up.

Walk details: 12 miles, 19.5 km – Ascent 750 m, Descent 750 m- Walking time 6 – 7 h

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Offer March 2022 – Gran Canaria

We are delighted to be offering our iconic Highlights of Gran Canaria guided walking trip commencing 4th March for 7 nights.

We are offering a 10% discount on our online price.

This means this trip is now available for £764. (Single supplements apply)

Price includes:

  • pick up/ drop off at Gran Canaria airport in comfortable 9 seater van,
  • 7 nights in good quality local accommodation in a quaint fishing village and mountain villages,
  • 6 fully guided day walks,
  • all vehicle transfers within tour included, interpretation centre and museum entrance fees, and two fantastic group dinners are included too!

Flights from the UK are very reasonably priced at the moment and we are happy to help with any extra accommodation needed before or after the tour. Contact us direct at: [email protected]

Or book online here (use Promo-Code: CANARIES10 ): Hiking Highlights of Gran Canaria

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Walks around Ullapool 2022

On the way to Cul Mor

All Walking trips and Day Walks are bookable for 2022

We haven’t been posting much here recently. The summer has been amazing and most of it we have been out and about guiding folk all around Ullapool and the North-West of Scotland.

We thank every single person who booked with us in 2021, especially all the returning guests. We all need this in times likes this.

Then we got surprisingly a job offer to return to the Canaries for guiding walking trips after a 2 years abstinence. COVID stopped us from regularly heading out in Autumn and Spring.

Now after being here 8 weeks working here we are slowly shifting our focus back to our beloved Scotland and home village Ullapool.

All walks are now bookable from the 1st of April until the 15th of October 2022. Our approach this time is different and every walk can be booked every day. We now have a guide pool in place and can offer more walks per day if needed.

Each walk needs a minimum of at least 4 guests to make it viable.

Should a walk not have the minimum amount of guests a few days before we will offer you either to pay a supplement to guarantee the walk or we refund you in full if this is the preferred option.

Opportunities are endless when it comes to walking and if you don’t find what you like to do please get in touch. We endeavour to find a suitable walk for you or you may have an idea yourself.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our wee corner of the North-West in Scotland in 2022.

All the best.

Rosie & Ben & Corrie

Greetings from the Canaries (Tenerife)
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May 2021 – Day Walks around Ullapool

Eagle Way Walking Adventure

We are delighted to offer 1 Day Walking Adventures “Walks around Ullapool” (within 45 minutes drive maximum) on a monthly basis.

New for this year and going forward we are offering some fantastic 1-day walking adventures. Ideal for those wanting to get out into the hills around Ullapool and further afield with a qualified mountain leader providing a safe and fun day out.

We will mix each week with difficulty levels from easy to hard and will outline the week regularly on our Blog, Facebook and Instagram pages in advance.

All groups will be run with a maximum of 1:7 Guide to client ratio.

More walks will follow and we add them every week. Here you can read more about each walk and book straight online 24/7.

May 2021

DateDayWalk NameWalk DetailsDifficulty
05/05/2021WednesdayCuileig & Gleann Mòr circuit4.5 miles, 7.5 km – Ascent 210 m, Descent 240 m – Walking time 2.5 hLevel 1
06/05/2021ThursdayBraebag and the Bones Caves8.5 miles, 13.75 km – Ascent 650 m, Descent 650 m – Walking time 4.5 hLevel 3
07/05/2021FridayQuinag and a magnificent ridge walk6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 750 m, Descent 750 m – Walking time 4.5 – 5 hLevel 3+
08/05/2021SaturdayExplore the highest Waterfall in Scotland with 658 ft (200 m)9.4 miles, 15 km – Ascent 840 m, Descent 700 m – Walking time 5 – 6 hLevel 3+
09/05/2021SundayCul Mor, one of the highest peaks in Assynt8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 670 m, Descent 670 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 3
10/05/2021MondayAlong the Coffin Road to Clachan Church6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 400 m, Descent 450 m – Walking time 3.5 hLevel 2
11/05/2021TuesdaySuilven with a cycling and walking approachWalk details: 3.2 miles, 11 km – Ascent 515 m, Descent 515 m- Walking time 3 – 4 h, Ride details: 9 miles, 14.5 km – Ascent 115 m, Descent 115 m – Cycling time 1.5 hLevel 3+
12/05/2021WednesdayCulnacraig to Blughasary via the Postie Path7 miles, 11 km – Ascent 500 m, Descent 500 m- Walking time 3.5 – 4 hLevel 2+
13/05/2021ThursdayBeinn Enaiglair – the gateway to the west8.5 miles, 13.5 km – Ascent 650 m, Descent 870 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 3
14/05/2021FridayHanda Island Explorer Day4 miles, 6 km – Ascent 150 m, Descent 150 m – Walking time 2 h
Level 1
15/05/2021SaturdayBen More Coigach from West to East7 miles, 11 km – Ascent 620 m, Descent 730 m – Walking time 4hLevel 3
16/05/2021SundayBeinn Dearg Loop and the ‘famine’ wall12.3 miles, 20 km – Ascent 1066 m, Descent 1066 m – Walking time 7 hLevel 4
17/05/2021MondayUllapool Hill and Beinn Eilideach Loop8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 575 m, Descent 575 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 2+
18/05/2021TuesdayCul Mor, one of the highest peaks in Assynt8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 670 m, Descent 670 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 3
19/05/2021WednesdayLoch Toll an Lochain, a Corrie not to miss6.2 miles, 10 km – Ascent 270 m, Descent 380 m – Walking time 3 – 4 hLevel 2+
20/05/2021ThursdayCulnacraig to Blughasary via the Postie Path7 miles, 11 km – Ascent 500 m, Descent 500 m- Walking time 3.5 – 4 hLevel 2+
21/05/2021FridayQuinag and a magnificent ridge walk6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 750 m, Descent 750 m – Walking time 4.5 – 5 hLevel 3+
22/05/2021SaturdayAlong the Coffin Road to Clachan Church6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 400 m, Descent 450 m – Walking time 3.5 hLevel 2
23/05/2021SundayMagnificent Sandwood Bay9.5 miles, 15 km – Ascent 360 m, Descent 360 m – Walking time 4.5 hLevel 2+
24/05/2021MondaySuilven with a cycling and walking approachWalk details: 3.2 miles, 5 km – Ascent 515 m, Descent 515 m- Walking time 3 – 4 h, Ride details: 9 miles, 14.5 km – Ascent 115 m, Descent 115 m – Cycling time 1.5 hLevel 3+
25/05/2021TuesdayExplore the highest Waterfall in Scotland with 658 ft (200 m)9.4 miles, 15 km – Ascent 840 m, Descent 700 m – Walking time 5 – 6 hLevel 3+
26/05/2021WednesdayHanda Island Explorer Day4 miles, 6 km – Ascent 150 m, Descent 150 m – Walking time 2 hLevel 1
27/05/2021ThursdayUllapool Hill and Beinn Eilideach Loop8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 575 m, Descent 575 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 2+
28/05/2021FridayMagnificent Sandwood Bay9.5 miles, 15 km – Ascent 360 m, Descent 360 m – Walking time 4.5 hLevel 2+
29/05/2021SaturdayStac Pollaidh at sunset2.75 miles, 4.5 km – Ascent 470 m, Descent 470 m – Walking time 2.5 -3 hLevel 2+

2021 – Walks around Ullapool

We take full payment for the day walks at the time of booking. All payments will be 100 % refundable until 24 hours before the walk starts. This should give you enough flexibility regarding COVID-19.

We offer a reduction of “Adults” tickets for groups from 2 onwards and two different Family tickets for 4 & 5 members.

All Walks around Ullapool can be offered as a private departure. We can tailor-make you any day walk you prefer within a 1h 30 min drive from Ullapool. This includes Torridon, Dundonnell, Gairloch, Assynt and parts of Sutherland.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us via Whatsapp, Facebook, email or phone call.

Pricing 2021

1 Adults (16+) – From GBP 35 pp
2 Adults (16+) – From GBP 30 pp
3 Adults (16+) – From GBP 27 pp
4 Adults (16+) – From GBP 25 pp
(Tier Pricing is only for one booking of up to four Adults)

Children (7 – 15) – From GBP 25 pp
Concession (65+) – From GBP 25 pp

Family Ticket 2 Adults 2 Children – GBP 110

All McKenzie Mountaineering – Guided Walking Adventure walks and courses are limited to 7 places, to give you a great experience and to minimise our impact on the environment.

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Re-opening of hospitality in Scotland

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions set to continue from the 26th of April in Scotland, and hospitality opening up we are sure everyone is as happy as us to be able to make plans, book holidays and enjoy the spring sunshine.

We have been busy working on our website and creating new exciting walking trips, including 1-day adventures and long-distance trails. We also have a new online booking system that allows you to book your chosen trip directly, whilst we are still always available for a telephone chat should you need more information or have any questions.

You can book now for 2021 and 2022 tours and there really is something for everyone and every ability.

We can also offer tailor-made trips for groups or families if there is something specific you have in mind and we are happy to organise multi-activity trips including bike hire, stand up paddling and kayaking.

Re-opening of hospitality in Scotland
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April 2021 – Walks around Ullapool

Eagle Way Walking Adventure

From April 2021 (depending on COVID-19 Rules at the time) we are delighted to offer 1 Day Walking Adventures “Walks around Ullapool” (within 45 minutes drive maximum) on a monthly basis.

We will mix each week with difficulty levels from easy to hard and will outline the week regularly on our Blog, Facebook and Instagram pages in advance.

All groups will be run with a maximum of 1:7 Guide to client ratio.

More walks will follow and we add them every week. Here you can read more about each walk and book straight online 24/7.

April 2021

DateDayWalk NameWalk DetailsDifficulty
01/04/2021ThursdayNavigation and Mountain Safety DayEASY
02/04/2021FridayStac Pollaidh at sunset2.75 miles, 4.5 km – Ascent 470 m, Descent 470 m – Walking time 2.5 -3 hLevel 2+
04/04/2021SundayUllapool Hill and Beinn Eilideach Loop8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 575 m, Descent 575 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 2+
05/04/2021MondayLoch Toll an Lochain, a Corrie not to miss6.2 miles, 10 km – Ascent 270 m, Descent 380 m – Walking time 3 – 4 hLevel 2+
06/04/2021TuesdayCul Mor, one of the highest peaks in Assynt8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 670 m, Descent 670 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 3
07/04/2021WednesdayExplore the highest Waterfall in Scotland with 658 ft (200 m)9.4 miles, 15 km – Ascent 840 m, Descent 700 m – Walking time 5 – 6 hLevel 3+
08/04/2021ThursdayUllapool Hill and Beinn Eilideach Loop8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 575 m, Descent 575 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 2+
09/04/2021FridayStac Pollaidh at sunset2.75 miles, 4.5 km – Ascent 470 m, Descent 470 m – Walking time 2.5 -3 hLevel 2+
10/04/2021SaturdayNavigation and Mountain Safety DayEASY
11/04/2021SundaySuilven with a cycling and walking approachWalk details: 3.2 miles, 11 km – Ascent 515 m, Descent 515 m- Walking time 3 – 4 h, Ride details: 9 miles, 14.5 km – Ascent 115 m, Descent 115 m – Cycling time 1.5 hLevel 3+
12/04/2021MondayLoch Toll an Lochain, a Corrie not to miss6.2 miles, 10 km – Ascent 270 m, Descent 380 m – Walking time 3 – 4 hLevel 2+
14/04/2021WednesdayStac Pollaidh at sunset2.75 miles, 4.5 km – Ascent 470 m, Descent 470 m – Walking time 2.5 -3 hLevel 2+
15/04/2022ThursdayUllapool Hill and Beinn Eilideach Loop8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 575 m, Descent 575 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 2+
16/04/2021FridaySuilven with a cycling and walking approachWalk details: 3.2 miles, 11 km – Ascent 515 m, Descent 515 m- Walking time 3 – 4 h, Ride details: 9 miles, 14.5 km – Ascent 115 m, Descent 115 m – Cycling time 1.5 hLevel 3+
17/04/2021SaturdayQuinag and a magnificent ridge walk6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 750 m, Descent 750 m – Walking time 4.5 – 5 hLevel 3+
19/04/2021MondayLoch Toll an Lochain, a Corrie not to miss6.2 miles, 10 km – Ascent 270 m, Descent 380 m – Walking time 3 – 4 hLevel 2+
20/04/2021TuesdayMagnificent Sandwood Bay9.5 miles, 15 km – Ascent 360 m, Descent 360 m – Walking time 4.5 hLevel 2+
21/04/2021WednesdayBeinn Dearg Loop and the ‘famine’ wall12.3 miles, 20 km – Ascent 1066 m, Descent 1066 m – Walking time 7 hLevel 4
22/04/2021ThursdayUllapool Hill and Beinn Eilideach Loop8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 575 m, Descent 575 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 2+
23/04/2021FridayQuinag and a magnificent ridge walk6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 750 m, Descent 750 m – Walking time 4.5 – 5 hLevel 3+
24/04/2021SaturdayNavigation and Mountain Safety DayEASY
25/04/2021SundayLoch Toll an Lochain, a Corrie not to miss6.2 miles, 10 km – Ascent 270 m, Descent 380 m – Walking time 3 – 4 hLevel 2+
26/04/2021MondayBone Caves to Traligill Caves and Inchnadampf6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 400 m, Descent 470 m – Walking time 4 hLevel 2+
27/04/2021TuesdayCul Mor, one of the highest peaks in Assynt8 miles, 13 km – Ascent 670 m, Descent 670 m – Walking time 5 hLevel 3
28/04/2021WednesdayBeinn Dearg Loop and the ‘famine’ wall12.3 miles, 20 km – Ascent 1066 m, Descent 1066 m – Walking time 7 hLevel 4
29/04/2021ThursdayStac Pollaidh at sunset2.75 miles, 4.5 km – Ascent 470 m, Descent 470 m – Walking time 2.5 -3 hLevel 2+
30/04/2021FridayQuinag and a magnificent ridge walk6.5 miles, 10 km – Ascent 750 m, Descent 750 m – Walking time 4.5 – 5 hLevel 3+

2021 – Walks around Ullapool

All McKenzie Mountaineering – Guided Walking Adventure walks and courses are limited to 7 places, to give you a great experience and to minimise our impact on the environment.

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COVID-19 Payment Policy Update – 14/01/2021

As the situation regarding COVID-19 is still very uncertain and holidays are booked very short notice we want to be more flexible with our COVID-19 Payment Policy for the coming month and 2021 for you.

We decided to update our payment and refund policy even further in regards to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation.

To make it easier for all new bookings for trips taken between now and the whole of 2021, we take the usual 20 % trip deposit at the time of booking but this is refundable.

Any trip longer than 3 days, the balance has to be paid 8 weeks before as usual. This will be refunded in full including deposit if a cancellation because of COVID-19 is necessary.

All walking holidays shorter than 3 days the full payment has to be made at the time of booking. Nevertheless, the payment is fully refundable until 24 hours before the Walking Adventure is commencing.

If you have to cancel without a COVID-19 situation, cancellation policies are shown in each booking widget.

For our 1 Day and 3 Day Walking Adventures, we have a policy of free cancellation until 24 hours before the walk/trip starts.

For our 7+ walking adventure trips, these are between 3 days and 2 weeks before a trip commences.

If we have to cancel for guideline reasons, illness or travel restrictions you will receive a full refund of deposit and balance as soon as possible after our or your cancellation.

This COVID-19 policy will be in place until the 31st December 2021 and is valid for all new Tours that we run between January 2021 until January 2022.

We will review the situation weekly and if there is further uncertainty after this date we may extend this policy well in advance and give notice here.

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COVID-19 Payment Policy now valid until Jan 2022

As the situation regarding COVID-19 is still very uncertain and holidays are booked very short notice we want to be more flexible with our COVID-19 Payment Policy for the coming month and 2021 for you.

We decided to update our payment and refund policy even further in regards to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation.

To make it easier for all new bookings for trips taken between October 2020 and the whole of 2021, we take the usual 20 – 25 % trip deposit at the time of booking but this is now refundable.

The balance is only due on the day the activity is commencing (if the trip is not longer than 3 days). This should give you and us a much more flexible approach if there are any changes in guidelines or travel restrictions.

Any trip longer than 3 days, the balance has to be paid 8 weeks before as usual. This will be refunded in full including deposit if a cancellation because of COVID-19 is necessary.

If we have to cancel for guideline reasons, illness or travel restrictions you will receive a full refund of deposit and balance as soon as possible after our or your cancellation.

This COVID-19 policy will be in place until the 31st December 2021 and is valid for all new Tours that we run between October 2020 and January 2022. 

We will review the situation daily and if there is further uncertainty after this date we may extend this policy well in advance and give notice here.

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Further update to payment and refund policy regarding COVID-19 (valid until 31st October 2020)

We decided to change our payment and refund policy further in regards to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation.

To make it easier for all new bookings for trips taken between July and October 2020, we take the usual 20 – 25 % trip deposit at the time of booking but this is now refundable. You can cancel any time before the trip without any explanation and we will refund the deposit in full.

The balance is only due on the day the activity is commencing. This should give you and us a much more flexible approach if there are any changes in guidelines or travel restrictions.

If we have to cancel for guideline reasons, illness or travel restrictions you will receive a full refund of deposit and balance as soon as possible after our cancellation.

This COVID-19 policy will be in place until the 31st October and valid for all new Tours that we run between July and October 2020. We will review the situation daily and if there is further uncertainty after this date we may extend this policy well in advance and give notice here.

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For your next adventure in the Great Outdoors!

Hi everyone, after a lot of consideration we decided to create this crowdfunding pledge page as a pay forward scheme for future walking trips with us.


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We know so many people are super keen to get back to enjoying walking in the great outdoors and we can’t wait to get back to guiding and sharing the experiences with you, so as an incentive, we are offering 25% on top of everything that is pledged. So, for example, a £50 pledge would be issued as a voucher with a value of £62.50.

We will send you an e-voucher which can be used on any trip including tailor-made within the next 5 years.

We will also enter every pledge into a fantastic prize draw at the end of the crowdfunding! Please take the time to have a look at our page and watch the short video. Thanking you in anticipation 🙏.

We will update the crowdfunding page regularly with news and Interesting content! Click on the link here to see our page.