Hike and Wild Camp on the Isle of Rùm

Each guide holds the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor Certificate - having been assessed and approved by Mountain Training UK. This is the highest professional certification for Summer Mountaineering in Great Britain. They all hold First Aid certifications as well.

Yes. As the mountain weather on Rùm can be unpredictable your guide will be making regular decisions regarding which routes to take, particularly on Day 4 for the traverse of the Rùm Cuillin. If the conditions are not good, the traverse can be shortened so that you hike half of the range, including the two highest points which is still a tough but brilliant day! There is also a coastal hike to Kinloch if conditions are so bad as to not allow any part of the Cuillin to be attempted. Your guide will make the ultimate decision on routes based on safety considerations. There will be two guides on the trip, allowing for the group to break off if some people wish to tackle the Cuillin ridge, while others wish to take the easier coastal route back to Kinloch.

Midges are very tiny winged flies, often found in Northern Scotland between May and October when conditions are damp, humid and warmish. While they don’t have a great reputation, they generally aren’t as bad as they are made out to be: they can be an annoyance, but they don’t carry any diseases. So they're pretty harmless, apart from a small itchy red bite.

You don’t really get midges on Rùm, as it’s often too windy – they can’t fly in anything more than a light wind, so on breezy days you're unlikely to be bothered by them.

There are preventative measures you can take if you do find there are some midges around. Wear white or light-coloured clothing – midges are drawn to dark colours. Use a repellent, such as Smidge (a DEET-free insect repellent developed in Scotland) – Avon's Skin So Soft is also often recommended as an effective deterrent. Antihistamine creams or tablets will help with any itchy bites. Whilst midges are so small that they can pass through a mosquito net, you can buy 'midge-proof' head nets made with a fine mesh that will keep them away.

You'll be filling up your water bottle throughout the trip from burns and rivers that flow down from the Rùm Cuillin. These are safe to drink directly from, with no water treatment necessary. Make sure to bring along a reusable water bottle. In Kinloch you'll be able to fill up from the islands tap water supply, which again is safe to drink from.

This trip visits locations which can be considered to be remote, where the travel time to the nearest medical facility is likely to be above 12 hours, even with outside assistance. Outside communications in some locations may be limited. An evacuation may require a change of route from the originally planned one and the use of a support vehicle, either privately owned or public transport by land, air or water, to reach a point of medical care. Additional consideration should be given by and to those with pre-existing medical conditions with specific care needs and should be raised with your host before the trip. Those with pre-existing medical conditions should also seek guidance from a health professional prior to travelling. Should you experience health issues during your trip you should inform your guide immediately so the proper care can be provided. All travellers should have suitable and adequate travel insurance in place to provide cover for potential additional costs.

You will set up tents provided by your host in remote locations with amazing opportunities for star gazing. You will be assisted by your guide to set up camp if you don’t have previous experience. Because the campsites are in pristine, wild areas, there are no bathroom or shower facilities. Expect to go to the toilet outdoors and wash in the (very cold!) sea. Your group will be following the leave-no-trace principles of camping as best as possible in the situation, so no waste will be left behind - everything needs to be packed and taken with you. This is real wild camping, and whilst outdoor toileting is all part of a wilderness adventure, it can have a negative impact on the surrounding environment, if not practiced carefully. For those who have periods, we have also written a handy guide, to help you manage these whilst adventuring.

This trip takes place in environments where wild animals are present in their natural environment, where protections and controls on their movement may be limited or non-existent. Some species may be dangerous, venomous, or unpredictable. Sightings are a privilege – but safety is key. Always follow your guide’s instructions and any posted signage.

We recommend considering your comfort around wildlife and discussing any concerns with your host before travel, particularly if you have allergies, phobias, or related health conditions.

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Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

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The weather in the Western Isles can easily offer all four seasons in one day so you should be prepared as such. Your guides will be assessing the weather constantly and will adjust the route based on wind and wet weather predictions. Weather is important for the Cuillin traverse with wet rock taking twice as long to cross as dry rock so this will be factored into the plan for the day. It's important to bring good waterproof clothing, dry bags and ideally Goretex hiking boots - see the kit list for more detail.