Unforgettable and inspiring small walking group adventures
We specialise in a variety of exciting trips and tours including long-distance trails, multi-activity days, hill walking group adventures from one day to multi-day trips in the Scottish mountains as well as walking tours further afield. Our adventures range from very small group walking trips in a variety of destinations to 1 day walks from our base in Ullapool.
We aim to promote the beauty of the great outdoors and mountain environment whilst giving you an inspiring experience.
From the Scottish Highlands & Islands to guided walking trips in the Canaries, Spain and the Alps, you will find your next dream walking adventure here. We can also organise private departures and tailor-made treks for any destination you wish as a solo walking tour, private group adventure or bespoke family walking adventure.
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COVID-19 Measures until further notice
- Free cancellation for all-day trips up to 24h before for COVID-19 related issues
- Amended payment policy
- Easy cancellation online by yourself if needed
- Free easy transferable bookings to the same or different day/trip in the future
- Free hand-sanitiser in our vans and on walks
- Face mask worn at all times while on transfer in our 9 -seater van’s
- Own transport possible to most walks or on multi-day trips
- A COVID-19 risk assessment has been done for transport and walking
- ‘We are good to go’ badge holder from VisitScotland
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What people say about us our Guided Walking Adventures
Myself and 4 friends had the best day with Rosie in a walk to the Traligill and Bone Caves! Rosie was so patient along the way, taking time to talk... read more
May 17, 2022
Just back from a two day navigation & map/compass reading course with Ben. He is sooo knowledgeable & extremely patient with two novice hill walkers, he has given us the... read more
May 8, 2022
Vilson B
30/08/2021
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We enjoyed a great walk up Stac Pollaidh with Pete as our guide. We thoroughly enjoyed it and found Pete to be very knowledgable and great company. Rosie recommended a fabulous restaurant in the area which we enjoyed on the last night of our honeymoon. Thank you Rosie! We will certainly book again with McKenzie Mountaineering next time we are in the Highlands.
Jill Brunsdon
04/05/2021
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I contacted them enquiring whether they were able to run a days activity which was not shown on their website and they immediately set the day up for me. Couldn't be more helpful. Fully recommend them and shall definitely use them again in the future to arrange further trips, next time maybe 4-5 days hiking/scrambling in the mountains.
Peter Davies
02/11/2020
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Rosie and Ben’s is a true slice of paradise. Phenomenal views, location, and walks straight out of the house. They could not have been more hospitable - the rooms are comfortable and spacious, yet the house is really cosy. Wood-burner... roll-top bath... breakfast of champions. Perfect for anyone who wants to hit the hills or just relax. See you again soon for sure!
Phil Hayes
15/10/2020
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It is always difficult to select where are the best places to walk when you go for a hike in an unfamiliar location. I found this out to our cost when walking last week around Wick. Plenty of Boggy/soaked ground to traverse and a plethora of barbed wire to be navigated.
No such problem the week before in the Ullapool area. We had teamed up with Ben & Rosie and asked them to take us on some interesting and challenging walks in the Ullapool area. They did a lot of research for us on suitable challenges that still avoided the worst of the weather and the ground conditions and gave us a miriad of options to choose from. McKenzie, having the resources to do linear walk also helped massively to open up the possibilites which we, on our own, would not have been able to accomplish easily.
Well done you two and thank you for making it a trip to remember.
Phil & Helen
Alicia Engelbrecht
04/01/2020
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Rebekah Hancock Lashley
07/05/2019
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Spent a week with Rosie and Ben while on a geology trip to the GeoPark. Such great people, really friendly and helpful and super hosts. The views from kitchen and deck were stunning, all the way to the head of Loch Broom. The mountains around are fantastic and only a 5 min drive into Ullapool which is great. Really good shops and fantastic fish restaurants. Fascinating history and great feel.
If you’re up that way their B and B is amazing and worth every penny. I’d give 8 stars if there were any!!
Laura Harris
13/07/2018
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I did a 3 day mountaineering trip including Ben Nevis, Rosie was professional, friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip the highlight of my year. I will definitely be back again! West Highland way 2019!
Brian Geddes
22/05/2018
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Walked the west highland way last week with Ben and Rosie. I had a magic time on the walk and climbed Ben Nevis via Carn Mor Dearg Arete.
Thanks again you 2 and Corrie for a great time.
See you again soon.
Martin Biermann
11/11/2017
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Bin mit Benni und Rosie schon den West Highland Way sowie den Arran Coastal Way gelaufen, es waren beide male wunderschöne Wanderungen durch die Atemberaubenden Landschaften Schottlands!
Die beiden kümmern sich wunderbar um ihre Gäste, man kann sich einfach fallen lassen und das Wandern genießen.
Vielen Lieben Dank für die tollen Urlaubstage.
Dagmar Rhein
15/09/2017
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Tolle Wanderwoche auf Mull und Skye mit Euch! Gut organisiert- genau auf uns abgestimmt -mit eindrucksvollen Touren und sehr netten Unterkünften.
Danke !
Chris Horry
01/06/2019
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Have just got home from doing the West Highland way with Rosie, Ben and the new friends that we have made. Excellent 7 days that was hard work but enjoyable. Rosie and Ben go out of their way to make sure that everything goes along smoothly and nothing is too much in terms of making sure their clients are looked after. Would definitely use them again on future on specialty trips. Sorry the week had to end. Thank you Rosie Ben and Corrie.
Laura Tweedy Harris
12/07/2018
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Absolutely fantastic time, first time doing a hiking holiday and I cannot wait to go again, and I will only go with McKenzie now! Knowledgeable, friendly, professional. Rosie was just lovely (I'm sure Ben is too but I didn't meet him �). Roll on next year!
Caroline McQueen-Stewart
03/06/2018
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Absolutely brilliant time on the West Highland Way in May 2018. Rosie & Ben are fantastic guides; Organised, informative, friendly and funny. The trip was filled with lots of facts & stories along the way, new friendships were made, gazzillions of beautiful photos taken and we were made to feel so well looked after from the first footstep to the very last. By the end of the trip we really felt like a wee family and were all very sad to part and make our ways home... I even missed Corrie dog drooling on my leg! Can't recommend these guys enough! x
Dagmar Rhein
15/09/2017
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Wir waren eine Woche mit Rosie, Ben und Corrie auf Mull und Skye wandern.Die Tour war für uns super ausgearbeitet und perfekt organisiert 👏 Danke euch 👍
Diane Blood
26/06/2017
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Just back from a great week's walking with friends on Skye and Mull. Really knowledgeable, relaxed guiding, tailored to suit by the brilliant Rosie (and Corrie) who took us to some wonderful places, different each day. Fantastic!
Brian M Geddes
09/05/2017
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I have spent the last 8 days with Ben, Rosie & Corrie walking the west highland way and climbing Ben Nevis.
Thanks for a very well organised tour, great accommodation, great food, great weather and excellent company. Both Rosie and Ben are excellent guides and Corrie made sure everybody was safe.
A well done to Vicky Piper and cooper for doing so well.
Thank you for a magic week
See you soon
Moira McFarlane
08/06/2016
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Had the most AMAZING time with Rosie, Ben & Corrie the wonderdog on the West Highland Way in May. Cannot recommend Mckenzie Mountainering enough! We have all signed up for adventure no2 in September! Thanks guys for a trip to remember x
Gill Martin
03/06/2016
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If you are looking for expert guidance along the West Highland Way Mckenzie Mountaineering should be your choice. Rosie and Ben are two of the most experienced, knowledgeable, fun and gorgeous guides you could possibly ask for. Excellent organisation, accommodation and informative guidance throughout this sublime trip through Bonnie Scotland.
David Cavey Kowal
31/05/2016
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Just finished my 4th West Highland Way and my first with Mckenzie Mountaineering and I had tears in my eyes when it ended. What a brilliant week. Brilliant people, unbelievably amazing weather all excellently run by Ben and Rosie with a little help from Corrie the dog who corralled us along the way making sure we were all together. New friends made and great memories forged.
Highly recommended 😀
Dorothée Schwind
25/07/2015
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