Outdoor Adventure
What you can expect
Venture off the beaten path across the stunning landscapes near Dundreggan, exploring rewilding in the most dramatic way. This is a truly unique experience, uncovering what rewilding is all about, through days spent up in the mountains and out on the water.
We’ll explore some of the most remote and least-visited corners of the Dundreggan Estate, gaining first-hand insight into Trees for Life’s rewilding work. We’ll also head into Glen Affric to climb Munros and experience the exceptional Highland landscapes that inspired the charity’s creation. Next, we’ll journey west from Dundreggan, to walk the breathtaking glaciated peaks of Kintail, and be part of these living Gaelic landscapes.
If you’re interested in our work to restore missing species such as beavers, you’ll love the chance to experience it directly. Enjoy a day’s canoe trip led by Trees for Life’s own Beaver Officer, and see this restoration story from the water.
Midweek, you’ll have a free day to explore at your own pace, and we’re always happy to offer recommendations!
Who is Outdoor Adventure for?
Adults looking for an adventurous experience, with hillwalking and canoeing in stunning locations across the northern Scottish Highlands
This residential will involve serious mountain days. Expect walks of 7-9hrs, around 16km/10 miles distance, and up to 1,500m/5,000ft ascent. Terrain will be rough mountain paths; pathless, rough, boggy ground; steep sections, and some exposed ridges for which surefootedness and a head for heights is required. No special requirements for canoeing. Walks will be led by experienced Mountain Leaders, and canoe trip will be led by qualified canoe guides from Adventure Highland.
Outdoor Adventure Dates
Sunday 21 – Saturday 27 June 2026
Single occupancy room: £1750
Shared occupancy twin or double room: £2800 (£1400pp)
Maximum 8 participants
Outdoor Adventure Itinerary
You will receive a finalised itinerary and kit list via email in the fortnight ahead of the residential. All meals are included and will be served in our An Nead café or as a packed lunch to take with you. Please note: activities, locations, and timings may be subject to change.
| Day One – Outdoor Adventure – Arrive and introductions (2.30pm) – Introductory rewilding walk, including tree nursery tour – Check in to rooms, and free time to settle and unpack – Dinner – Evening walk |
| Day Two – Outdoor Adventure – Breakfast and collect packed lunches (8 – 9am) – Dundreggan Estate walk, exploring some of the more remote, far-flung reaches of our estate. Visit sites of natural regeneration, tree planting exclosures, ancient woodland, and shielings. Learn to identify some of Dundreggan’s special flora and fauna. Hopefully get onto high ground for views across the estate, and over towards the places we’ll visit later in the week! Terrain: majority will be pathless. Rough woodland paths, rough heather and bracken, boggy heathland, some short steep climbs, and stream crossings. – Free time – Dinner – Optional fire and lichen dying, or film screening of Riverwoods |
| Day Three – Outdoor Adventure – Breakfast and collect packed lunches (7 – 8am) – Departure in minibus (8am) – Mountain day: Munro in Glen Affric – discover the environment that first inspired the foundation of Trees for Life. Learn about the makings of this landscape, from its geological origins and glacial history, to its celebrated Caledonian forest and the work taking place to shape this landscape’s future. An enjoyable and truly rewarding climb, with a summit offering panoramic views. Terrain: boggy approach, including stream crossings, followed by steep rocky ridges. – Return to Dundreggan (5.30 – 7pm) – Dinner – Free time |
| Day Four – Outdoor Adventure – Breakfast (8 – 9am) – Day off: This is your chance to explore under your own steam – we are very happy to provide recommendations for things to do in the local area! Lunch is included, so let us know the day before what your plans are – if you’ll be out all day, we can make you up a packed lunch, or if you’ll be around Dundreggan at lunchtime, we’ll give you a voucher to redeem in our An Nead café. – Dinner – Free time |
| Day Five – Outdoor Adventure – Breakfast and collect packed lunches (8 – 9am) – Departure in minibus (9am) – Canoe trip: Trees for Life’s Beaver Officer will take us out for a day on the water, learning about our current work on reintroducing missing species. A remarkable way of experiencing this area’s stunning scenery, with the possibility of spotting all sorts of species, such as otters, eagles, salmon, trout, osprey, and many more. – Return to Dundreggan (4 – 5pm) – Dinner – Free time |
| Day Six – Outdoor Adventure – Breakfast and collect packed lunches (7.30 – 8.30am) – Departure in minibus (8.30am) – Mountain day: Munro in Kintail – we will explore the spectacular spiky ridges of this area, with a focus on the past people of this area, and use the mountains’ Gaelic placenames to bring the stories of this landscape to life. Amongst the most dramatic landscapes in Scotland, this area provides classic ridge walks in a stunning environment. Terrain: steep and rugged mountain paths. Possible stream crossings; there may be optional scrambling. – Dinner – Cèilidh – swap your walking boots for your dancing shoes! A lively evening of music, dancing and good craic, that will be opened up to the public – a final celebration of your stay at Dundreggan. |
| Day Seven – Outdoor Adventure – Breakfast (8 – 9am) – Check out of accommodation by 10am. Feel free to stay longer at Dundreggan, and continue to explore! |
Accommodation
Immerse yourself in the Caledonian forest with six nights in our accommodation, An Spiris. Stay in the double or twin en-suite rooms and relax in the comfortable and cosy communal space. Towels and bed linen are provided, and a boot room is available for drying outdoor gear.
Please get in touch if you would like to extend your stay (arriving sooner or staying extra nights) in An Spiris. The residentials have been scheduled to align with public bus timetables.