Outdoor Adventure
& Discovery

Helping you explore the great outdoors with guided walks, adventures & experiences.

Find your freedom in a safe environment.

Whether you’re new to nature, an outdoor enthusiast, or a seasoned explorer, we can lead you on your next adventure in Argyll & throughout Scotland.

Local Knowledge & Experience

Make the most of the great outdoors with a guide! We not only have extensive experience to keep you safe from harm and worry-free, but also local knowledge about those hidden gems and the stories behind them.

New Skills & Discoveries

If you’re upping your adventure game, we can create or lead bespoke walks and challenges to help you reach your goals. Or if you’re just finding your feet, our navigation courses, foraging walks and coaching will help you learn new skills, discover new experiences and gain confidence in the great outdoors.

Lasting Memories

Whether on holiday or an expedition, we are committed to creating energising experiences that respect the natural environment and leave you with happy memories that will last a lifetime. You can even bring your canine companion - dogs are welcome on many of our walks.


Meet Your Guide: Heather

Shortlisted in 'The Great Outdoors (TGO) Magazine 'Extra Mile' Award 2018', for her services as a guide, Heather Thomas-Smith is an experienced Mountain Leader with a passion for the outdoors.

That passion has taken her across the globe, with experiences ranging from self-supported backpacks across Scotland, to long distance treks in Asia, the Andes and Himalayas. After leading UK-wide challenges from her some time home in the North of England, Heather has returned to Scotland, where she delights in sharing the landscape and heathery hills of Argyll that she has enjoyed since childhood.

Heather’s wide knowledge base - including Mountain Rescue, DofE and Outdoor First Aid - equips her in leading bespoke trips for small groups, families and individuals of all experience levels. Her bespoke services are available throughout Scotland and the UK.

Read Heather’s Story
“We want to enable you to get out there, fall in love with nature AND feel fabulous!” - Heather

Heathery Heights offers bespoke guided walks for individuals, small groups, and families seeking adventure and solace in the beauty of our natural landscapes. Explore rocky coasts carved by time, wild sandy beaches, ancient woodlands, historic remains and the rugged mountains, lochs and glens that create this complex tapestry.

Whether you want a day to find peace in nature by the sea, to challenge yourself on a round of Wainwrights, bag a Munro, or enjoy a walking holiday in beautiful Argyll - Heathery Heights will always welcome you with a friendly, attentive service.

We save you both time and worry on holiday as we lead you to hidden gems and secret spots, imparting our local knowledge, while keeping you safe and improving your outdoor confidence along the way!

For learning experiences, Heathery Heights also offers a range of outdoor skills courses and training for various experience levels. From basic hill skills and foraging days from our base in Argyll, to bespoke coaching, night navigation training and backpacking skills. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced outdoor enthusiast, we can lead you on your next adventure - either hire your personal guide for the day or book a place on one of our upcoming events or experiences.

Testimonials

I have worked with Heather on several occasions and have always found her to be highly competent and exceedingly professional. Her experience and qualifications makes her, in my opinion, one of the most dedicated mountain leaders I know. I have no qualms whatsoever in recommending her to anyone in need of a guide or leader in any mountainous aream.
- Sean Whittle, Experienced trainer in remote and urban first aid and incident management.
Transitions UK is a charity working with disadvantaged young people. A team of nine of us went on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise funds and Heather was our guide for the day. We were delighted. I cannot speak too highly of Heather's expertise, knowledge and leadership. She was incredibly patient with our less fit members and a fount of information and knowledge about the area. She is a pleasure to be with and a real asset to any trekking or walking group. I thoroughly recommend her to you.
- Ron Overton MBA, Chief Executive, Transitions UK
I would just like to say a HUGE thank you to Heather, who was our guide for the 3 peaks on the 17th of June. She managed to get all of us round in 13 hours in 25+ degree heat! She was obviously so passionate about the outdoors and knew so much about the local area and landmarks, and even showed us hidden pot holes we would have never have known to look in. She kept us motivated and really took care of us on the steep climbs up some of the mountains. Heather also walked with me when I fell behind (which was ALOT) and kept me going when I had nothing left in me to give. She made the whole experience so much more enjoyable, and I don't think I could have done it without her.
- E. B.
Heather (and Rowan!) thanks for a brilliant day today - really appreciate it.
- Victoria G
"Brilliant day really enjoyed it, just what I needed - 'breath of fresh air'. I learned a lot and would very much like to do more tuition days with you, I shall play about in the coming days with the compass/map then we can regroup, your teaching technique I feel is relaxed, confident, informative and very comfortable, so 10/10 !! Big, big thanks. Great day, hope to do more."

- Willie
In 2014 my company Manheim Remarketing asked 20 plus staff to attempt the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Heather and her colleague had the unfortunate task of one, getting as many as she could around the course and two in the fastest time for the more fit in our team. I cannot highly recommend her enough and found her to be very motivating, experienced, strong, great communicator and leader. Above all, a thoroughly nice person. I look forward to keeping in touch with her and to our next adventure.
- Nigel Wedgwood

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