Royal Deeside & Cairngorms Guided Walks
Discover the landscapes, wildlife and stories of the Cairngorms with a local guide.
Explore the Cairngorms with Local Experts
Hillgoers is based in Royal Deeside, with experienced guides based across the Cairngorms and throughout Scotland. We’ll create a walk around your interests, ability and available time — whether that means a gentle Highland walk, discovering the area’s wildlife and history, or heading higher into the mountains.
Choose Your Cairngorms Experience
Royal Deeside
Historic estates, ancient pinewoods and beautiful Highland landscapes, from Balmoral to Braemar and beyond.
Forests, Lochs & Wildlife
Wander through ancient pinewoods, beside Highland lochs and through landscapes rich in wildlife.
Mountains & Munros
Head into the high Cairngorms for a memorable mountain day, from accessible summits to classic Munros.
Walks to Inspire You
From relaxed forest and lochside walks to historic estates and mountain days, here are a few ideas for exploring the Cairngorms with us.
Balmoral Cairns
Walk through the Caledonian pinewoods of the Balmoral Estate and discover the historic cairns built by the Royal Family to commemorate significant events. Rich in history and surrounded by beautiful Highland scenery, this is one of Royal Deeside’s most distinctive guided walks.
Glenmore & the Green Lochan
Explore the ancient Caledonian pinewoods around Glenmore, following trails towards the beautiful An Lochan Uaine, known as the Green Lochan, and the historic Ryvoan Pass. The walk can be tailored to your day, with options to continue towards Loch Morlich or climb higher for wider views across the Cairngorms.
Loch Muick
Walk through the spectacular landscape of Glen Muick to one of Royal Deeside’s best known lochs, surrounded by the high Cairngorm mountains. With its Royal connections, abundant wildlife and views towards Lochnagar, Loch Muick is a wonderful way to experience the character of this part of the National Park.
A Walk to Suit You
You don’t need to be an experienced hillwalker to explore the Cairngorms with us. Our guided walks can range from gentle half-day experiences on good paths to full mountain days, with the route planned around your experience, fitness, interests and available time.