Alladale’s vast expanse allows guests to experience Scotland in its wildest form. We offer a wide range of activities that allow you to take a deep breath and be at one with the environment, to get closer to the natural world and to reconnect with yourself.
So whether you’re staying at one of our beautiful lodges or venturing up from nearby Inverness, we’re sure you’ll find an activity to allow you make the most of the natural beauty in the Scottish Highlands.
“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”
JOHN MUIR
Scottish Naturalist, Author, Environmental Philosopher and Advocate of Preservation of Wilderness
Head out into the Reserve to indulge your passions, or book guided activities to enrich your stay*. Alladale is your utopia, just waiting to be explored. Our well-stocked boot room has wellington and hiking boots available for all sizes, along with backpacks and water bottles.
* Please note that all outdoor activities on the reserve are seasonal and subject to weather conditions.
Alladale’s hills and glens offer a wild spectacle for hikers of all skill levels. Wander through the most northerly stand of original Caledonian forest, take a stroll over to the historic Croick Church, or hike up to Glun Liath ridge for a once-in-a-lifetime view of both the East and West coasts of Scotland. There are recommended walks for different fitness levels, and Highlands hiking trail maps are always available.
Guided walks available by arrangement.
Over the years, Alladale’s rewilding programme has led to an increase in species that can be observed. Look to the skies for golden eagles, search the stony tops for ptarmigan and hares, whilst keeping your eye out for our native red squirrel and black grouse in the forested glens. This is a landscape in recovery, where nature is returning.
In nature lies inspiration. Photographers of all skill levels will be awed by Alladale’s panoramic glens, the untamed rivers, the old-growth and recovering forests. You can capture images of red deer stags on the mountains, Atlantic salmon leaping in the waterfalls, or set out onto the reserve at first light to capture the stunning landscape at sunrise. Away from light pollution, Alladale is one of the best places for astrophotography in the UK.
Alladale offers brown trout fly fishing in our many glacial lochs. Whether you are a seasoned fisher, or interested in giving it a try, Alladale is the ideal place. For the beginner, you can book an instructional, guided fishing session with one of our Rangers.
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For competent cyclists, we have over 15 well-maintained mountain bikes, and 6 e-bikes available for rent, allowing you to enjoy miles of stunning Highland scenery. Cycle to Deanich Lodge along Glen Mor to get a taste of the rough beauty and solitude Alladale has to offer. Explore the track along Glen Alladale and experience its majestic surroundin
Alladale’s peaty bogs and old-growth woodlands are a cornucopia for the budding forager, and depending on the season, you can also discover a wide range of wild mushrooms. Led by Alladale’s foraging guide, this experience is a fantastic way to appreciate nature’s gifts.
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Reset your mind and body with a wild swim in one of Alladale’s lochs, or dip into the Carron or Alladale River; the water really is some of the purest you will find anywhere in the UK.
Guests cannot leave Scotland without tasting some of our best whisky. Enjoy an exclusive on site tasting, hosted by an expert from a local distillery. Delight in the subtle differences between whiskies, and learn how the taste of each individual whisky has developed.
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Clay pigeon shooting offers guests a competitive activity over a couple of hours. Alladale’s rangers are on hand to help you hone your skills.
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On an expertly guided tour of the Reserve, you’ll venture down both of Alladale’s reforested glens and soak up the stunning views. You’ll learn about the restoration work underway, visiting the reforestation areas and spotting native wildlife, all in the company of Alladale’s skilled and knowledgable rangers.
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Our experienced resident beauty therapist Lorraine Anderson will visit you at Alladale on your request. She specialises in various massages and beauty treatments, such as Swedish full body massages, facials, microdermabrasion treatments, waxing, eye and nail treatments. Make the time to pamper yourself.
We host an amazing range of events and retreats, specially designed to allow you to experience wild nature while exploring your passions.
Listen and learn how to be in a deep relationship with the sacred land that surrounds us, be it through yoga, hiking, biking and more.
Embrace the first days of summer and embark upon a range of seasonal activities, from foraging to fly-fishing.
This photographic retreat offers the opportunity to perfect your photographic technique in the field: learn composition from acclaimed fine art photographer Max Milligan; build your technical skills and feast your senses in the Highlands’ most picturesque rewilding destination.
Connect with life’s ancient roots and absorb the magic of the present moment, embracing Scotland in its wildest form.
Weeklong Alladale trips with Yoga By Allison feature twice daily yoga and meditation, guided hikes, all in an otherworldly remote setting. The ideal restorative retreat.
Perfectly positioned in the Heart of the Highlands, Alladale is the ideal base from which to experience this stunning part of Scotland. When you’re not relishing in the remote beauty of the Reserve, there are boundless opportunities to explore further afield.
Journey beyond the Reserve and embrace the entire landscape through our selection of ‘Highland Trips’, handpicked by custodian Paul Lister.
Please contact our Lodge & Hospitality Manager Stuart to discuss your bespoke stay.
Email: enquiries@alladale.com • Enquiries: +44 (0)7709 749395 • Lodge: +44 (0)1863 755338
Alternatively, you can also complete our quick online enquiry form.