About
Welcome to Beinn Loch. I'm Myles – a mountaineer based in the Scottish Highlands. I'm fortunate enough to have blended my day job as a university academic with being the Director of Beinn Loch.
I founded Beinn Loch because I kept meeting people who felt that sometimes life moves too fast, but the Highland mountains, lochs, and rivers have a way of slowing things down again. So, Beinn Loch is all about helping those who love the outdoors and want to make the most of their time visiting the Highlands.
There are suggested itineraries on the Scottish Highlands webpage, but all the trips run by Beinn Loch have flexible dates and locations to fit with your schedule. There really is something for everyone here in the Highlands, any time of year.
Send me a message about your wish-list or any of the listed trips.
Qualifications
Years of experience
Summer Mountain Leader
Winter Mountain Leader
Aspirant International Mountain Leader
Paddlesport Leader (Canoe)
Outdoor emergency first aid qualified
Off-site safety management certificate
Professional indemnity insurance
Member of Mountain Training Association
PhD Risk and Disaster Reduction
10+
Learn something new
Beinn Loch doesn't just provided guided hikes. We also provide skills courses and wildlife tours. Get in touch to find out more.
Learn to navigate
Beinn Loch is an accredited provider of the National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS). Learn to navigate in the outdoors in just two days! You can book onto one of our courses here.
Wildlife tours
The Scottish Highlands are home to thousands of species, including Red Squirrels, Wildcats, and Golden Eagles (pictured). Join us for a tour of some of the best wildlife locations Scotland has.
Keen to explore the hills all year round? Learn the skills needed to safely enjoy the winter mountain environments, including how to use an ice axe, crampons, and winter navigation techniques.
Winter mountaineering skills
Beinn Loch
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