Intro to Mountaineering on the Isle of Skye

Epic adventure on the Isle of Skye. Our guides were brilliant, particularly John, and created an itinerary for us which fit our experience, intentions and the awful weather! We climbed the Inaccessible Pinnacle on the first day, and then did two other climbs on the other days (Lochan Traverse and then Pinnacle Ridge). Both days were challenging, and but were made possible with such supportive and knowledgeable guides. There was a problem with the guesthouse booking, so we stayed at a beautiful self-catering cottage in Portree. There were plenty of places to eat, although do book a table in advance as the island is very busy. I can't recommend this adventure highly enough. It was a challenging but well-supported and fun introduction to mountaineering. Five stars to John the guide!

Awesome few days mountaineering on Skye! Be ready for a challenge and don't expect to follow the itinerary given the unpredictable Scottish weather. We conquered the In Pin on day 1 - quite an experience for someone new to climbing! Felt in safe hands with the guides. John was phenomenal offering so many tips and so much support. Highly recommend this trip.

Sick trip! Definitely go :)

This trip was amazing! Connor and his team did a great job at tailoring the trip to the group's needs. The highlight of the trip were rock climbing the Chiogh and of course the In Pinn. Would highly recommend, regardless of the level of rock climbing experience.

I had an amazing time on the trip on the Isle of Skye, the instructors were caring, knowledgeable and tailored the trip to cater our needs and experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone although I will say not to expect the literary on MBA to be much like you will experience. This is not the fault of the host or instructors, it's more to do with catering to the weather and the groups capabilities and desires for the course. MBA stated on the first day we would do a shorter day, instead we climbed pinnacle ridge which although was amazing, completely wiped me out as it a very long hard day for my self. But this was the choice myself and the group made ourselves, so again the instructors listened to us, asked our previous experience and made evaluations based on this. John the instructor I was with for the weekend was not only leading us, but teaching all the time and caring us for us all the way. Definitely recommend this trip. I just advice to be honest about your fittest and expect quite a challenge, Also Connor makes great porridge in the morning and will loosen your climbing gear if you don't eat it (kidding)

My adventure was absolutely incredible. It was one of the most exhilarating and terrifying experiences of my life...

The Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Hills really speak for themselves as a destination - it is simply a breath-taking part of the UK and the world, and never failed to impress me with it's sheer awesomeness over the course of the adventure.

However, what really brought the trip to life was Connor and his team who were simply fantastic. They really were masters in their field; sharing their experiences, teaching us the ropes (!) incredibly well and accommodating everyone by moulding the trip around what the group and the individual teams wanted to do. Despite finding myself in some of the scariest situations I've ever faced - clinging to the side of a mountain (fully kitted up with ropes and harness, though, of course!) - Connor and the team always had me feeling like I was in safe hands. The instructors are what really justify the cost of this particular trip: I have learnt a lot about mountaineering and about myself.

Connor was a great orchestrator of the itinerary and events throughout the weekend, too, and made sure we were always getting the best experience out of it. He's also a great cook which definitely helped in the mornings with his daily briefing and pep talks! He also kept the group dynamic strong with his own anecdotes and questions and making sure everyone was included.

The group itself was well-rounded with individuals all from different backgrounds, making it a refreshing experience as it was quite unlike any other group of people I've ever been a part of. Though of course we all had the common goal of experiencing how awesome this planet is and what humans are capable of by conquering Skye's mountains as best we could!

My highlight from the trip was probably descending the mountains on days 1 & 3 - knowing that I'd made it to the top having mastered my fears was an incredible feeling of accomplishment, accompanied by spectacular views, come fog or shine.

I'll definitely be checking out more trips from Much Better Adventures - the feeling during and after my adventure is just too good to be missing out in my life going forward!

Absolutely fantastic experience. The instructors kept us safe whilst sharing their passion for mountaineering and the mountains. I’ve left with a lot of new knowledge and skills and lots of good ideas to continue with mountaineering.

great trip all round. b&b was super. connor was an amazing guide on and off the mountain and the group was fantastic. skye mountain landscape is awesome. this trip is a no brainer given the lack of 60 metre ladders where i live

Great trip! Even solo there is a fantastic opportunity to learn alot of skill and knowledge about the Monroes, plants and local history around you. Connor is super knowledgeable and talented at telling you stories and transfering knowledge throughout the day. The BnB was amazing, the host is so sweet and really cares that her customers have a lovely stay. Freshly poaches eggs and lots of coffee are a great way to start your day! After climbing, down the road there is a coffee bothy with amazing cake and tea! Happy climbing :)

Amazing experience and trip. The cuillin ridge is totally unique in the UK but be prepared for a lot of hard walking and climbing! Our guides were really knowledgeable of the whole area, always kept us safe and catered the whole trip superbly. In Pinn is the obvious highlight but the whole ridge is totally amazing. Well worth the trip!

Our mountain leader Jack was amazing. We have some experience so were given better challenges to help push our skills. So knowledgeable, we learnt tonnes that we can use going forward. Our B&B was superb and Jacqui was a brilliant host. Our only suggestion is that accommodation is allocated at booking. The late finish on a Monday means that an extra night is pretty much mandatory and we'd booked elsewhere. Would have much preferred to stay at the Tigh Blath for that extra night.

Great trip I would definitely recommend

I had an absolutely wonderful time mountaineering on the Isle of Skye. Connor and team did a great job of making sure we got the best experience, working around the weather forecasts to maximise the climbing experience. The focus was on the climbing and we were taught what we needed to know when we needed to know it. All the instructors were safety focused and everything was done absolutely professionally. I will definitely do more trips with them.

I'd recommend this trip to others in a heartbeat. It was a thoroughly exhilarating and rewarding experience, even in the rain. I booked the trip with a friend expecting a smaller party but in the end there were eight of us and four guides. Before the trip I was reluctant to share the experience with six complete strangers and four experts, but in the end it became one of the most rewarding aspects. I've done a lot of scrambling and hill walking in different parts of the UK and in all seasons but the experience of scrambling and climbing on the dramatic Black Cuillin ridge knowing we were in safe hands at every turn with Connor and his team of mountain guides, was second to none. Overall the trip was really good value and Much Better Adventures and Connor and his team were a pleasure to deal with.

The trip with Conor and team was perfect - great challenge and guides!

Had an amazing time met some great people , The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable . Anyone can try one of these trips even if you are a beginner it is paced out very well

This was an incredible trip with beautiful scenery, amazing views, and very knowledgeable and fun local guides (Connor and Peter). The guides cater the trip to the goals and experience of the trip participants, allowing them to get the most out of the trip and giving them the necessary experience to continue mountaineering in future. All of us learnt a lot about climbing with ropes, and we were all novices, but came away from the trip having done two quite challenging climbs in amazing surroundings. Each day was topped off with drinks and good food in local pubs/restaurants

This trip was so much fun. Our guide/host, Connor, really tried to make sure everybody had a good time and got the most out of the trip. Communication was excellent throughout. Connor and Peter obviously have a lot of experience and I never felt unsafe. The flexibility of the itinerary was a big plus. Highly recommend.

Epic, and worth every penny (if not more). While the Inaccessible Pinnacle may be the literal pinnacle of the three days, I also learned a huge amount. The flexibility in the itinerary, and the breadth and depth of knowledge of the guides means that there is something in this trip for everyone regardless of experience level.

The introduction into mountaineering course covered everything I expected it to. Our guide Connor asked us what we wanted to get out of the weekend and he did just that. He gave us the skills and confidence to tackle the "In Pinn" and his knowledge of Skye past and present was second to none. I now have the confidence to tackle other scrambles and have a good starting base of knowledge to progress with climbing and abseiling.

I was looking for an adventure when booking this trip, what I got back was much, much more, the trip gave a great understanding of the mountaineering basics, incredible views and the confidence to take with me on bigger trips. Connor's expertise gave the confidence to push myself way outside my comfort zone and climb peaks I would previously never have thought possible. would highly recommend for anyone that has ever wanted to try out rock climbing/scrambling or just have a great weekend out in the hills!

The trip was brilliant, Skye has some of the most dramatic and breath taking views I've ever seen, felt like we were walking through Lord of the Rings at times. Our guides Conor and Sam were both excellent and we're happy to base each days plan on what the group wanted to do. The day climbing the Pinicle was one of the most exciting and adventurous days in the mountains I've ever had and was definitely the highlight of the trip. Cannot recommend this trip highly enough.

I had a fantastic time developing mountaineering skills on Skye, the highlight of which was climbing the Inaccessible Pinnacle. Connor and Sam were very knowledgeable guides and the small group sizes meant that they were able plan safe mountain days that provided the right level of challenge for different group members and made the best of the weather conditions. A great trip on a beautiful island.

The scenery of Skye was stunning and the leaders of the group were very knowledgeable and were able to adapt to the abilities of the group giving us all a great experience.

This was a great adventure. Our Mountaineering guide Sam was fantastic. Due to the ratio of instructor to client at 1:2, Sam could be to be flexible to our needs and abilities. This resulted in a personalised experience in a breathtaking location.

I would not change anything about this trip.

Fantastic! A great introduction to proper mountaineering and a chance to see the stunning mountains of Skye. We'll worth if you done some walking and want to try something harder including scrambling and climbing. Conner and Sam were amazing, super professional, but also did a great job of making us all feel relaxed. They tailored the trip to needs/abilities of the team and guided us up some mountains I never would have tackled on my own. Thoroughly recommend it

This was a great trip that was challenging but highly rewarding. Sam our guide was really knowledgeable, friendly and supportive and was able to tailor the trip to match the groups ability and what we wanted to achieve. Summiting the inaccessible pinnacle was a highlight in which the experience of the days before prepares you really well for. Overall, a great experience that I’d highly recommend!

I definitely recommend this trip and using MBA - our guide Ian gradually built our mountain skills and confidence and I’m looking forward to tackling more difficult terrains in my future hikes. The whole trip was planned very thoughtfully and we had lots of fun while feeling very safe (both from Covid and mountaineering points of view).

Fantastic trip, well organised as always and the guides were simply brilliant. Would highly recommend!!

"This trip was amazing we all had the best time! Connor was very accommodating as we were unable to do the set dates. Second time I've been on one of his trips and will def be back for more! Our guides Jack and Josh were so knowledgeable and great teachers. Some elements of the itinerary understandably had to be altered due to the weather but they planned things to ensure that we would get the most out of the trip 🙂