Welcome to Lochend Llamas

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For over 5,000 years llamas have been used as pack animals – infact the Incas built their mighty empire on the back of llamas.  Today they are still used in South America for carrying loads – especially over the mountainous areas where trade would otherwise be very difficult

Llama trekking might not be what you expect – you don’t ride them!

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Llamas are gentle, intelligent animals and this, combined with the fact that they can carry loads makes them ideal walking companions – although here in Scotland the loads are more likely to be a tasty picnic and a bottle of chilled wine.

 

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Llama trekking is suitable for absolutely everybody – from the very young to the very old, from able-bodied, to guests with mobility impairment.

 

 

We also cater for other groups such as hen parties, school groups, scouts, guides and other groups looking for a fun way of team-building.

They are great at spotting wildlife – and in this area there is always something to look out for!

The Wildlife

Don’t forget your binoculars when you come as this is perhaps one of the top places in Scotland for watching wildlife (don’t worry if you don’t have any as we have a number that can be borrowed). Deer and wild goats are very common in this area, whilst it is not uncommon to see Otters, or perhaps the odd Pine Marten. Up above, Buzzards and Golden Eagles hunt on thermals, whilst the Loch is home to Harbour Porpoise and Grey Seals.

Our Ethos

Because Kintail is such a special area, we try to make as little impact as possible. Although sometimes we have to drive to starting points, where possible, we try to walk out from our base.

Our llamas are bedded down on recycled newspaper and cardboard which is not only good for the environment – but good for keeping their coats in good condition.

We try to use locally bought produce where possible.

And of course …being members of the camel family, the llamas themselves make very little impact as their soft, padded feet helps to spread their weight.

Small amounts of Llama fibre is available for spinning or felting for a small fee, as are the “beans” or droppings which make a brilliant addition to any vegetable garden.

Information

The Walks We Offer
A selection of the walks we offer. Please feel free to contact us if your interests lie elsewhere, such as high level walks, or longer walks - camping en-route in some of the more remote areas. We will be happy to discuss your requirements. more...
Booking Information

For safety reasons we ask that you read the following guidance notes prior to booking

  • Please tell us at the time of booking if you have any special dietary requirements i.e. vegetarian/allergies etc or suffer from any illness which we should know about i.e asthma/heart condition etc
  • Please note that where alcohol is offered as part of the package, a substitution will be made for under 18’s.
  • Discounts are available for groups of 6 or more people - please ask for details.
  • Please note that we cannot accept dogs on any of our walks - even on a lead.
  • Although none of the routine treks are strenuous, we do cross over rocky/uneven ground, which may be wet and boggy in places. Walkers are advised to wear strong shoes or boots and bring a waterproof jacket.
  • Some longer treks may not be suitable for very young children.
  • Sorry but we cannot accept unaccompanied children under 16 yrs of age.
  • Please note that in the case of severe weather the walk may be postponed on safety grounds. Cancellation is at the discretion of the walk leader, although generally our walks do go ahead even in the rain.
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Our Location
We are based in Kintail just south of the Isle of Skye and less than one hours drive north from Lochaber, the outdoor capital of Scotland. more...
Bed and Breakfast
In addition to trekking we also offer Bed and Breakfast. All rooms are warm and comfortable, and are all en-suite. more...
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Contacting Lochend Llamas

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