Treks and Trails
Treks and Trails
17 Dove Nest Lane,
Endmoor,
Kendal,
LA8 0EY
Tel: 015395 67477
Mob: 07971 244 907
Prop: Dave Kay
We specialise in organising and leading small group guided walks and scrambles in The Lake District, Scotland, Europe, Asia and Africa. We offer guided walks in the French Alps and with our 12 day Tour Du Mont Blanc. We also offer a guided walks in the English Lake District, the Scottish Highlands, Asia & North Africa.
Walking with an experienced Mountain Leader is an enjoyable, stress free way of experiencing the splendour of the hills without the worries of organising transport, accommodation, route selection and navigation. We can take you into superb mountain environments in summer or in winter. Let us do all your organising for you; just let us know where and when you want to go and let us do the rest!
Lake District walks and scrambles could include: ascents of Scafell, Langdale Pikes, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags as well as Great Gable, Hellvellyn and Fairfield.
A good scramble is a great day out as many scrambling routes are in exciting places away from the beaten path. By combining several routes we can enjoy the freedom of rough mountain country, avoid main paths and get back to a 'wilder' mountain experience.
Scottish walking itineraries could include:
'The Ring of Steal', a circuit of 7 summits
in The Mamores 'The Lochaber Traverse' from Aonach Mor to Grey Corries 'Bideam nam Bean', the highest mountain in Argyll or 'The Serpents Ridge', a traverse of the twin peaks of Beinn a' Bheithir.
About Us
Dave Kay T.D., International Mountain Leader, F.R.G.S., M. Inst. L.M.
Dave has been deeply involved in mountaineering, hill walking and travel to remote areas for over 30 years, he is a very experienced group leader and has been a member of numerous expeditions including Everest North Face. He is a member of the Alpine Club and has a number of first ascents, in both summer and winter to his credit.
Dave's wife Joyce is an experienced mountaineer in her own right having climbed and walked in Nepal, Europe, North America, North Africa and New Zealand. She is especially fond of Scotland and has an extensive knowledge of the Torridon and Sutherland hills.
Navigation Training
Join us for a day and gain experience in a wide range of
navigational techniques
Level 1 - Intermediate one day course
The ability to navigate accurately & confidently in bad weather could save your life.
Orientating your map
Reading your map - symbols & map scales
Taking grid references
Compass bearings (taking bearings & using bearings)
Level 2 - Advanced one day course
Understanding contours - reading the ground
Using linear features (handrail navigation)
Advanced compass work including "aiming off" & re-section
Use of pacing & timing to measure distance
Correct use of a GPS in mountain navigation
The use of an altimeter as a navigational tool
Tariff
Tour Du Mont Blanc
A 12 day guided walking tour
Including half board & packed lunches
Saga
"Holidays"
Follow in the footsteps of
Horace Benedict de Saussure who first walked
around the massif in 1767.
Enjoy unforgettable views, stunning scenery, great company in the refuges and gites and memorable meals as you pass through six valleys and three countries on one of the Worlds' great walks.
Aiport transfers from Geneva
Group rates for transfers on application.
Tariff
Tour the High Atlas
A 20 day trek to Everest Base Camp
Hotel, Lodge & Tented accommodation as appropriate, airport transfers,
porters and all food on trek
Norwich Union
"Worldwide Travel Insurance"
Trek through rhododendron forests and traverse above the mighty Dudh Khosi river
Watch the morning sun strike the summit of Pumori as you set off towards
Gorak Shep and your ultimate destination
Spend 3 days exploring the city of Kathmandu and its environs, go shopping, visit the sights or take a balloon flight over the Kathmandu Valley
Visit the fascinating market in Namche Bazaar
and wonder at the world famous Thyangboche monastery
See the sun setting on the South West Face of Everest
from the 5623 meter high Kala Pattar
Tariff Traverse the Julian Alps
7 nights guided walk
Including half board, packed lunches & all transfers
Post Office
"Foreign Currency"
Start the holiday with a night in a comfortable Gostilna (Guest House) near the shores of the beautiful Lake Bohinj and celebrate your achievements during your final night in a typical Slovenian Gostilna right in the centre of Kranjska Gora
Traverse Triglav, 2864m (the highest mountain in Slovenia), Razor, 2601m (the furrowed mountain) & Prisank, 2547m (the giant above Vrisic). Climb dizzying ridges, reach majestic summits and stay in beautiful mountain huts on this 4 day traverse of a magical mountain area
Aiport transfers from Ljubljana
Group rates for transfers on application.
Tariff Tour the High Atlas
A 12 day guided walking tour of the Atlas of Morocco
Airport transfers, hotel, lodge & tented accommodation as appropriate,
porters, mules and all food on trek inclusive
Tesco
"Travel Insurance UK"
This route takes you over six high passes, in comfortable stages, before culminating in an Ascent of Mount Toubkal. This is a true circuit of the mountain; no backtracking, mini loops or, with the exception of the ascent of Toubkal, no returns to the same campsite or village for a second night.
During your trek you will pass through Berber villages and rest in the shade of ancient walnut trees by the side of clear streams. You will follow mule tracks used by local people for centuries, cross high passes and eat authentic Moroccan food.
A delicious traditional tajine cooked to perfection by your trek cook makes an excellent end to a days walk.
From the summit of Toubkal you will be rewarded with sensational views across the entire Atlas chain. To the north we can look down over 2000m to the village of Aroumd, whilst to the south we can gaze over the line of rocky peaks stretching out across to the Sahara. |
