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Sailing with Friends in
​High Places

Approach the mountains from the sea. Return to the comfort of Provident.

A collaboration with Provident Sailing
On the 3rd July 2023 you can join us on board Provident, a 90ft 1924 Brixham Trawler. We will be sailing from Mallaig on a hill walking adventure amongst the remote peninsulas and islands of the west coast of Scotland. Climbing hills by day and sailing into the evening, we will make sure we get the most out of the land and the sea. Whatever the weather, we can promise you a great adventure!

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​This is an ideal trip if you...
  • are an experienced hill walker who wants a new challenge
  • are generally a solo walker who would like some company on the hill
  • are happy to have the support of a group leader - a professional mountain guide
  • are excited about being on a classic sailing ship - no experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go!
  • like the idea of approaching the mountains from the sea
  • have your own hill walking gear
  • are fit enough to spend a whole day on the hill - from a boat you always start at sea level!
  • like a bit of comfort and a decent meal at the end of a long day
  • ​like to celebrate a successful day with whisky and cake - not necessarily in that order...
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The weather, winds and tides will dictate exactly what we do and where we go, but possible mountains include:
  • Sgurr na Ciche
  • Garbh Chioch Mor
  • Beinn Sgritheall
  • Meall Buidhe
  • Ladhar Bheinn
  • Luinne Bheinn
  • Askival and the Rum Cullin
  • Sgurr na Stri from Loch Coruisk
If you are interested in joining the trip please get in touch with Provident Sailing and book directly through them. They will take care of the booking process and make sure you are ready for your trip, and we will see you on board!

18th to 24th July 2025

6 nights, Mallaig to Mallaig
£1,560 per person (based on two people sharing)
​​​Confirm your place with a £390 deposit
FULLY BOOKED

18th to 25th July 2026

7 nights, Mallaig to Mallaig
£2,045 per person (sharing a twin cabin)
​Confirm your place with a £512 deposit
BOOK NOW
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  • Adventures
  • Ben Nevis
    • Ben Nevis Pony Track
    • CMD Arete
    • Ledge Route
    • Tower Ridge
    • Events and Challenges
    • Ben Nevis Winter Ascent
  • Skye and the Cuillin Ridge
    • Cuillin Ridge Traverse
    • Cuillin Munro Bagging
    • Inaccessible Pinnacle
  • Summer Guiding
    • Ring of Steall
    • Glen Coe Walks
    • Curved Ridge
    • Aonach Eagach
    • Rock Climbing
    • Sea Stack Odyssey
    • Private Guiding
  • Winter Guiding
    • Winter Walking >
      • Winter Skills Courses
      • Guided Winter Walking
    • Winter Climbing >
      • Intro to Winter Climbing
      • Winter Climbing Progression
      • Classic Winter Climbing
      • Guided Winter Climbing
    • Skiing >
      • Intro to Ski Touring
      • Scottish Steep Skiing
      • Ropework for Skiers
    • Avalanche Awareness
    • Fort William Mountain Festival Workshops
    • Winter Resources
  • Mountain Leader Courses
  • Sailing & Hill Walking
  • Booking
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • About
  • Sustainability
    • climate donations
  • Partners