Frequently Asked Questions
We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you plan for your adventure. If the questions you have isn't answered here then please email hello@waymarkadventures.scot
What do I need to bring on my adventure?
This is by far our most common question and a very sensible one. Being prepared for your adventure is not only essential for safety but also for your enjoyment. Is a book essential on an expedition? No. Is it going to make the evening more enjoyable when you're sitting around camp with a mighty view or hiding in your tent because it's a bit wet? Absolutely!
Click the links below to access a printable kit list you can use to help yourself get organised. Underlined items are optional.
Biking (Coming Soon)
Climbing (Coming Soon)
If you do not have all the items listed on the kit list then get in touch as we may be able to lend or hire the items you need.
Can I bring my dog?
We adore dogs. Our mad cocker Jura is our favourite adventure buddy. We appreciate that not everyone feels the same so so we do not allow dogs on our group adventures.
If you would like to organise a bespoke adventure for your group, including a dog, then please get in touch to discuss availability, and your dog's suitability.
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For advice on how to be a responsible dog owner in the mountains check out Mountaineering Scotland's advice on taking the dog.
Will I be fit enough?
Anxiety about keeping up with a group can be a real barrier for many people. If you're in any way unsure then please get in touch to discuss your experience and health further.​
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We've graded our trips to give an overview of the challenge of each adventure.
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Green - Suitable for all adventurers, including first timers.
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Blue - Suitable for most adventurers, including first timers with a reasonable level of fitness.
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Red - Suitable for adventurers with some previous mountain experience and a good level of fitness.
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Black - Only suitable for experienced adventurers with a high level of fitness, endurance and previous experience. We may contact you to confirm your suitability for this kind of adventure.
Can we have a fire?
Like it or not, we are seeing the real and sobering impacts of climate change here in Scotland. Nowhere is that more evident than in our wild spaces.
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In order to minimise the very real risk of wild fire destroying our mountain ecosystems, we never permit wild campfires on our expeditions. We follow all advice in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code which states the following
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"Do not light an open fire, including in fire bowls or BBQs, during times of
high fire risk (prolonged periods of dry weather) or near forests, farmland, peaty ground, or close to buildings, or historic sites."
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Sounds simple enough but it doesn’t need to be very hot or dry for a fire risk to be significant. Our upland soils are terrible at holding water and dry out fast. Even when its been a bit wet, the wind will see to drying out the vegetation.​ In addition, peat is more widespread than you probably think. Peat can, and does, burn underground making it near impossible for you to know if you’ve actually extinguished your fire. The widespread peat cover in Scotland rules out fires in most of our wild spaces.
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We accept there might be some scenarios where a fire is legal but there aren’t many and just because something is legal doesn’t mean it's a good idea. We believe that whilst the idea of a fire is romantic, that wild camp fires are never ok. We don’t need them so why risk the amazing spaces we love?