Guided Walking
  • All walks are organised and led by Ben McAllister.  I am a safe, friendly, professional, insured, first aid trained, fully qualified Summer and Winter Mountain Leader and Climbing Wall Instructor with over 25 years experience. I am a very good listener and have a genuine interest in who you are and how I can use my skills to help you achieve whatever you want to do. Hill and mountain walking with me, gives you the space to meet any challenges you may be facing, in a supportive, safe environment. I have the experience to help you on your journey to becoming an independent hill and mountain person if that is whay you want to do.
  • Private, non-corporate, guided walking is offered from a one to one basis up to a maximum group size of 10 in Summer conditions and 6 in Winter conditions. Group sizes larger than this can be provided for. Please contact me for details.
  • The rate for non corporate guided walking is £280 per day for up to 4 people. Additional participants are at £60 per person. This is for a full day in the Brecon Beacons, Gower, Pembrokeshire and Mid-Wales.  In North Wales the rate is £320 per day for up to 4 people. Additional participants are at £60 per person for guided walking. Scrambling (Grade 1)  for up to 2 people is £300. Additional people for Scrambling are at £150 per person,  up to a maximum group of 6. If you wish me to guide you beyond Wales, please contact me to discuss this option.  I am very experienced in leading all levels from beginner to advanced. You can choose to be led, coached or combine the both. 
  • I offer walks throughout Wales and beyond , from Gentle through to Challenging.

Gentle Walks
  • The range of Gentle Walks offered are numerous and can be also designed  to your requirements,  They can include, for example, the famous Pen Y Fan tourist path, 4 waterfalls walk including Sgwd yr Eira in Waterfall Country, Llyn Y Fan Fach, Llanthony Priory, Hay Bluff and Offa's Dyke , Mynydd Myddfai and Mynydd Llangorse, the Presellis, Rhossili Down and Worms Head in the Gower.

Moderate Walks
  • The range of Moderate walks are numerous and can be tailored to your requirements. They include for example  Pen Y Fan circular, the Black Mountains, the Four or Eight Waterfalls including Sgwd yr Eira, Fan Llia, Fan Dringarth and Fan Nedd, Llyn y Fan Fach and Fawr and the Carmarthen Fans, in the Brecon Beacons. In Mid Wales there is Plynlymon and the Elan Valley and in North Wales I can offer for example the Moelwyns, Moel Hebog, Moel Siabod, Cadair Idris, Glyderau, and Snowdon.

Challenging Walks
  • Challenging Walks are offered throughout Wales and include for example, Cwm Llwch and the Pen Y Fan Horsehoe, the Watkins Path on Snowdon, Minffordd path up Cadair Idris, Aran Fawddwy, Rhinogau, Tryfan and the Carneddau.
  • Grade 1 scrambles such as the North Ridge of Tryfan,  Crib Goch, Crib Lem and the Snowdon Horseshoe

Challenge Events
  • I run the Welsh 3 Peaks,  Beacons Traverse, Welsh 3000's, English 3000's, Scottish 4000's, Beacons 24hr Challenge, Beacons Big 3  and the Snowdonia Crossing.
  • If you are undertaking an event such as the National 3 Peaks I run a Preparation for Challenge Events day and night walk.

Other Options
  • Guided Walking is also offered on an open to all basis as day walks throughout Wales. These are posted on Meet Up under Welsh Mountain Walks.
  • I run NNAS courses in Navigation and also Essential hill walking or mountain skills. Please see Courses page.
  • I welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements, goals or dreams with you.

I look forward to guiding you on your adventures and sharing my passion for the hill and mountain environment with you.