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.
  • 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 £250 per day for up to 5 people. Additional participants are at £50 per person. This is for a full day in the Brecon Beacons, Gower, Pembrokeshire and Mid-Wales.  In North Wales the rate is £300 per day for up to 5 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 4. If you wish me to guide you beyond Wales, please contact me to discuss this option.  I am experienced in leading all levels from beginner to advanced. You can choose to be led, coached or combine the both.
  • We offer walks throughout Wales and beyond , from Gentle through to Challenging.

Gentle Walks
  • The range of Gentle Walks offered are numerous and can be tailored to your requirements,  They 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 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 and Crib Goch and the Snowdon Horseshoe

Challenge Events
  • I run the Welsh 3 Peaks,  Beacons Traverse, Welsh 3000's, Beacons 24hr Challenge and 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.