Arran Wild Walks with Lucy Wallace

02/07/2025

Strapping myself in for a busy few weeks 😎.
I'm going to be fully occupied with my other job- working with young people in the outdoors, until the middle of August. First stop, the mountains of Switzerland 🇨🇭! You can follow what I'm up to on my personal insta account .

I'm going to have limited connectivity for a bit, but will reply to enquiries as soon as possible. I've still got loads of availability from mid-August, so do get in touch to book a guided walk in the mountains or along the coast on Arran. 🙂

30/06/2025

Seal Pups!

Did you know that Harbour Seals have their pups in early summer and that they are able to swim and follow their mums within a couple of days of being born?

If you see a young seal pup on the beach at this time of year, it has most likely been left by its mum for a few hours while she feeds.

🦭Do:
Keep dogs on leads.
Give it plenty of space.

🦭Don't:
Get too close
Assume it needs help!

Check out the SSPCAs page for more info on seals here:
https://www.scottishspca.org/advice/seal/

25/06/2025

The forecast for Saturday morning's coastal walk is looking lovely!
There are still places available if you'd like to come.
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21/06/2025

Hot Hot HOT 🥵 in the glens today but glorious in the hills, with balmy temps and a brisk wind to keep us cool and comfy. Cracking day out in the Northern Hills of Arran with Sheila 🤩.

18/06/2025

My next open Coastal Walk is on the 28th of June! Come and spot seals, seabirds, and sometimes even otters with an expert local wildlife guide.
This half day guided walk is suitable for all fitness levels.
£25 per person- max group size of six people. Suitable for adults, and families with children ages 6 or over (must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian).
Get in touch to book your place!

Can't make this date? No problem, I offer bespoke guided experiences too. 😃

17/06/2025

What does a Mountain Leader do on their day off? Hang out with other Mountain Leaders in the mountains!

Bus man's holiday for me today heading up Cir Mhor with the lovely Kate of Arran Walks and Hikes fame. We were helping take down the last remaining markers from last weekends Glen Rosa Horseshoe Race. Great chat, craic, and company, even if the view from the top was rubbish. 🥰 Nuis looks a bit glum here, but he had a ball (this is his "resting dog face".)

17/06/2025

This is very concerning and certainly fits with observations that I've made over recent years. I feel instinctively that human disturbance has a part to play here as this has increased hugely at the same time. We are very careful on our walks not to disturb seals when hauled out and avoid the quieter beaches where seals retreat.

The population fell by 20% over five years, in a region considered a stronghold for the marine mammal.

15/06/2025

❓️Why hire a wildlife guide or Mountain Leader?

🙌 I got the idea for this post from a post by - who recently posted something very similar, and it got me thinking... What we do is something to shout about! (Definitely give them a follow for loads of useful tips and amazing mountains in your feed. If you are looking for a guide on Ben Nevis or anywhere in the Fort William area, these folks are highly recommended. )

So what can a guided walk deliver that walking on your own doesn't?

You may feel you have the skills to head into the hills on your own or go out spotting wildife without anyone's help (and if you don't, I can definitely help with that). But can someone a bit more experienced benefit from a guided experience? Definitely!

🙋‍♀️ I'm a holder of 's Summer, Winter and International Mountain Leader awards, it's my job to provide adventurous but safe experiences, to asses risk, and to make sound decisions when things get tough. I'm a member of the and (British Association of International Mountain Leaders), and undertake regular CPD.

⛰️ I can recommend the best routes, check all the weather forecasts, recommend equipment, and plan your day.

🏔 I carry extra emergency gear, route find, and spot you through rough terrain. Having me on the hill with you means you can relax and enjoy the experience- and if you prefer to be more involved, it can become a coaching experience to hone your existing hill skills, including winter skills.

🦦 I'm also an experienced wildife guide who knows all the best spots to find wildife, has got my "eye in" for species you may not be used to seeing, and has a deep understanding of the ecology of the landscape, to really bring it to life for you.

🦕 I've lived on Arran for 20 years, I know every nook and cranny of the mountains, and can share the history, geology, and ecology of the landscape in ways that even a guidebook will struggle. There are secret gems and interesting corners that I love to share. Things like fossil footprints, cave carvings, ancient settlements, and air crash sites that are not easily found and often not on maps.

13/06/2025

Today I was out with these lovely folk from across the pond who are spending a couple of days on Arran while they tour Scotland. 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We spent the morning exploring the historic village of Lochranza, with a bit of wildlife and geology thrown in, and then headed into the wilds of Glen Catacol after a delicious lunch at the amazing Sandwich Station. As you can see, there were no midges to bother us today! 🌬😁