Aspect Mountaineering

Are you ready for your next adventure? As mountain guides we know that heading off into the outdoors is one of life’s simple pleasures and we are here to help you achieve your outdoor ambitions. So why not join us for one of our events, we have lots going on across all the major mountain ranges of Britain as well as other activities that will be of interest to all outdoor enthusiasts. We always aim to provide you with a well organised event so that you can concentrate on enjoying what we hope will be a memorable and positive experience in the outdoors. Take a look at our events sections to see what’s coming up, however, feel free to get in touch with us directly if you would like us to create a bespoke event for you or a group. Maybe you would like some help realising one of your goals such as walking a long distant classic like the west highland way, scrambling the classic routes of Curved Ridge and the Aonach Eagach in Glencoe or heading deep into the Cairngorm mountains to tick off some of the classic peaks of this this iconic range with an overnight camp, bivvy or bothy along the way. Whatever you have in mind get in touch using the contact form or contact details at the bottom of each page.

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Scrambling

Scrambling lies somewhere between hill walking and climbing, you’ll need to get your hands dirty in order to stay safe and make upward progression. However, other than a sure foot and a head for heights there is nothing to stop you taking part in a truly breath-taking and exhilarating experience. Scrambling can take you off the beaten track in no time at-all to the wildest of situations with some of the best views on offer in the mountains.

Navigation

Aspect Mountaineering is pleased to be able to offer you courses certified by the National Navigation Award Scheme. The overall aim of the courses are simple – to give lovers of the outdoors, whatever their sport, age or fitness, the freedom to explore the paths, trails, hills and mountains of Britain and abroad. Gaining an award does not give you a qualification to teach or lead. It is a recognition of the level of skill at which you can navigate.

Hill Walking

Hill walking in all its guises is to be enjoyed and cherished. Rugged Mountain tops with rocky, knife edge ridges, rolling hills with panoramic vistas, cliff top coastal paths with views across the ocean to gentle strolls through high mountain glens full of flowers and fauna. We love it all here at Aspect Mountaineering and are happy to offer wide and varied routes to be enjoyed by all. John Muir put it best when he said: “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”

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What our clients say

A huge thank you to Andy for taking us safely to the top of Ben Nevis and bringing us back down again during our Moonlight hike with Macmillan cancer support. What an amazing guy with a huge knowledge of his surroundings. Would highly recommend Andy to anyone who is looking for support or a guide around any of our beautiful mountains x

June Williams Kent Foods, Macmillan midnight walk on Ben Nevis

Had a fabulous trek up Ben Nevis with Andrew, we were a bunch of novices, but with help and guidance we made it!! A beautiful sunny day helped, Andrew had so much knowledge on all the views an awesome day – thank you.

Ali Richards Private guided day on Ben Nevis

Thanks again to Andy for all the help on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge. He was professional, patient and good fun and really added to the day. I would definitely ask Andy to guide us on any future trips.

Paul Robinson Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Andrew was a wonderful guide! Transported us to the start and motivated us to the top of Ben Nevis. He made this a truly great adventure! Highly recommend.

Sam Wilmott Private guided day on Ben Nevis

Andrew was an absolute gentleman! A great guide with lots of knowledge and a chipper attitude who kept motivating us to keep putting one foot in front of the other. He made us feel safe and gave me his coat at the top of Ben Nevis!!! Thank you for a great and challenging experience

Corazon Slater BBC Radio, Children In Need

Lovely to spend the day with Andy climbing Ben Nevis.Thanks for being a great guide with the right level of reassurance when needed. Glad you met Pudsey Bear too!

Charlie Partridge BBC Radio, Children In Need

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2 weeks ago
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10th June 2024 and almost a three week gap between sessions with the energetic duo that is Isaac & Harrison. 😀
Unfortunately Harrison accidently kicked a door 🤦‍♂️ whilst zooming around at home resulting in, Door 1 - 0 Harrison and a badly bruised foot. 🦶
This session at Neilston was a chilled session. The boys helped with the rigging and played some climbing games. No hands on the slab, one handed above the slab and even no hands all the way to the top. ✅️🧗‍♀️😀
Harrison's foot help up with no issues ✅️ and a huge thank you to parents for allowing me to share the photographs. 😀
The summer holidays are here and Aspect Mountaineering has availability. Contact us for further information‼️

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10th June 2024 and almost a three week gap between sessions with the energetic duo that is Isaac & Harrison. 😀
Unfortunately Harrison accidently kicked a door 🤦‍♂️ whilst zooming around at home resulting in, Door 1 - 0 Harrison and a badly bruised foot. 🦶
This session at Neilston was a chilled session. The boys helped with the rigging and played some climbing games. No hands on the slab, one handed above the slab and even no hands all the way to the top. ✅️🧗‍♀️😀
Harrisons foot help up with no issues ✅️ and a huge thank you to parents for allowing me to share the photographs. 😀
The summer holidays are here and Aspect Mountaineering has availability. Contact us for further information‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#climbing
#coaching
#coachinglife
#urban
#getoutside
#neilstonquarry
#neilston
#glasgow
#aspectmountaineering
2 weeks ago
Aspect Mountaineering

A showery & cold 🥶 25th May 2024 at Neilston Quarry and session number three of coaching Lexi 12 how to lead on trad. 💪🧗‍♀️
The focus of this session was paying attention to detail and making those little adjustments/tweaking to help improve Lexi's efficiency whilst leading on trad and setting up belays. ✅️ See photo 📷 captions. 😀
A huge thank you to Mum for helping with the belaying and for allowing me to share the photographs. ✅️ Another huge thank you to Lexi for allowing me to second a route she had lead, ✅️ proper proud coach moment. 😀
Aspect Mountaineering still has availability, if you would like to experience rock climbing & abseiling❓️Contact us for further information‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#climbing
#getoutside
#coaching
#coachinglife
#urban
#neilstonquarry
#neilston
#glasgow
#scotland
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A showery & cold 🥶 25th May 2024 at Neilston Quarry and session number three of coaching Lexi 12 how to lead on trad. 💪🧗‍♀️
The focus of this session was paying attention to detail and making those little adjustments/tweaking to help improve Lexis efficiency whilst leading on trad and setting up belays. ✅️ See photo 📷 captions. 😀
A huge thank you to Mum for helping with the belaying and for allowing me to share the photographs. ✅️ Another huge thank you to Lexi for allowing me to second a route she had lead, ✅️ proper proud coach moment. 😀
Aspect Mountaineering still has availability, if you would like to experience rock climbing & abseiling❓️Contact us for further information‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#climbing
#getoutside
#coaching
#coachinglife
#urban
#neilstonquarry
#neilston
#glasgow
#scotland
#aspectmountaineering
2 weeks ago
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12th June 2024 and great to meet up with Ruth a competent indoor boulderer that wanted to experience climbing outside. 😀
Ruth's main concern other than being very nervous, was belaying for someone that is heavier than herself, this is very common and can easily be resolved. ✅️
We started the session playing some fun belaying games, to help settle the nerves. ✅️ Then straight into climbing with myself belaying for Ruth and vice-versa. We looked at a couple of options to help Ruth gain confidence in her belaying. One, is to lower slowly maintaining the same descent rate throughout. This prevents the belayer being pulled forward, ✅️ which you will experience if you lower someone quickly and then try to slow their descent rate. Option two, is to put some twists in the rope to generate extra friction when lowering, this is very simple, effective and perhaps the best way to resolve the issue. ✅️
A huge well done to Ruth for overcoming her fears of belaying for someone heavier than herself. 💪😀
Aspect Mountaineering Head Coach, Andy is a fully qualified Rock Climbing Development Instructor and is fully insured to coach all aspects of indoor climbing, sport climbing and rock climbing at single pitch crags. Contact us for availability‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#coaching
#rockclimbing
#climbing
#coachinglife
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#crieff
#Perthshire
#scotland
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12th June 2024 and great to meet up with Ruth a competent indoor boulderer that wanted to experience climbing outside. 😀
Ruths main concern other than being very nervous, was belaying for someone that is heavier than herself, this is very common and can easily be resolved. ✅️
We started the session playing some fun belaying games, to help settle the nerves. ✅️ Then straight into climbing with myself belaying for Ruth and vice-versa. We looked at a couple of options to help Ruth gain confidence in her belaying. One, is to lower slowly maintaining the same descent rate throughout. This prevents the belayer being pulled forward, ✅️ which you will experience if you lower someone quickly and then try to slow their descent rate. Option two, is to put some twists in the rope to generate extra friction when lowering, this is very simple, effective and perhaps the best way to resolve the issue. ✅️
A huge well done to Ruth for overcoming her fears of belaying for someone heavier than herself. 💪😀
Aspect Mountaineering Head Coach, Andy is a fully qualified Rock Climbing Development Instructor and is fully insured to coach all aspects of indoor climbing, sport climbing and rock climbing at single pitch crags. Contact us for availability‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#coaching
#Rockclimbing
#climbing
#coachinglife
#Bennybeg
#crieff
#Perthshire
#scotland
#aspectmountaineering
2 weeks ago
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More from the 20th May 2024, this time with Lexi & Em's. 😀
Lexi is now leading on trad, placing her own gear, setting up belays and bringing Em's up as a second. ✅️💪🧗‍♀️😀
Another brilliant session with further progression, sunset and all wrapped up with Lexi's favourite... A Jaffa Cake Sandwich...! ✅️🍰😀
A huge thank you to Mum helping me with belaying and for allowing me to share the photographs. 😀
Aspect Mountaineering Head Coach, Andy is a fully qualified Mountain Training Rock Climbing Development Instructor, and fully insured to coach all aspects of single-pitch rock climbing. Contact us for further information & availability‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#rockclimbing
#climbing
#abseiling
#coachinglife
#coach
#coaching
#neilstonquarry
#urban
#neilston
#glasgow
#scotland
#aspectmountaineering
#sunset
#summer
#summervibes
#jaffacake
#jaffacakes

Jaffa Cakes
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More from the 20th May 2024, this time with Lexi & Ems. 😀
Lexi is now leading on trad, placing her own gear, setting up belays and bringing Ems up as a second. ✅️💪🧗‍♀️😀
Another brilliant session with further progression, sunset and all wrapped up with Lexis favourite... A Jaffa Cake Sandwich...! ✅️🍰😀
A huge thank you to Mum helping me with belaying and for allowing me to share the photographs. 😀
Aspect Mountaineering Head Coach, Andy is a fully qualified Mountain Training Rock Climbing Development Instructor, and fully insured to coach all aspects of single-pitch rock climbing. Contact us for further information & availability‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#rockclimbing
#climbing
#abseiling
#coachinglife
#coach
#coaching
#neilstonquarry
#urban
#neilston
#glasgow
#scotland
#aspectmountaineering
#sunset 
#summer 
#summervibes 
#jaffacake
#jaffacakes

Jaffa Cakes
2 weeks ago
Aspect Mountaineering

During my previous session with Isaac & Harrison, I introduced the boys to climbing in parallel and we covered all the skills required to second on trad for a lead climber. ✅️
This session took place on the 20th May 2024, and the focus was all about reinforcing those skills and testing what the boys had remembered. ✅️ Both boys smashed it. 👊🧗‍♀️😀
A huge thank you to parents for allowing me to share the photographs. 😀
Summer holidays are here, if you would like to experience rock climbing & abseiling as a family group, contact us for availability‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#coachinglife
#rockclimbing
#climbing
#abseiling
#coach
#coaching
#neilstonquarry
#urban
#glasgow
#scotland
#aspectmountaineering
... See MoreSee Less

During my previous session with Isaac & Harrison, I introduced the boys to climbing in parallel and we covered all the skills required to second on trad for a lead climber. ✅️
This session took place on the 20th May 2024, and the focus was all about reinforcing those skills and testing what the boys had remembered. ✅️ Both boys smashed it. 👊🧗‍♀️😀
A huge thank you to parents for allowing me to share the photographs. 😀
Summer holidays are here, if you would like to experience rock climbing & abseiling as a family group, contact us for availability‼️

#rockclimbingdevelopmentinstructor
#developmentcoach
#coachinglife
#rockclimbing
#climbing
#abseiling
#coach
#coaching  
#neilstonquarry
#urban
#glasgow
#scotland
#aspectmountaineering
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