FLORA, FAUNA & FOLKLORE
A FULL DAY ESCAPE | 10AM - 4PM
AT MONACHYLE MHOR HOTEL
WHAT TO EXPECT
BOOK YOUR ESCAPE10:00am – We’ll meet at the RVIVAL teepee, located in front of the kitchen garden (just behind the car park and to the left of the hotel entrance).
After a quick kit check to make sure everyone is ready - with enough layers, waterproof jackets and trousers, and swimwear for those who’d like a dip en route - we’ll set off on our adventure.
The pace of the day is unhurried, filled with shared knowledge and stories from our specialist guide, Hamish. A qualified herbologist from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Hamish has dedicated his career to Scotland’s natural flora and fauna. He’ll lead you on a journey of discovery, exploring Scottish plants, their medicinal and culinary uses, and the folklore woven around them.
Along the way, we’ll pause mid-morning to enjoy fresh bakes from the kitchen and a hearty brew.
1:00pm - Around this time, we’ll find a scenic spot to pause and enjoy a picnic lunch together.
In the afternoon, the foraging continues as we uncover more wild ingredients and stories, before making our way back to the hotel, arriving around 4:00pm.
Please note: some routes may involve a short journey in our farm vehicles, either at the start or end of the day, depending on conditions, group abilities, and the chosen route. Whenever possible, we like to create circular routes to keep the experience varied.
We recommend bringing the following:
Waterproof jacket and trousers – Gore-Tex or similar; essential items
Well-worn waterproof walking boots
Water shoes – sandals, trainers, or Crocs you don’t mind getting wet (for wild swims and water crossings)
Warm wool layer – especially important in autumn and winter
Gloves, hat, buff – autumn and winter months
Spare socks
Water bottle
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Waterproof back pack/ back pack with a waterproof liner.
RATES
BOOK YOUR ESCAPEAdult: £220 per person
Child (16 and under): £180 per child
*Larger group bookings can be arranged - please fill out enquiry form below.
10AM - 4PM.
This is inclusive of a picnic lunch provided by Monachyle Mhor Hotel.
*Please note: this full day experience is available by request only and is subject to a minimum booking charge of £440.
A 15% discount is available for group bookings of more than four people.
Enhance your day further with these optional enhancements:
- Enhance your lunch with a campfire whisky tasting - £30 per person.
- Post experience exclusive use sauna - £120 (group sizes up to 12)
Learn New Skills
Take a gentle, sensory walk through the glen with our Herbologist, uncovering native plants, wildlife, and the stories rooted in this land.
Among rowan, pines, birch, and oak, discover the hidden uses of herbs, learn tea-making from what you have foraged, and gain a deeper understanding of how nature nourishes and sustains us.
Expect fresh air, open conversation, and a wilder way of seeing the landscape.
This is an invitation to slow down, notice the finer details, and connect with the landscape - protecting what we have by experiencing it more closely, and carrying that calm and knowledge with you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A basic level of fitness is essential. You should be comfortable walking for most of the day over undulating terrain. Expect an unhurried, gentle pace throughout the day.
Please bring outdoor clothing suitable for the season, including waterproof jacket and trousers, sturdy boots, and an extra warm layer. A full recommended kit list is provided above.
Not at all! We welcome any guests looking to escape for the day.
You are welcome to bring your dog as long as it is kept on a lead throughout the experience due to the sheep in the area. The dog must also be used to walking for the entire day.
We operate in most weather conditions — it’s part of the adventure! With the right clothing, you’ll stay comfortable. If extreme weather makes it unsafe, we’ll adapt the route, reschedule or adapt the day to an alternative experience, such as traditional skills.
Yes, families are very welcome. We’ll adjust the route and pace depending on ages and abilities. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes. For a full day, you’ll enjoy fresh bakes and brews en route, plus a picnic lunch prepared by the Monachyle Mhor Hotel kitchen.
Half-day escapes include snacks but not lunch (a packed lunch can be added on request and paid for as an additional cost).
At the RVIVAL teepee, in front of the kitchen garden (just behind the car park and to the left of the hotel entrance).
If you can't spot it - head to the hotel reception and they will point you in the right direction.
Some routes involve a short transfer in our farm vehicles, either at the start or end. This will depend on conditions, group ability, and the chosen route.
We aim to return to the hotel around 4:00pm for a full-day escape, and around 1:00pm for a half-day. Do keep in mind, we might be back a little later should we get a wee bit carried away exploring on our adventure.
At RVIVAL, we work with the very best specialists in their field — people who truly live what they teach. On this experience, you may be joined by Zeki, Hamish, or Patrick — each an inspiring and deeply knowledgeable specialist, and an integral part of the RVIVAL team.
Cancellation Policy:
Deposit
50% of the total payment is deemed as deposit at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel your experience, the following charges will apply based on the date we receive written notice of cancellation:
- More than 40 days before the experience date: Loss of deposit and any reconnaissance costs incurred
- 40 days or less before the experience date: 100% of the total experience cost
- After the experience date: No refund
Rescheduling
Experiences may be rescheduled due to medical reasons, weather conditions, or emergencies, provided we receive at least 14 days’ notice. Rescheduling is subject to availability.
Additional Terms
Rates are based on individual, family, or group participation. No partial refunds will be given for unused portions of an experience for any reason.
Where a medical certificate is required, it must be signed by a qualified doctor. Standard cancellation charges will apply if a valid certificate is not provided.
We strongly recommend that all guests purchase appropriate trip cancellation insurance.
Flora, Fauna & Folklore
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