Guides working in United Kingdom
Jerome O’Loughlin is a member of Mountaineering Ireland and the MTA. He is a Mountain Leader and Tour guide with other qualifications in Leave No Trace, Mountain biking and a Post Grad in International Leadership. Jerome is based in the Nor
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- Languages: English
- Experience: 20 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
I'm Jacki, and I've been guiding in the Peak District..Lakes and North Wales for two decades. I took my Mountain Leader training at Plas Y Brenin and am currently in the consolidation periodI before full assessment. I take and assist grou
- Languages: English
- Experience: 20 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
I started hiking and exploring mountains and coastlines seventeen years ago, and it changed everything. Since then I've guided hundreds of women to places they never thought possible — from Mont Blanc, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Albanian Alps to
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Experience: 17 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
Hello, my name is Al McGowan. I've run Hills of Hame since 2014 when I left my previous career in research in palaeobiology (1997-2014). My formal pathway to guiding grew out of my desire to support delivery of field courses in Earth and En
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- Languages: English
- Experience: 10 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in Scotland
Michel Visser is a UK-trained Mountain Leader (ML) currently pursuing International Mountain Leader (IML) certification, with over 10 years of experience guiding across Europe's most iconic ranges.
His mountain resume spans the Scottish H
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- Languages: English, German, Dutch
- Experience: 10 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
My name is Alex, I love being a guide because I love sharing amazing mountain experiences with others, and making people’s adventurous ideas come to life!
I hold years of experience in rock climbing, being in the mountains and teaching mou
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- Languages: English
- Experience: 8 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
My name is Lily, I am a seasoned hiker who has completed many multi-day hikes within the UK such as the West Highland Way, Pennine Way, Cotswold way and Hadrians Wall Path. I have organised and led a multitude of day hikes in England and Wa
- Languages: English
- Experience: 7 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
Hi, my name is Fitz 👋
I'm a guide based in the Lake District National Park in England,
I've been guiding in the area for 6 years providing me with lots of knowledge to share about the area! From trees to geology, low flying planes and r
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- Languages: English
- Experience: 6 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in Netherlands
Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Eva from the Netherlands 😊
I'm a psychologist (MSc), coach and facilitator of wilderness experiences. My work combines psychology, embodied awareness and the restorative power of nature to create space for reflec
- Languages: English, Dutch
- Experience: 5 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified Mountain Leader and outdoor instructor. My journey into becoming a hiking guide started with learning to believe in myself.
For a long time, I didn’t feel confident in my own abilities or comfortable stepping outsid
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- Languages: English, German
- Experience: 4 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
Hi, my name is Gemma. Postpartum with my first baby everything changed for me. I felt so drawn to being outside and was so much calmer and more patient, plus it was a great experience for both of us. I started organising and joining Blaze
- Languages: English
- Experience: 3 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
Ross Davidson is a qualified mountain leader (MTA), teacher (QTS), professional mountain photographer and filmmaker. Ross is based in the Lake District National Park in England. He leads expeditions and hikes in Cumbria and into the remote
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- Languages: English
- Experience: 2 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
Hi! ⛰️ I'm Ilaria, although everyone calls me Ila.
I'm originally from Italy but have called the UK home for the past 23 years. My love for the mountains began during one of the hardest chapters of my life. While healing from an emotionally
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- Languages: English, Italian
- Experience: 1 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
My name is Elliot , I believe Scotland’s mountains provide the perfect mix of adventure, challenge, and discovery.
My aim is to provide adventures that leave people with a strong sense of achievement and the inspiration to continue explor
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- Languages: English
- Experience: 1 years
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Based in United Kingdom
My name is Cal. I started guiding because I believe the best mountain days are those that leave people with lasting memories, greater confidence and a genuine connection to the places they’ve explored.
My passion for the outdoors began gro
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- Languages: English
- Certification verified by Made to Hike
Hiring a guide in United Kingdom — common questions
What qualification should a mountain guide in United Kingdom hold?
For hiking and trekking terrain, look for an International Mountain Leader (IML/UIMLA) qualification. For glaciated ground, via ferrata and technical climbing, the guide should hold the IFMGA/UIAGM carnet. Every guide profile on Made to Hike states which qualification they hold.
How do I check a guide is really certified in United Kingdom?
Made to Hike checks each guide's certificate before their profile is published and shows a verified marker on the profile. You can also ask the guide for their carnet or association number and check it with the national association.
Can I contact a guide in United Kingdom before booking?
Yes. Every guide profile has a direct message option, so you can discuss the route, your experience level and dates before committing.