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    Tom Hutton

    Tom Hutton

    Energetic | Curious | Explorer

    Mini Bio

    I was born in the Cotswolds and raised in the southwest of England. After 20 years in a suit and tie, I threw it all in and became a photographer and writer, specialising in the outdoors, particularly mountain biking. Somehow, this morphed into guiding and instructing, and I’ve never looked back.

    Favourite Place to Play

    Anywhere that feels wild and remote. I live in Wales, and it feels like home, but Scotland is always calling me.

    Not a lot of People Know This

    I play guitar and write depressing songs.

    What Fellow Travellers Say About Tom

    My guides were AMAZING! I could not have asked for two more friendly, experienced, welcoming guides for a trip like this. Heather and Tom are exceptional at their jobs. Right off the get go they made us feel comfortable and excited for the week ahead. They were friendly with great senses of humour that allowed my mom and I to feel relaxed and taken care of at every moment. They were easy-going and worked really well together as a pair naturally taking turns to guide or lead us through a ride or a day plan. As a slightly inexperienced cycling tourist, they were so supportive in setting me up for success when it came to prepping the bike and riding at paces that were manageable. By the end, Tom and I were able to do a ride together at a length and pace I did not know I had in me after the first day!

    What comes to mind about Heather is how good she was at going with the flow of the trip. Her calmness was comforting while being in an unfamiliar place and it did not take long to know that we could trust and rely on Heather to make this trip an incredible one.

    For Tom, you could tell just how much he loves being on the bike and riding through the Hebrides. His passion towards cycling and exploring made us know that we would be getting the best guidance. He set me up perfectly on my bike and checked in constantly to see how it was functioning. Every day he would give us the ride plan which would allow me to mentally prepare for the day which was a huge help. I could go on and on but I really appreciated his support throughout the trip.

    Overall, I’d give the guides beyond a perfect score. They both brought their own expertise to the trip while working together seamlessly. They are so incredibly good at their jobs and you can tell they love being Wilderness Scotland guides.

    Lucas Matheson
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 03/07/2026

    I’ve commented already. but our guides Heather and Tom were outstanding! They did everything in their power to make sure we had a successful day. They are lovely individuals and had the perfect personality for being guides.

    Sue McKain
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 02/07/2026

    Tom - great knowledge of the routes and lots of encouragement. These routes are not a piece-o-cake.
    Heather - Lots of fun and a very good guide. A good van driver.

    John McKain
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 29/06/2026

    Although I have previously commented on the strengths of both guides, Tom and Heather, I would emphasize their commitment to ensuring our trip was enjoyable and never did I feel pressured to go further or faster. Both guides made sure we were safe on the road at all times. At opportune moments they shared their knowledge of the landscape and history.
    Most of all they were really good hosts - always up and cheerful and made the extra effort to ensure we were having an awesome experience. 11/10 rating for both.

    Deborah Sands
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 29/06/2026

    Graham and Tom were awesome

    Robert gracey
    E-bike - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 30/09/2024

    We had a fabulous experience. Everything was very well organised and Graham and Tom were super guides. They had a series of back up plans for if and when required and were immensely flexible. They were both extremely friendly, competent and helpful. When one of our (own) bikes had a problem they helped resolve the issue efficiently. We felt secure in their leadership and they both went the extra mile to make our experience as enjoyable as possible. The picnic on the beach in Lewis was a real treat but there were many other enjoyable and memorable experiences; they really helped us fall in love with the outer Hebrides. They were both great company and helped the group bond; we had the most lovely companions and a great time together.

    Gina Cutner
    E-bike - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 25/09/2024

    All good, Tom was a very good guide, pleasant and knowledgeable.

    Hanna Makkonen
    Deluxe Walking - Highlights of Wales
    Reviewed on 01/09/2024

    Tom is the best tour guide ever. Seriously. Kind, knowledgeable, skilled, attentive, funny, helpful, and damned good looking. What more could you ask for?

    Coleman Fetters
    Deluxe Walking - Highlights of Wales
    Reviewed on 29/08/2024

    Tom Hutton was outstanding as our guide. Not only is he knowledgeable about the area and all the sites we visited, but is just a very kind, genuine and caring person. Tom made a point to attend to the needs of each individual as well as the group. He is absolutely a joy to be around and his positive energy and fun-loving spirit made the trip that much more enjoyable. Everyone quickly bonded with Tom as we all laughed together and formed new friendships. Tom is definitely a special asset to your organization.

    John Fetters
    Deluxe Walking - Highlights of Wales
    Reviewed on 29/08/2024

    Tom was an extraordinary guide. He was patient, knowledgeable, fun, and kind. I would take any trip he guides in the future. His warm and friendly nature made us into more than just traveling companions; because of Tom, I'm leaving with new friends. His facility with the trails made it easy to be a novice and still feel like I got as much out of the experience as anyone else. Because of Tom, I would recommend Wilderness to anyone.

    Erika Halstead
    Deluxe Walking - Highlights of Wales
    Reviewed on 26/08/2024

    Our guides were wonderful. The trip would not have been the same without them. We appreciate how much effort they put in to making sure we were having the best time possible on our trip!

    Carolyn Chambers
    Road Cycling - Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 28/06/2024

    Nat and Tom were amazing. They constantly focused on us and what they could do to make our holiday full of memories. They are both extremely knowledgeable. They are also great at leading a group. They kept conversations going and they took an interest in anything we were sharing. If I was touring again I would want to know if Nat and Tom were guiding.

    Jean Chambers
    Road Cycling - Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 26/06/2024

    Tom was an excellent guide. Upon seeing that the weather was going to turn bad in Northern Wales, he drove us after dinner so that we could at least get a glimpse of Mt. Snowdon before the clouds came in. This was much appreicated.

    ron picha
    Deluxe Walking - Highlights of Wales
    Reviewed on 03/06/2024

    Tom is outstanding. So knowledgeable and accommodating. He tried so hard to manage a group that had slightly different abilities. I all, the group worked well together.

    Marva Serotkin
    Deluxe Walking - Highlights of Wales
    Reviewed on 27/05/2024

    Book a trip with Tom

    Trip / Departure Availability Status Price Book
    E-bike – The Cotswolds
    29th Aug - 4th Sep 2026
    6 place(s) left Guaranteed 3,625 Book Now

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    Sometimes it's nice to get family and friends together and travel privately for some quality time. This means you benefit from all the features of the group departure, including hand-picked accommodation and expert local guides and we'll take care of it all. Then you can make your choice of departures dates and we'll get back to you to finalise the details.

    We work together with our team of guides to decide which departures they lead each year. As part of that, guides provide available dates that they are free to be booked. This means that any of the dates you see in the first field of the form below, could be perfect for your private departure or customised tour.

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