John Walker

I have mentioned the excellence of the guides throughout

John did an amazing job of being aware of everyone's needs and abilities. I also appreciated that he took time to walk and talk one on one with each member of the group. (I've been with other guides who either don't talk to anyone, or find one or two members of the group engaging and stick to those folks.) His knowledge of both the landscapes we walked through and the history of Scotland and England was shared with clarity and enthusiasm. He provided gentle encouragement when I needed it, as well as slowing me down when I was pushing myself too hard. If I am able to do another week with Wilderness Scotland, I will definitely look for one that is guided by John

John was terrific - able to multi-task, recognize the level of the group and individuals, and work with it. He taught us a lot, both about walking and hiking and about Scotland. He selected interesting walks with just the right amount of challenge, as well as differing landscapes and settings. He was flexible and careful to consider everyone.

our guide was terrific - incredibly knowledgeable, patient, high level of social competence, prepared to be a leader, sense of humour, absolutely dependable and last but not least someone who can communicate respect and love for the hills.

Johnie Walker is amazing! He taught me so much in such a short time. I often wondered how someone could know so much. He even taught me at the age of 65 why I eat so slow. “Keep the knife and fork in your hands, don’t set one down” Still working on that Johnie, not working just yet!

Our guide knew his stuff, genuinely loved the history and landscape, and kept us safe and looked after in a seemingly effortless way which is quite a feat in itself. He conducted himself with humour and seemed very authentic which are lovely things. The only note i’d say is sympathy, concern or empathy are kindnesses that can sometimes help people redouble their efforts. Interweave those with the ‘get on with it’ approach and it will reduce the complaining

John Walker was fantastic! I was the slowest and definitely the weak link in the group but he was very encouraging and understanding. Loved his knowledge of Scottish history!

John Walker was an excellent Guide- very knowledgeable about the trails, the history of the surrounding areas, as well as the amazing Scottish culture. He was very patient and supportive of each of our skill levels and interests. He was adept at every aspect of our experiences during the week- equipment, trail conditions, weather, water and food on the trail, and flexible. In fact, this was our SECOND time with him and we were excited to be hiking the trails with him. He is truly a consummate expert whose broad skill and knowledge-base blessed us at every turn of the trail. We will cherish our time in bonny Scotland for years to come because of all that he did for us.

John Walker was a good guide. He was flexible and accommodating. Very knowledgeable about the history in the places we walked. We walked at a good pace and he was very mindful as not everyone in our group was confident with the terrain.

We loved our guide! John was knowledgable and energetic and extremely patient with the group.

Our guide, John Walker, was excellent. I was not an experienced hiker and could not have had such a great experience without him.

We will definitely be back. When we book again we will be looking to see what trips John is guiding. He is an outstanding guide.

Our guide was super. I especially liked how kind he was to some of the more challenged individuals in the group. I don't know how he does it, putting up with strangers week after week.

We all just loved John.

Stu and John were wonderful! We loved their knowledge of the history, geography, culture, and spirit of the Scottish people.

Maybe some further golf-course navigation lessons might be necessary. Besides that, great trip!

John Walker is a fantastic guide: professional, experienced, compassionate, and extremely capable of meeting the needs of a diverse group of hikers. He's also a excellent driver; I'd rate him in the top 2% of all drivers I've experienced in my lifetime.

John Walker was an excellent guide and ensured that everyone made it to the top which I very much appreciated.

Our guide, John Walker, was excellent. He was very friendly, experienced, professional, safety conscious and helpful. He was also flexible and ensured that each person in our group had a great hiking experience according to our abilities. John is very knowledgeable about Scotland's mountains and all of its natural beauty and we appreciate all of the information that he shared with us. We highly recommend Wilderness Scotland tours and plan to hike again with this awesome company. Thank you, John!!

Again, see previous notes. We were generally self guided, but we had guides on 3 days and they were the BEST. The days when we had guides would not have been memorable without the guides, as they all fell on days with spotty weather, but they each took those days and made them into our absolute highlights. They were all consummate professionals, kept us safe and comfortable yet challenged, taught us a lot, and worked flawlessly with our group dynamic.

self guided notes were good and maps were informative

Self guide - piece of cake.
Loved all 3 guides. Felt very comfortable with and confident of their skills and experience. Very easy to talk with.

John Walker was exceptional. He was able to assess our abilities and tailor our walks to meet all of our needs and interests. I especially liked it when he offered choices. I couldn't have asked for a more personalized experience. He is very personable and an expert in his field.

See previous comments, with notes about the guide. John is fantastic. HIs enthusiasm for the area, the history, the mountains, is contagious. He really made the trip for us.

John Walker was an excellent guide for our trip. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Cairngorms and was able to tune our walks for our abilities as a group and for the expected weather.