You'll be with us for around three hours in total. We'll start with a welcome and safety briefing. We'll then go into the field with our group of female alpacas and their young ones. We'll follow them as the graze and roam around the field. We'll tell you about alpacas and try to answer your questions.We'll then take feeding to a group of male alpacas very accustomed to handling. We'll be hands-on with them prior to putting headcollars on them and taking them for a walk. We'll be walking for around 40 minutes in total.You'll then spend a little time in our Shepherd's Hut learning a bit more about fleece and what happens to it after shearing. Then its time for fresh coffee, or tea, and baked-for-you Trekkers Cake. This will either be in our sunny sitooterie on a warm and dry day, or in our cosy bothy.

Yes, its just you, us and the alpacas ! You won't be part of a group. We can move at your pace and follow up your interests.

No. Our Alpaca Treks are for adults (18 and over) only.

If you come along with a friend or family member who is not taking part in the Trek, we'll find somewhere comfortable for them to wait for you. They won't be taking part in the field time or the alpaca walking. They'll be welcome to join us for coffee and Trekkers' Cake though.

This is not a strenuous activity. You'll be with us for a total of around three hours and you'll be on your feet for around two and a half hours. Actual walking time with the alpacas is around forty minutes, at a very leisurely pace. You will be in grass fields for much of the time, and will also be using paths and some woodland tracks. There are no drastic slopes, and no excessively wet, muddy or mucky parts.Our oldest Trekker to date was 93 at the time of her Trek !

Yes. We know our alpacas well and you will not be mixing with any groups of animals where their behaviours may be a problem. When we're in close proximity to them at the handling and walking stage, you will be fully briefed about how to be.If you have particular anxieties around animals, we'll try to give you the reassurance you need to participate fully. But there's no pressure from us - if you are happy just "being" with the alpacas, that's fine.

Wear walking type-shoes or boots preferably. Trainers or sports-type shoes are OK but remember that you'll be walking in the alpacas' field and there might be poop ! Do not wear shoes with a pronounced heel or open toes.Wear or bring a waterproof jacket in case of showers, and layers to keep you warm. It is often a few degrees cooler in the middle of the field than you might anticipate. Flapping clothing and billowing scarves, skirts etc are non-ideal.Bring sunscreen if you think you'll need it.And, don't forget your camera !

When you book, we'll ask about cake-related food allergies and intolerances and will, of course, accommodate them. We also ask about cake likes and dislikes - if you love Lemon Cake but don't like Chocolate Cake, tell us ! We bake for you that day and so everything is fresh and tailored to you.