Tour Operator: Beirhope Alpacas 2 hours Travel method:   Self-Drive Region / Starts from: Edinburgh

Alpaca Trek

A Little Piece of Magic in the Scottish Borders

Get acquainted with our friendly alpacas on this popular 2 hour visit to Beirhope. Discover the beauty of the Scottish Borders as an experienced guide leads you and your alpaca friend on an unforgettable adventure in the Cheviot Hills.

Surrounded by Iron Age Hill Forts, walk in the footsteps of the marching legions of Roman Soldiers and step into the land of our Border Reiver ancestors.

At home in the hills, our fun and friendly alpacas provide an experience like no other; and what better way to the soak in the natural beauty of Scotland than with an alpaca adventure right here at Beirhope.

What to expect:

  • Meet and feed the alpacas
  • Meet your guide and learn some fun alpaca facts
  • Introduction to your trekking alpaca and safety briefing
  • Approximately 75 - 90 minute guided walk with your alpaca
  • Breathtaking scenery, historical sites and memories to last a lifetime

Important information

  • On arrival, please wait at the Trekkers Barn for a member of the team to meet you. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time (to allow for a change of shoes etc.) to ensure your visit can start on time.

  • Treks are approximately 75 - 90 minutes of walking; all routes include hills and gravel tracks. We recommend you bring a drink for the trek and wear long trousers with closed shoes/boots.

  • The age limit on this activity is 13+, please see our Stroll or Meet-A-Paca for younger guests. This activity is not suitable for U13's. Ages 13 - 17 must be accompanied by a participating adult (aged 18+).

  • This activity is limited to 1 person per 1 alpaca. It is not possible to supervise or share an alpaca on this activity. If you have any questions regarding this, please get in touch prior to booking.

  • Please let us know if you have any medical or physical conditions that may make a trek or stroll unsuitable. Our Meet-A-Paca may be more suited.

  • Treks and strolls are not suitable during pregnancy.

  • We cannot delay the start of an activity and we cannot return to the start to pick up late arrivals. If you miss the start you will not be subject to a refund or to reschedule. Please check your directions before setting off to avoid missing your visit to us and get in touch by email (24 hours prior) if you need directions. Google Maps brings you directly to us. The local roads are narrow country lanes, please allow enough time in your journey for this.

  • There may be other guests on the activity - private/bespoke visits can be arranged.

Best price guarantee
No hidden costs
Bookings must be made and paid for in advance of visit.

Any cancellations up to 7 days prior to visit will be eligible for either a gift voucher to the sum of the activity, a 50% refund of the activity cost or re-book to a new date (subject to availability).

Cancellations within 7 days of visit will not be eligible for any refund/gift voucher or re-book. Private bookings are non-refundable.

Should Beirhope cancel your visit you will be offered a full refund or a gift voucher to the cost of your visit to come another time.

All Children (u18) must be accompanied by a participating adult. We do not have facilities for spectators.

Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and will not be eligible for a refund. We are rurally located, please familiarise yourself with the route and allow additional travel time to get to us. Please contact us before visit day if you require directions. Beirhope is available with detailed instructions on Google Maps.

Please arrive no sooner than 15 minutes before your scheduled visit.

Please observe the age restrictions of each activity. We may not be able to facilitate younger guests and your visit may be refused. Please contact us in advance to discuss your specific request and we will look to make appropriate arrangements for your visit.

Gift Vouchers are valid for one year from date of issue.

On visit day, wear appropriate clothing. On sunny days we recommend long trousers and closed outdoor shoes or boots. Don’t forget sunscreen and hats too. In winter on cold days outdoors boots are essential and waterproof/warm clothing, hats and gloves too.
Meeting point
Beirhope Farm, Hownam, TD5 8AP, Scottish Borders
Important information
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time.

On visit day, please wear appropriate clothing. On sunny days we recommend long trousers and closed outdoor shoes or boots. Don’t forget sunscreen, hats and water too. In winter, on cold days, outdoor boots are essential along with waterproof/warm clothing, hats and gloves. Please also note our treks and hikes require a moderate level of fitness.


Important: From Monday 20th May - Friday 31st May the A68 is closed between Byrness to Carter bar, from 9am -3pm daily. The detour is over 100 miles. Our recommendation is for anyone travelling from the south who would usually use the A696 or A68 to use the A1 and A697 (via wooler instead).

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