Meet and stroll with our lovely alpacas!
This one hour visit is fantastic for couples, friends and families seeking a great outdoor experience together.
Spend some time meeting, feeding and learning all about our fascinating, gentle alpacas before enjoying a leisurely stroll in the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside.
You will be in awe of the stunning Scottish scenery and amazing wildlife as your guide leads you and your stroll companion up into the surrounding hills of Beirhope.
With the most spectacular views of the Scottish Borders and beyond, there really is no better way to experience the South of Scotland than with an alpaca stroll right here at Beirhope.
What to expect:
- Meet and feed the alpacas
- Meet your guide and learn some fun alpaca facts
- Introduction to your walking alpaca and safety briefing
- Approximately 45 minute guided stroll with your alpaca
- Stunning scenery, amazing photo opportunities and unique 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.
- Strolls are approximately 45 minutes of walking. Whilst at a gentle pace, this stroll goes up a fairly steep hill. If you have any conditions that may make this option difficult for you please get in touch with us to look at other activities.
- The age limit on this activity is 7+, please see our Meet-A-Paca for younger guests. There is a maximum of 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child per alpaca.
- Children 13+ can lead their own alpaca or share with a younger child, there must be at least 1 participating adult in the group. If there’s an odd number in your booking, for example 1 adult and 2 children, then a second alpaca must be booked. 3 people cannot share 1 alpaca. Team Beirhope may be able to help out, please contact us to discuss your individual booking requirements if you are unclear.
- Please wear long trousers and closed shoes (that don't mind mud) on visit day.
- 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
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).
