Reviews Archive - Wild Orkney Walks

Nick H

September 16, 2023.

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable Megan was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the birds and plant life in the Orkneys as well as other wildlife related issues. Although our walk may not have been at the best time of the year for birds, she made a real effort to point out and explain information about all wildlife. If we go back, we will ask her to guide us again.

Andy N

August 7, 2023.

A fantastic introduction to the flora and fauna of Orkney My wife, grown-up son and I had a lovely walk with Megan at Mull's head - Megan was great - she gave us fantastic introduction to the flora and fauna of Orkney - she was a great spotter and identifier of birds, animals and plants - she was personable and pitched the content and style perfectly for our group - we can't recommend Megan highly enough! - and we would definitely go out with her again - Andy, Sally and Will

Cindy Begg

August 4, 2023.

Knowledgeable, experienced and friendly We had a lovely walk with Megan who really knew about the wildlife we encountered on our evening walk. She took time to ensure that we were comfortable and safe while walking and she had binoculars to loan to those who didn’t have them. Megan has a very warm personable approach and I will certainly do more of her walks when I return to Orkney.

archibald menzies

July 22, 2023.

Excellent field trip! I highly recommend Wild Orkney Walks - a small, locally owned conservation guide who is passionate about the nature of Orkney. My husband and I went on a Hidden Gem Short Walk to Gruf Hill in May. There were 3 others on our walk for a total of 6 including Megan. It was a truly enjoyable field trip! Megan shared her knowledge of the plants, animals, insects and birds - native species and invasive species. The outing deepened our experience of the nature of Orkney and was a highlight of our visit to Scotland. Would highly recommend an outing with Megan if you are in the area. It was exceptionally good value. We had a second outing scheduled with Megan which we had to cancel due to illness. I really appreciated how flexible Megan was. She even offered to reschedule with us - even though she had a busy calendar.

exmoor-rover

June 30, 2023.

AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED! My wife and I had two very interesting walks with Megan during our short time on Orkney last week. Both were very well organised with plenty of useful information provided about what to wear, what to bring and easy instructions about where to meet beforehand. Although both walks were nearly three hours long, they were very easy going and capable for most abilities. Also, Megan is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all the wildlife in Orkney, which added much to the enjoyment of the walks. Therefore, I would have no hesitation in recommending these walks to anyone wanting to learn more about the flora and fauna of these beautiful islands – thank you Megan!

BG10339

June 27, 2023.

Great Tailored Bird Walk We were looking for a guided bird walk near Kirkwall that would fit with our cruise ship's port call there, and were very fortunate to find Megan. After correspondence back and forth before we left home, we settled on a plan and a price - very reasonable for several hours' private guiding! A last-minute shift in our start time was graciously accommodated. The morning was most enjoyable. Megan's knowledge of the local birds - and indeed other wildlife- was extensive, and she was able to show us a number of different habitats within easy walking distance of our starting point at the tourist bureau. This meant that we saw a wide variety of birds that we would not have found - or identified - ourselves. I would certainly recommend Wild Orkney Walks to anyone who wants to see and experience the wildlife of the Orkneys.

172ross

June 20, 2023.

Evening Ring of Brodgar walk - 7 June 2023 After a fabulous week on Orkney with so many highlights I can honestly say that our evening Ring of Brodgar walk with Megan was one of them. Bird and plant life abounded, the views were wonderful and Megan was a fantastic, expert and friendly, host. I was recommended to go by family members who had been previously and I'm extremely glad I did so. - This is a superb way to see nature in Orkney within a small group.

Helene Phillips

June 19, 2023.

Great day out in the sunshine I had an amazing day with Megan. Generous of spirit, great sense of humour, and superior knowledge to share. I had a short visit to the Orkneys, and Megan helped make it special. Thanks again - i've now got new shoes and should have bought them BEFORE I went to Flotta with you!! Take care, Helene

Kathy C

June 19, 2023.

Highlight of our time on Orkney We were thrilled to find that Megan would take our group of three on a private wildlife tour. She fit the trip to our desires, asking if we had any special birds or wildlife we wanted to see. She sent us a preview of where we would go a few days before, even taking into account the road construction. Her knowledge of the natural world is incredible and she is able to relay it very well. Megan is always looking and listening. She pointed out Short-eared owls and brown hares that we wouldn't have noticed. We saw 36 species of birds, identified 9 different wild flowers and 2 butterflies. Our favorite time was at the Loons Listening Wall, followed by the Loons Hide. We sat in a peaceful setting and watched many birds with their young. This tour was truly the highlight of our visit to the Orkney Islands.

Linda C

June 13, 2023.

In the company of an expert naturalist Last week my friend and I took two wonderful walks with Megan. A day at Mull Head, and an evening at the Ring of Brodgar. At Mull Head we saw a large variety of birds, and with Megan’s expert eye saw a hen harrier and skuas we’d never have spotted alone. She is passionate and knowledgeable about plants and insects too. Megan is also delightful company, taking the wishes and needs of the group into account.

Seal Pup Walk

We had an amazing walk with Megan, she was so knowledgeable and friendly. She knew every bird and pointed them out as we walked. We walked along the cliffs past lots of bays with seals and seal pups which was such a great experience. At the end of the walk Megan had made a pack with info on the area and all the animals we had seen which was so thoughtful. I would definitely recommend booking a walk for your Orkney trip. It was one of the best things we did on our trip! Thanks Megan! Hopefully we will be back one day.

(Review from Google)

A Gleadall, 27/10/2023

Excellent evening walk around Marwick Head with Megan on Monday. Lots of sea birds, interesting plants and hares seen. We really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.

(Review from Facebook)

LR Freeman, 31/07/2023

Hidden Gem Short Walks

My wife and I had two very interesting walks with Megan during our short time on Orkney last week. Both were very well organised with plenty of useful information provided about what to wear, what to bring and easy instructions about where to meet beforehand. Although both walks were nearly three hours long, they were very easy going and capable for most abilities. Also, Megan is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all the wildlife in Orkney, which added much to the enjoyment of the walks. Therefore, I would have no hesitation in recommending these walks to anyone wanting to learn more about the flora and fauna of these beautiful islands – thank you Megan!

(Review from Google)

N Hoy, 23/06/2023

It is really a big difference to walk with Megan instead of having a walk alone. She opens your eyes for the beauty of wild life, takes the time to answer all questions and adjusts to your own preferences and walking speed. So also suitable for 60+ … 🙂

(Review from Google)

M Vellar, 09/06/2023

We were lucky enough to spend 3 hours on the cliff tops with Megan who shared her knowledge of the flora and fauna of Orkney with us. She pointed out puffins so we learned how to distinguish them from Razor bills for example ! So interesting to learn about Stoat eradication on the islands.
Thank you Megan for imparting so much.

(Review from Google)

G Ure, 12/06/2023

We were thrilled to find that Megan would do a private tour for three people. She fitted the tour to 3.5 hours and what we wanted to see (as much wildlife as possible) A few days before she sent a preview of our route. She had routed us so that we would miss road construction, giving us more time to see things. She is incredibly knowledgeable and eager to share her knowledge. We saw 36 bird species, 9 different wild flowers and 2 butterflies. Megan is always looking and listening. We saw Short-eared Owls and Brown Hares because she saw them first. The Loons Listening Wall and Loons hide were favorites. Lots of birds calling and some with their young. She gave my sister a great introduction t0 the world of birds. I think she has the” birding bug” now. This tour was the highlight of our vacation to Scotland and the Orkney Islands.

(Review from Google)

K Colston, 06/06/2023

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One of the best things we did on our trip!

Excellent Evening Walk

Very Interesting Walks

Yesnaby Walks

Thank you Megan for imparting so much

This tour was the highlight of our vacation