Meet and trek with friendly alpacas on scenic Scottish countryside trails, with options for younger children and non-walkers.

Ulbster Alpaca Trekking offers immersive experiences with a carefully developed herd of alpacas located on Scotland's famous North Coast 500 route. The venue provides two main activity options tailored to different ages and abilities. Alpaca Treks are guided walks across uneven terrain where visitors are paired with an alpaca to lead, following a health and safety briefing and initial meet-and-greet with treats. These experiences typically last 2-3 hours and include feeding time, petting opportunities, visits to see the female alpacas and their young (Cria when available), and watching dust baths. Treks are suitable for sensible 5-6 year olds and older, with a maximum of 6 participants per session. Farm Visits are designed for younger children and those unable to walk rough terrain. These hour-long (often longer) experiences include meeting the male alpacas, hand-feeding treats, visiting the ducks, and observing the female alpacas and babies. Both activities emphasize an unhurried, welcoming approach with no rushing. Located at The Ward Croft in Lybster, Caithness, the farm has been carefully developed since 2018 by Simon and Dena Miller. The extensive on-site trails and outdoor setting make it ideal for families seeking interactive animal encounters in the Scottish countryside.

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