Llamas are found in the highest parts of South America, where they are known as the Truck of the Andes, for their ability to walk long distances and carry goods. And the good news is that you can go llama trekking in the UK - a VERY different way to get active, get walking, enjoy the countryside & beautiful scenery, breathe in fresh air, blow away those cobwebs & have fun with new friends. There's even a llama song!
Llamas come in all sorts of colours and their fleece is much in demand for clothing They stand about 4 feet high at the shoulder. They are very alert so make good walking companions with their gentle, friendly and intelligent natures.
Llamas make excellent field pets, thanks to their hardiness, and good companions for lone animals who would welcome a friend, such as ponies. They are also increasingly used for trekking, and to guard other stock such as sheep, since they are very protective
When you're planning a walk with a llama, please check to see what the booking procedure is on each of the web sites.
Llama trekking in the UK
Cornwall
Llama Land run a number of events, including a Fun Felt Day for beginners. They also have an Adopt a llama scheme as a present for that special someone in your life.
Cumbria
Lakeland Llama Treks "Feeling stressed? Get calmer with a llama," says the site, and there's a llama song to listen to as well. Cumbria is a stunning county and there'll be lots of beautiful scenery to enjoy as you go llama trekking and try some llama wine!
Devon:
Dartmoor Llama Walks offer taster sessions to help you get acquainted with llamas. These give you the chance to meet and greet them, groom them, take them for a short walk, and let them back into their field. Llama walks give you an opportunity to enjoy the magnificent surrounding scenery.
Ashwood Llamasin North Devon offer allama experience, giving you the chance to get close up and personal with some or all of their llamas. Find out how to halter a llama, have a go at grooming & help take them for a short stroll. You'll also get a chance to meet their goats & chickens before tucking into delicious homemade cake & tea or a cold drink. You can rent a cottage there, too - why not book a holiday in North Devon and enjoy its stunning countryside?
Dorset
UK Llamas offer a range of activities, including Learn with Llamas, a hands-on experience, kids' birthday parties, treks and fund-raising; they offer a range of treks to suit your needs through the stunning Dorset countryside - just take a look at their beautiful photos! Gloucestershire
Severnwye Llama Trekking Go trekking in the beautiful Forest of Dean with Severnwye Llama Trekking. Many of their animals are available for shows, weddings and other events to really give you a theme with a difference! The farm welcomes educational groups.
Cotswold Camelids. Whatever you do, go to this site andvisit the descriptions about the llamas at Cotswolds Camelids - they are just wonderful! They have 2 walks on offer in the beautiful countryside of Gloucestershire in the stunning Ozelworth Valleys, and many people come back for repeat walks, asking to walk with the same llama.
Herefordshire
Old King Street Farm Half day or one day treks, and whatever you do, visit the site and read A llama writes and the archives. The farm has a number of holiday cottages so you can head into the fresh air and really blow the cobwebs away. |
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Isle of Wight
Wight Llama Treks Enjoy a guided walk through the Wight countryside with a friendly llama by your side carrying your pack. Why not enjoy the magical Sunset and Champagne trek?
Lancashire
Saddleworth Llama Trekking Enjoy a trek in the company of these wonderful creatures - they will even carry your backpack for you! The Farm now has a number of rare breeds of animal waiting for you to visit, including small Kune pigs from New Zealand.
Lords House Farm caters particularly for disabled and disadvantaged adults and children. It has a huge range of rare breeds and extraordinary animals, from reindeer to emus. The site is amazing, and the work this charity does awe-inspiring, so please visit and see what you can do to support. They do have an Adopt an Animal scheme. If you are a business looking for something to sponsor, why not sponsor a child a place on one of the farm's programmes?
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Northants
Catanger Llama Trekking As well as llama treks, Catanger offer corporate and private trekking, so if you're looking for a special occasion to do some team building with a difference, why not get in touch with them?
Nottinghamshire:
Wellington Lodge Llamas Enjoy a trek with a llama, or the llama husbandry course if you're thinking of taking a llama. And if you need a talk about these beautiful animals, contact Wellington Lodge. The llamas have been known to go too, even into residential homes!
Staffordshire
National Forest Llama Treks Looking for a different theme for your children's birthday parties? Look no further! National Forest Llama Treks can offer the kids a really memorable time, when they spend an hour with a llama, grooming, taking him or her for a walk, and feeding them - and then it's games time! The site has great llama jigsaws and games on it.
Surrey:
Surrey Hills Llamas Take a walk through the Surrey hills with a llama. In fact, why not adopt a llama for someone special?
Sussex:
Ashdown Forest Llama Park with special events on around the year, including llamas being sheared. There's a gift shop, a coffee shop, and conference facilities. Go see those llamas!
Bluecaps Llamas Trekking, (starting from a leisurely 40 minutes), pub walks, llamas and alpacas for sale, plus a great range of halters and accessories and knitwear! Bluecaps can provide treks for corporate entertainment and team-building - just get in touch with them to find out more!
France
Ferme "La Petite Barre" Yes, go llama trekking right in central France in the Cher region. Relax with the llamas - you can even draw or paint them! The site even mentions mushroom hunting with a llama...
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