White Water Rafting

Rafting is one of the most popular and fun river experiences. Active Outdoor Pursuits provide some of the best White Water Rafting Scotland has to offer. Our most popular rivers are the Aviemore rafting trips on the River Findhorn & River Spey in the Cairngorms National Park. In Perthshire we have rafting on the River Tay and in South West Scotland we raft the River Doon & River Nith. Read More..

Duckies

Duckies (Often referred to as fun yaks or inflatable canoes) are like an inflatable canoe seating two or three people. They can be paddled with a canoe or a kayak paddle. They sit close to the water and self bail so no need to keep emptying. They are very stable but in the event of capsizing they are easy to climb back into without having to go ashore. Because of the size of a ducky you sit much closer to the water so waves and stoppers feel much bigger and the whole experience is more like being in the water rather than on the water. Read More..

Mini Rafting

Mini Rafts are scaled down White Water rafts seating two to five people. Because of the size of these rafts you are much closer to the water waves and stoppers feel much bigger and the whole experience is more like being in the water rather than on the water. Mini rafting makes easier grade rivers feel much more challenging. Read More..

Canyoning

Scotland has the perfect landscape for canyoning, an activity that has become one of the UKs most popular extreme sports. The reasons for this are obvious - just take a look at the photos and videos and get booked up for a day you won’t forget. Read More..

Gorge Scrambling

Scotland has the perfect landscape for Gorge Scrambling - a hugely popular summer activity for families and adult groups. Take a look at the photos and videos to see why it’s so popular.

Gorge Scrambling involves jumping into deep pools, sliding down naturally formed rock flumes and abseiling down waterfalls & deep gorges. You will get wet, you will get cold but you but you will have an amazing adventure! Active offers canyoning at venues across Scotland. You will be provided with the latest safety equipment and supervised by our expert guides.

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Canoeing

Active's canoe introduction days are designed to inspire and motivate you to take up canoeing as a hobby. These fun days will develop your boat handling skills which includes different paddle strokes and manoeuvres. This will then allow you to control of your canoe and set out on a journey, possibly down an easy stretch of river. Introductory days are suitable for complete beginners and those with experience. Courses are available across Scotland and from Active Aviemore and Craigower Lodge.

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Kayaking

Active's kayak introduction days are designed to inspire and motivate you to take up kayaking as a hobby. These fun days will develop your boat handling skills which includes different paddle strokes and manoeuvres. This will then allow you to control your canoe and set out on a short journey, possibly down an easy stretch of river. Introductory days are suitable for complete beginners and those with experience. Courses are available across Scotland as well as from Active Aviemore & Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre.

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Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking in Scotland is one of the greatest outdoor experiences you will have. Explore our world class coastline and discover parts of Scotland steeped in history and tradition. This truly is one of the finest locations in the world. Active runs sea kayaking intro days and courses as well as some truly amazing sea kayak expeditions in the stunning Moray coast & West Coast of Scotland where you may encounter dolphins, whales or sea eagles.

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Rock Climbing

Challenge yourself on the rocks. These fun & adventurous climbing and abseiling sessions are located at several fine crags around the Aviemore and Cairngorms National Park.

All safety equipment is supplied for the day by Active who provide everything from rock taster days to instructor qualification courses.

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Abseiling

Challenge yourself on the rocks. These fun & adventurous climbing and abseiling sessions are located at several fine crags around the Aviemore and Cairngorms National Park.

All safety equipment is supplied for the day by Active who provide everything from rock taster days to instructor qualification courses.

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Mountain Bike

Mountain Biking Is now firmly established as one of the most popular outdoor activities in Scotland with fantastic purpose built trails across the country as well as endless miles of forest trails. There are trails and tours for novice riders and an abundance of technical terrain for the more adventurous.

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Hill Walking

During your visit to Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park why not take yourself into the mountains as well as admiring them from the glens beneath. With the assistance of our knowledgeable guides we can take you to those distant places admired by the average visitor. Our guides know the best routes to the summits and have substantial knowledge of the area's history and geology and wildlife etc. Mountain days are bespoke so we can guide you to the 4,000+ foot summits of Cairngorm, Ben Macdui, Braeriach or further afield to Creag Meagaidh.

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Mountain Scrambling

Challenge yourself on a mountain scrambling course, these are some of the most exhilarating courses we run. Mountain Scrambling is not for the faint hearted as it involves climbing steep and exposed mountain ridges with the minimum of protection. A good head for heights is essential as is the ability to move confidently on exposed but technically straight forward terrain.

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Canoe & Bike rental

We offer adult and child Mountain Bike hire for half or full-days, and also hire Canoe and Kayaks, trailers, buoyancy aids, camping equipment,.. and everything you need for a paddle adventure! Read More..