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Gorge Scrambling

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.

Most Gorges and Canyons in Scotland have a combination of water and rock features requiring the ability to deal with deep fast flowing water and exposure. On grade 3/4, canyon descent by jumping or abseiling can be the only option. Most canyons involve swimming but some can be dry.

PricesAdult DayChild DayAdult 1/2 DayChild 1/2 Day
Gorge Scrambling£55£28£40£20
Full Summer Activity Days Price List

Family Deal! - Book 1 activity day & children go free on day 2

Name Duration Notes Grade Price  
Truim Falls 9.30am - 1.00pm Aviemore & Cairngorms 1-3
  • Adults £40
  • Children £20
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Bridge of Brown 9.30am - 1.00pm approx Aviemore & Cairngorms 2-3
  • Adults £40
  • Children £20
  • See our amazing family deal
Gynack Gorge 9.30am - 1.00pm approx Aviemore & Cairngorms 1-2
  • Adults £40
  • Children £20
  • See our amazing family deal
Lui Gorge 10.30am - 3.00pm approx Aviemore & Cairngorms 1-2
  • Adults £55
  • Children £27.50
  • See our amazing family deal
Moness Gorge 9.30am - 3.30pm approx Perthshire 3
  • Adults £55
  • Children £27.50
  • See our amazing family deal
The Devil's Pulpit 9.30am - 3.30pm approx Glasgow 1-2
  • Adults £55
  • Children £45
The Gogo Gorge 9.30am - 3.30pm approx Glasgow 1-2
  • Adults £55
  • Children £45

Canyoning & Gorge Scrambling Grading System

Grade 1 Mildly challenging, suitable for 7+ years, includes most of the normal features of this activity but much less physically challenging. Difficulties can be avoided.
Grade 2 Mainly straight-forward but may contain short challenging sections. Most challenges can be avoided. Suitable for very confident children 7+ and adults.
Grade 3 More challenging gorges which can be ascended or descended usually involving jumps of 20+ feet and abseils. Sometimes avoidable. Suitable for confident children 10+ accompanied by parents and adults.
Grade 4 Contains high jumps of 20-40 feet, long & fast slides - most features are not avoidable. Abseils of up to 80 feet possible. Suitable for very confident youths 13+ & confident adults.
Grade 5 The most challenging - no avoidance of any features are possible. High jumps up to 45 feet possible, abseils up to 120 feet or multiple abseils. Very sustained activity in a very challenging / exposed environment. Suitable for very confident adults 16+ only.