White Water Rafting on the River Findhorn
From: £70.00
During summer the river levels can be low and as such we may substitute the craft for duckies for a better or safer experience or alternatively change the river to one of our other options if they are higher water on the day.
White Water Rafting on the Findhorn during summer can have low river levels and as such we may substitute the craft for duckies for a better or safer experience or alternatively change the river to one of our other options if they are higher water on the day.
White Water Rafting on the River Findhorn
Grade 3/3+
White Water Rafting in Scotland on the River Findhorn is an adventurous and enjoyable day out for all and is based in the Aviemore & Cairngorms area not far from Inverness. The rivers around Aviemore, the Cairngorms & Inverness are some of, if not the most enjoyable White Water Rafting venues across the whole of Scotland and the Findhorn is the best of all. The River Findhorn is in our opinion the greatest place to go white water rafting as it is the most consistent rapids which are set in a truly stunning area of the country.
White Water Rafting on the Findhorn is a great fun activity for everyone. Families and young people aged 10+ will love the bounce and splash offered on this grade 3+ river trip.
- The minimum age for White Water Rafting on the Findhorn is 10 years old.
- We supply all the technical equipment as part of your booking price – buoyancy aids, wetsuits and helmets.
- What you need to bring is swim shorts to go over a wetsuit , an old pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, and a towel, warm clothing for before and after the activity.
- We will try and take some photographs during the day if appropriate to do so and post these to Facebook after so you have access to them for free.
- In summer when the river levels are low we may substitute the rafts for duckies (smaller inflatable self guided rafts) or sit on top kayaks if the river levels dictate that a different craft would be safer or more enjoyable. Should the river be too low we may also go to a different river like the Spey.
We can meet you at the venue, on route or at our main base and provide transport down to the river and will try and work around what is easiest for you as best we can.
Rising high in the Monadhliath Mountains, the River Findhorn quickly descends north of Aviemore towards Findhorn Bay on the Moray coast.
White water rafting the River Findhorn is a truly memorable experience – its fast flowing grade 3 & 4 rapids such as Leven’s Gorge, Dulsie Gorge and Carnage Corner will have your adrenalin flowing. The grade 4 mentioned here applies to the upper Findhorn – if your group is interested in this please drop us a ring on 01540 210 000 and we can tailor a booking for you.
Rafting on the River Findhorn is suitable for teen’s and adult groups and is particularly popular with stag and hen parties. The middle section is also suitable for confident children accompanied by adults.
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Other Rivers That we Raft Across Scotland
Raft the Garry
Raft the Spey
Raft the Tay
Raft the Garry
Grade 3/4
White water rafting on the River Garry is a truly memorable experience. This 4 mile long fast flowing and technical river contains many fun grade 3/4 rapids, they are some of the most thrilling rapids in Scotland.
White Water Rafting on the Garry begins below the Dam. From here you are straight into the action with the first rapid being just 50 metres away from the put in. Continuing down the river, you paddle through Invergarry and into Loch Oich before finishing up at the Great Glen Adventure Centre . Being dam controlled, this trip is available most Thursdays and Saturday with scheduled release dates between March and October. Rafting on the River Garry is suitable for adults and water confident young people aged 10+ accompanied by adults.
Raft the Spey
White Water Rafting on the River Spey Grade 2+
Rising at over 1000 feet at Loch Spey near the famous Corrieyairack pass in the Scottish Highlands, the Spey descends to flow through Newtonmore, crossing Loch Insh before reaching Aviemore. From there it flows the remaining 60 miles north-east to the Moray Firth.
White water rafting on the River Spey is on the fast flowing stretches between Grantown on Spey and Aberlour. These stretches provide fun grade 2+ rapids including the famous “washing machine rapid”. Rafting on the Spey is suitable for families and younger people however adults will still have a ball on our mini rafts or Duckies.
Suitable for Children Aged 6+
Raft the Tay
Grade 2/3
The River Tay flows out of Loch Tay in the Central Highlands. This trip can start from Loch Tay itself or more commonly from Aberfeldy. From here the Tay starts off quiet and pleasant and gradually builds to give many grade 2/3 rapids before finally reaching the grade 3 national slalom course at Grandtully.
Rafting the River Tay is suitable for families and younger people however adults will still have a ball particularly in our mini rafts or Duckies.
The minimum age for White Water Rafting on the Tay is 8 years old.
When is best to go White Water Rafting on the River Findhorn
White Water Rafting in Scotland on the River Findhorn is an all year round activity however, conditions vary with the seasons. The conditions are generally pleasant in Summer with warmer temperatures, the higher water levels are normally during the Spring and Autumn where we regularly go white water rafting as well. Our White Water Rafting on the Findhorn is perfect for people visiting the Aviemore, Cairngorms or Inverness area on holiday or for locals who just want a thrill.
During the summer months, river levels can be low and heavy rainfall is ideal to rise certain rivers like the Findhorn. This being said at low river levels duckies and sit on top kayaks may be supplemented for the rafts to maximise the enjoyment and safety or we may change the river if the river levels are too low .. No previous experience is required, although there are variable age limits for each river with the Findhorn sitting at 10 years old. Want to try out some other great adventures? Why not check out our canyoning days!
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Meeting Location
For this activity we aim to meet at Tiso in Aviemore at 09:30