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CANYONING IN SCOTLAND
THE BEST SCOTTISH CANYONS
Canyoning is a fantastic activity for everyone. It's perfect for thrill seekers, stag and hen parties, corporate groups or anyone wanting to challenge themselves and experience the thrill of the UKs fastest growing adventure sport!!
We have canyon locations throughout the whole of Scotland. If this is your first canyoning experience, or you’re addicted to canyoning….there is a canyon in Scotland for you!! We have given each canyon a rating, and have a map to help you choose the most suitable Scottish canyoning experience.
BRUAR CANYON - DISCOVER
based on 37 customer reviews
This canyon has everything to offer; awesome jumps ranging from 2meters to 10meters, flumes, vertical rock slides and awesome waterfall abseils. Bruar Canyon is non stop fun, with something for everyone! The canyon has a footpath running up the side, so its great for friends or family to come and watch, take photos and enjoy the canyon from a distance.
A great trip - by Robin, September 26, 2020
DOLLAR CANYON - DISCOVER
based on 23 customer reviews
Dollar canyon is one of our most popular trips. It is great for beginners or intermediates and just 45 minutes from Edinburgh. Dollar canyon is very accessible and holds some awesome features; with jumps up to 5 meters, epic natural water flumes and many waterfalls (the most jaw dropping being the two tier waterfall over 25 meters!)
fantastic fun experience - by Jason, August 20, 2020
ALVA CANYON - ADVANCED
based on 26 customer reviews
Alva gorge is a fantastic, committing slot canyon situated close to Stirling. This trip is a real exploration of discovery. The canyon involves numerous rappels including a zip line into smugglers cave. The penultimate waterfall ‘corkscrew falls’ will leave you totally buzzing.
It was awesome!! - by Anna, September 9, 2021
GREY MARE'S CANYON - EXTREME
based on 11 customer reviews
Big jumps, fast slides, zip lines and a breath taking 90-meter multi-pitch abseil to finish. From our experience this is the BEST and most technical commercial canyon in the UK. This canyon delivers on adventure, commitment and gives you a high dose of adrenaline.
Awesome guides - by Tim, September 5, 2020
FAMILY CANYONING TRIP - BEGINNER
based on 11 customer reviews
This canyon has everything to offer; awesome jumps ranging from 2meters to 10meters, flumes, vertical rock slides and awesome waterfall abseils. Bruar Canyon is non stop fun, with something for everyone! The canyon has a footpath running up the side, so its great for friends or family to come and watch, take photos and enjoy the canyon from a distance.
We all loved it - by Julie, June 29, 2019
CUSTOM CANYONING TRIP
based on 11 customer reviews
Let us organise your very own private canyoning tour. Immerse yourself in Scottish culture; sample the finest ales and whiskies in the best pubs and inns; eat the freshest produce and experience the warmest hospitality you can find and of course, enjoy breath-taking scenery in the most stunning canyons in Scotland.
Fantastic weekend - by William,September 11, 2018
DISCOVER CANYONING IN SCOTLAND
These canyons are great for people with beginner or intermediate level. Although these canyons are fantastic fun even for an advanced level. These canyons have a good mix of jumps, slides and abseils In this category all jumps, slides and abseils are optional. These canyons are within a 20-minute walk from the roadside. These canyons are suitable for everyone, especially families and larger groups. The canyons are not committing, which means we can exit the canyon at most points during the trip. These canyons usually last around 1.5 - 2 hours in the canyon.
DISCOVER OUR BEST SCOTTISH CANYONS
ADVANCED CANYONING IN SCOTLAND
These canyons are suitable for people who are at an intermediate level. These canyons can involve more technical rope work which means some experience abseiling is important. The canyons in this category may have big jumps or long abseils. Some of these canyons may be more specific to one element of progression, such as the Tummel canyon has no jumps or slides, but is full of abseils and ziplines. The approach to the canyons can be up to 40 minutes of uphill walking. Advanced canyons can be more committing which means the ability to walk out of the canyon can be reduced due to its depth or steep walls. These canyons can last 2 - 3 hours in the canyon.
ADVANCED CANYONS
EXTREME CANYONING IN SCOTLAND
Extreme canyons are only suitable for people who at a very good intermediate or advanced level. These canyons can be very technical so the ability and confidence with abseiling is important. There may be big jumps and big abseils. The approach to these canyons can be up to 1 hour of uphill walking, so a very good level of fitness is required. These canyons can be very committing, which means once we are in, it can be very difficult to get out until the end. These canyons can last 3+ hours in the canyon.
EXTREME CANYONS
ACTIVE
Canyoning is a great way to get fit. A full cardio and muscle building adventure
WELLBEING
Breathing fresh Scottish air keeps your body healthy and your mind clear
ADVENTURE
Feel your adrenaline flow when you experience the thrills of canyoning
NATURE
You will be immersed in the outdoors on every canyoning adventure
MAKE MEMORIES THAT LAST
If you are feeling adventurous why not try canyoning. Explore beautiful locations throughout Scotland such as Perthshire, Stirlingshire and the Highlands. Some of the best canyons in the world can be found in Scotland and they offer a true adventure experience.
CANYONING SCOTLAND
WHAT IS CANYONING?
Canyoning is a perfect mix of different outdoor activities. But although canyoning uses a mixture of skills it has its own specific way to do things. It involves rock climbing skills, as there is often abseiling and rappelling. Swimming is an important part as most canyons have water in them.
Canyoneering is an adventure activity. It combines rock and water activities into a sport full of adrenaline and natural beauty. When you go canyoning you will be trekking through river gorges. You will also explore around rock pools and behind waterfalls. You will find yourself abseiling down waterfalls as well as tackling cliff jumps into stunning water rock pools.
The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for a newer and richer experience.
The best canyons are often found in mountainous areas. Where rivers and steep mountains form deep river canyons. Due to the natural erosion of the water on the rock beautiful rock features can be found.
From this process smooth waterfalls are formed to create almost a natural water park. Some canyons can be technical (involving ropes and tricky moves). Many canyons are accessible to all and can just involve jumping and walking. The best locations in the UK are found in Scotland. There are also some canyons in North Wales and the Lake District.
When there is water a lot of fun can be had. However, some knowledge of water safety and the ability to swim is vital. Often you can slide down natural chutes. Jump into deep pools. You can also swim your way through beautiful sheer sided canyons.
Our passion has developed as an exploration sport with similar techniques to caving and climbing. The beauty is to explore hidden canyons using precise skills and techniques.
All under the supervision of an experienced and certified guide you can immerse yourself into the wilderness of Scotland and travel through the hidden beauty of the Scottish landscape. From mountains, forest and prehistoric rock formations we will guide you through the naturally stunning scenery as you get your adrenaline fix.
Bruar, Dollar, Alva and the Grey Mares Tail are some of the best canyons in Scotland. Everything from big abseils, ziplines, jumps and stunning scenery are all there to be experienced. We offer daily trips to these locations around Scotland with expert instructors.
EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE
BE INSPIRED
At the end of the day, canyoning exists for one reason and one reason only; it’s insanely fun. It’s a great adventure sport. A fantastic way to get out into the countryside and explore the rivers and gorges. To get waist-deep in the water of new countries on your travels and to see waterfalls and slides, the likes of which you never even knew existed.
At The Canyoning Company we pride ourselves on achieving and maintaining the highest standard of Canyoning certification as we can.
Providing training and resources to a range of private sector and public sector organisations we also provide help with outdoors training, health and safety as well as knowing how to make your adventure a memory to remember.
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Dunaird Coach House, St. Mary's Road, Dunkeld, PH8 0BJ
Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm | Sat - Sun 830am - 7pm