Gorge walking in Stirlingshire - a wonderfully wet day out for all the family! These group sessions near Gartmore just outside Stirling are suitable for everyone with a bit of an adventurous spirit from the age of 8. You and your fellow gorge walkers will all meet at the adventure centre in Gartmore. After meeting your instructors you'll get kitted out with all the necessary gorge walking gear that's to say a wetsuit a helmet and a buoyancy aid. After that you'll be transported to the start of the gorge walk. Being located on the edge of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park you're surrounded by water sources in this part of Stirlingshire; from the River Forth to Keltie Water and Ward Burn. That means you don't have far to go to get to the departure point of your gorge walking adventure. When you get there it's just as you'd imagine a gorge walk in Stirlingshire to be. The fast-flowing clear water tumbles over grey granite rocks gushing along the gorge lined with overhanging trees. It's all pretty idyllic and makes for the perfect initiation into gorge walking. In essence you'll be swimming climbing scrambling (and maybe a bit of shuffling at first as you get your confidence) along the water course. Your instructor will lead the way and they are great at encouraging you to literally step out of your comfort zone without pushing you beyond your limit. One of the best bits of these sessions is the river tubing. You basically clamber into a big rubber ring and let yourself ride the waters. It's sure to have you laughing out loud as you get bumped and bounced along - and as you can imagine kids just love it. Having successfully made your way down river there's one last challenge for you - the jumps. Keep your nerve remember what your instructor told you and then take the leap into the swirling waters. It's a totally exhilarating way to round off your gorge walking in Stirlingshire!
Get set and ready for leaping and bounding around when you go coasteering in Cornwall! If exploring the coast cliffs coves and sea caves in a new and exciting way appeals to you then try a trip on one of the most exhilarating adventures of all - coasteering your way along some of Newquay's beauty spots.The coasteering on offer in Newquay is a mix of rock climbing canyoning and cliff jumping all rolled into an action-packed traverse all over the cliff headlands of Cornwall. You might think you have to be a super strong swimmer and have bulging muscles to enjoy this experience but you don't. It's all about listening to the instructor following their guidelines and taking the plunge using their techniques.One thing's for sure you'll get plenty of time to enjoy nature's watery wonderland of coasteering Cornish style. In fact there's a great variety of sea scenery packed into a small area making it an ideal location for novice coasteerers. And it's also worth noting that the natural obstacles you'll face are tidal. At high tide there'll be plenty of jumps and at low tide there are more caves and wildlife to see but at whatever maritime moment you choose the tackle Cornwall's finest coasteering you'll get to places well off the beaten track and inaccessible to even the most adventurous holidaymaker swimmers setting off from the beach!The only way we can describe this half day experience is that it's like setting a bird's (or perhaps seagull?) eye view and you get to see what only the seals see as you experience some of Cornwall's finest views. Coasteering safety requirements mean you are covered head to toe in a thermal neoprene suit and armed with specialist equipment including a life jacket so you will be safe whilst engaging in the thrill and rush of jumping from the cliffs swimming through caves and scrambling.As long as you can swim no previous experience is required. It doesn't matter how fit you are the trip will be tailored to be as mild or wild as you want. Experience a total contrast as you take in the most beautiful coastal surroundings Cornwall has to offer… and then throw yourself into them!Your coasteering Cornwall guides are part of an environmentally conscious company that tries to minimise the impact it makes on the natural environment. They avoid coasteering the same sites around Newquay too often and ensure that all course participants understand the impact they have on the natural surroundings when taking part in each activity. Not only will you have a great time - but will also be learning about the stunning coastline surrounding you.
Gorge walking in Wales. We're the first to admit we had blank looks on our faces when it was suggested Into The Blue should offer this outdoor activity. Does it mean hiking in a pac-a-mac with soggy sarnies and a map? Nope! The gorge walking offered in South Wales is pretty gnarly and you'll need a 'full on attitude' to succeed. All you need to bring along with you for your gorge adventure in South Wales is your nerve as all safety equipment is supplied and your experienced guides will ensure that you will make the most of your high thrills experience safely. After introductions and listening to the on-land briefing session it's time to take a deep breath and go for it! The walks take place in spectacular Welsh gorges with Mother Nature offering up some incredible challenges and obstacles. It's fair to say that normally when you see a nice waterfall you'd stop and take a picture of it. On this gorge walking outing in Wales you might well be abseiling down it. You may also find yo...
Tackle nature head on when you go canyoning in Scotland and experience the unique combination of climbing abseiling and swimming all in the rugged wilds of Perthshire. This Scottish canyoneering centre has introduced thousands of visitors to the delights of scrambling through ravines and gorges in a life jacket and rappelling down waterfalls on a rope.Regardless of whether you're a gnarly fitness addict or a casual walker the Aberfeldy based team has explored all the canyoning areas Scotland boasts and reckon they've found the perfect canyon path for all levels of canyoneers.Some of the most popular canyoning Scotland has to offer happens to be just a few miles from this activity centre that is based at the Keltney Burn Reserve making it the preferred location for the majority of introductory canyoning sessions as it combines steep wooded gorges with the more gentle meadowland preferred by walkers. The Keltneyburn Canyon has been slowly carved into the rock of the Dalradian Schis...
Have you ever felt like jumping off a cliff? For those seeking the ultimate adrenaline rush here's your chance with Into The Blue! Take this great opportunity and go canyoning in Scotland at the splendidly beautiful Inchree Falls just off the A82 in between Glencoe and Fort William.The stunning series of waterfalls that are set in the Glenrigh Forest just south of Fort William in the wonderfully sculpted Scottish Highlands offer an amazing setting with fantastic views over Loch Linnhe not that you'll notice as you'll be too busy diving into the water!Once you have been fully kitted out in all the necessary specialist equipment you will undertake a safety briefing before heading out to the rocks. Your half day experience will see you embarking on a canyoning mission under the watchful supervision of one of the centre's highly trained guides.Inchree Falls is a natural run of stepped waterfalls that boasts 500ft of height difference from the top to the bottom. With all the safety gear on you don't need to be a seasoned diver to love this experience you just need to be able to swim with confidence and have a head for heights and heart for adventure.A definite highlight of this exhilarating canyoning day out at Inchree has to be the impressive (and slightly daunting) 30ft drop. Whether you decide to be roped down in front of the cascading water or you're brave enough to go for the jump splashing into the fast flowing water below is a thrilling unforgettable moment.During your trip you will work your way down through the canyon taking in some unsurpassed memorable views as you go behind walls of gushing water. Some of the rock features can be used as natural slides plunging you into pools at an exciting pace. This is seriously good fun all thanks to mother nature!
Have you ever wanted to take on multiple extreme sports at once well if so coasteering is the one for you! Jump swim and scramble with this fantastic experience in Oban on Scotland's wonderful coastline.There really can be no better setting for coasteering than the wild and rugged coastline of Oban which cuts beautifully into the sea. With the waves crashing against the rocks and miles of cliffs to explore there is plenty to keep you entertained on this exciting day out.Coasteering is clearly a physical activity but it is one that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Sessions can be tailored to suit all participants making sure you take on as much or as little as you can handle.Throughout your coasteering experience you will be accompanied by professionally trained guides who will look after you every step of the way. Safety is paramount so you will be kitted out in top of the range thermal neoprene wetsuits and equipped with all the essential specialist gear before you undergo a full safety briefing.Then it's time for you to step out onto the rocks. Your coasteering session in Oban will last around three hours and during that time you will be clambering along cliff tops leaping into water pools and swimming through coastal caves and coves.Coasteering in the UK cannot be beaten offering some of the best adrenaline rushes and views available. From wild swimming cliff diving and cave exploration to discovering some of Britain's fantastic wildlife such as dolphins and seals.This is an unrivalled opportunity to witness a spectacular part of the Scottish coastline; one that you would never achieve by just going for a pleasant stroll along the beach. Make the most of this brilliant offer and take a leap into the blue!