It has been called the most fun you can have with an inflatable but that maybe underestimates the thrill that nature will give on this unpredictable and wild ride over a natural river. Friendships are soon struck up as team work is the order of the day to guide the raft along the bumps and glides along the rivers natural course, through waterfalls, rock pools and wild and wet rapids. Combined with this, travelling on a natural watercourse is the best way to view wildlife and often the only way you will ever be able to see amazing gorges and appreciate their beauty.
Scotland is home to the best natural theme park rides in the UK and with this gift, the recipient can experience the wet and wild of white water rafting on the mighty River Findhorn. The River Findhorn, while just outside the boundaries of the park is without doubt the finest white water experience to be found in the country. With the only operator that raft the spectacular lower gorge on the River Findhorn this full day trip is from 10:00 to 16:00 and includes cliff jumping for those with a head for heights! This stunning section of the river offers the best year round rafting in the UK bar none and is the gift supplier’s most popular and best value activity sporting mind blowing scenery and up to Grade 5 Rapids. And it might help you to know that the next grade of rapid up from 5 – Grade 6 rapids – are considered to be so dangerous as to be effectively unnavigable on a reliably safe basis!
You will be kitted out in a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet, then run through the basic manoeuvres on dry land before launching in to the river.
For each activity, participants are provided with transport to and from activities, warm 6mm flock lined quality clean wetsuits, neoprene socks (and gloves and hats in cold months.) For this activity, food and drink are provided. Professional photos and or video included.
No previous experience is necessary. Under 18s must be authorised to participate by a parent or legal guardian. Minimum age 13. Participants must have a reasonable level of fitness and be capable of walking one mile. Anyone who is pregnant, has skeletal and muscular problems, has respiratory problems or has recently had an operation should consult the activity provider before booking.
Premises
Facilities at the purpose built activity base on the River Findhorn include a café and heated change rooms, (no getting changed in a car park…)
Transport
The Centre is about 8 miles from Forres and 15 miles from Grantown on Spey. There are no regular bus services. Sorry!
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