Climbing

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

Even climbing with the comparative ease and security of the climbing tower will give you an activity to remember. No previous experience is necessary as the activity staff will teach you all you need to know.

Mountain Skills

All Day Activity (2 Activity Points)

Want to learn or test your expedition, navigation, hillwalking and mountain rescue skills? Whether you’re a novice or have some experience in the hills then this is the activity for you. A day activity combining expedition and hiking, navigation skills, mountain rescue techniques and Tyrolean traverses in the hills and terrain above the campsite.
You will require appropriate hiking boots, clothing, waterproofs, along with a water bottle and a small rucsac. All other required gear will be provided.

Mountain Hike

All Day Activity (2 Activity Points)

A day climbing one (or more) of Scotland’s famous Munro’s (mountains over 3000 feet) to test your hillwalking and endurance skills, and be rewarded with some fantastic views across the mountains and glens of Scotland. More adventurous hikes will be available for older/experienced Explorer Scouts to really appreciate Scotland’s mountainous environment.

You will require appropriate hiking boots, clothing and waterproofs, along with a water bottle and a small rucsac.

Low Level Hike

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

A lower level, half day hike around the local area taking in some of the great trails and scenery around Blair Atholl, and finishing at some of the area’s iconic natural attractions such as the Falls of Bruar and/or Killiecrankie, plus the opportunity to finish with an ice-cream! You will require hiking boots/walking shoes, suitable clothing, waterproofs, a water bottle and a small rucsac (plus money for an ice-cream!).

Gorge Walking

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

Fed up of being told by your parents “stay away from the river, you’ll fall in”? This one’s for you. Buoyancy aid on, helmet on, now get IN the water!
Scramble up the gorge on the Banvie Burn. You will get wet, but it’s massive fun. Come dressed as you would for going swimming shoes / boots with ankle protection must be worn. If you wear glasses then it is advisable to tie them on!!

Canyoning

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

If you like adventure you will love canyoning! You will make your way down some of the rivers in the Blair Atholl area by jumping and sliding into the water. You will get wet, but it’s massive fun. Come dressed as you would for going swimming, shoes / boots with ankle protection must be worn. If you wear glasses then it is advisable to tie them on!!

Mountain Biking

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

They are not called Mountain Bikes for nothing! Off road cycling on the Blair Atholl Estate, seeing the things that other tours miss. Cycles are provided. It is sensible to carry a bottle of drinking water, particularly if the weather is warm. If it is wet you will get muddy!

Extreme Mountain Bike

All Day Activity (2 Activity Points)

Do you want to get off site and really shred some trails?

If that answer is yes, then you need to come with the bike team to Laggan Wolftrax. A full day of 20 miles worth of purpose-built mountain bike trails through the Laggan Forest not only is it adrenaline packed with some of Scotland’s most technical trails, but it has also got some pretty fantastic views of the Cairngorm Mountain Range too.

*TO TAKE PART IN THIS ACTIVITY YOU MUST BE 16 AND COMPETENT AT MOUNTAIN BIKING. THE MAJORITY OF THE FOREST IS RED TRAILS WITH FEW CHICKEN RUNS. THERE WILL BE A COMPETENCE CHECK PRIOR TO EMBARKING THE BUS.

River Rescue

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

Safer Crossing & Self Rescue are the main areas of focus here. You’ll learn the basics of how to interact with the river in a more controlled manner, helping you keep your cool should you ever find yourself in such a situation. Of course that means we need to put you in that situation!
Fully kitted up with wetsuit, buoyancy aids & helmet you’ll be taught basic
defensive swimming before being shot through a rapid or two. Blasting through the White Water, you’ll discover buoyancy aids ain’t so buoyant in bubbles! We’ll finish up by teaching some safer jumping techniques at “The
Rock” Come in your swimming gear with a pair of old trainers or boots that will
get wet!

Rafting – the Traditional Kind!

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

Mankind has for millennia sought different methods for travelling on water, test how good your lashings are with a mix of poles and barrels & other floaty bits & see what you can come up with before a brief play on the nearby water. Boyancy aids provided if you are not too confident in the water, but be prepared to get wet. Choose your own design, just hope it floats! This is not fast paced whitewater rafting, but a perfect chill out with the opportunity for a wash!

Watersports – Full Day

All Day Activity (2 Activity Points)

If you’re interested in a little more time to learn, develop and refine your Kayaking and Canoeing skills, then the full-day watersports session is for you! Suitable for beginners to experienced paddlers, our coaches can teach you paddling techniques which will challenge you and improve your paddling skillset regardless of your current ability. Don’t worry though, it’s not ‘all work and no play’, you’ll also spend some of the day playing games & having races in kayaks, canoes & on stand-up paddleboards. Like most water based activities there is a chance for out-of-boat experiences, so come prepared to leap into action; just remember the towel for afterwards!

Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP (half day)

1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)

Kayaking, Canoeing and Stand-up Paddleboarding are brilliant ways to get in touch with your water side. In single or double person boats – or on our GIANT stand-up paddleboard – this activity will bring out your competitive side during races, games and challenges to show who has the skills, and who’s willing to Risk it for a Biscuit! During this you may end up having an out-of-boat experience, so come prepared to really get to know the water!