White Water Rafting on The River Spey
From: £69.00
White Water Rafting on the River Spey is a perfect adventure for the family with the consistent grade 2 rapids including the famous washing machine.
White Water Rafting on the river Spey runs all year round and is suitable for families and groups inclusive of children as young as 6. It is grade 2+ and contains nice bouncy rapids like the famous washing machine and Knockando. Adults groups may prefer the Garry or the Findhorn.
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Grade 2+
White Water Rafting in Scotland on the River Spey 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. The River Spey is Scotland’s overall fastest flowing river which also means that it can provide white water rafting all year round due to the large catchment areas.
White Water Rafting is a great fun activity for everyone. Families and young people will love the bounce and splash offered on this grade 2+ river trip on the Spey. While all adult groups may prefer to go for the more exhilarating experience on the River Findhorn or River Garry.
- The minimum age for White Water Rafting on the Spey is 6 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 craft would be safer or more enjoyable.
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 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 Delnapot and Knockando or Aberlour. These stretches provide fun grade 2+ rapids including the famous “washing machine rapid”. Rafting on the Spey is mainly targeted to families and younger people however adults will still have a ball on our mini rafts or Duckies.
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Scottish White Water Rafting venues
Raft the Findhorn
Raft the Garry
Raft the Tay
Raft the Findhorn
White Water Rafting on the River Findhorn Grade 3/4
Our most popular white water rafting river, it is available all year round (River levels permitting) and is suitable for children Aged 10+ (depending on the section)
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.
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. This middle stretch is also popular with our mini rafts and duckies.
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 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 9 years old.
When is best to go White Water Rafting on the River Spey
White Water Rafting in Scotland on the River Spey 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 Spey 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 but the Spey runs for White Water Rafting all year round. 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 of the day. No previous experience is required, although there are variable age limits for each river with the Spey sitting at 6 years old. Want to try out some other great adventures? Why not check out our canyoning days!
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