DESTINATION ADVENTURE HOLIDAY GUIDE
Scotland
Page sponsored by Wild Scotland
From the sea to mountain summit there are outdoor adventures for everyone. Our hills and mountains are accessible to people of all abilities and with 284 Munros (mountains of 3,000ft+) in Scotland, you are spoiled for choice. Glencoe and Ben Nevis are perhaps two of the most well-known, Ben Nevis being the highest mountain in the United Kingdom and Glencoe perhaps one of the most dramatic. Our lowland walks and long distance trails offer equally spectacular scenery. Popular treks are the West Highland Way, the Southern Upland Way and the Great Glen Way along famous Loch Ness (keep an eye out for the monster!).
During the summer months our coast with its sheltered lochs and uninhabited islands offer some of the best sea-kayaking in the world and surfers from all over the world head to the Thurso Reef on the north coast for some great waves. Scotland’s lochs and rivers offer great canoeing, whether paddling down class 4 or 5 rapids, canyoning or relaxing in a Canadian canoe.
There are plenty of guides and outfitters who will help you enjoy your adventure safely by providing you with the very best equipment and tuition. Check out Wild Scotland’s websites for the best companies. If you’re heading out on your own, make sure that you are properly prepared and have told someone where you’re heading. You wouldn’t want to miss out on your tot of whisky at the end of the evening now, would you? Slainte!*
* means ‘cheers’ in gaelic – pronounced ‘schlan-jer’.
Link: www.activity-scotland.org.uk / www.wild-scotland.org.uk
Credits
Assynt - Stac Pollaidh. Credit Wilderness Scotland
Intro to Sea Kayaking. Credit Wilderness Scotland
Knoydart. Credit Martin Webb
Loch Spelve to Kilfinichen Bay. Credit The Majestic Line
Seafari Oban Nomad in front of Easdale
West Highland Way. Credit Martin Webb
Written by: Caroline Warburton, Wild Scotland (Scottish wildlife & adventure tourism association)
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Posted by explorer1 on 31 Aug 2011
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It was awesome. Huge walls, all different levels of climbing. There wasn't too many people either, which always seems to make it easier when you're trying new, hard climbs. I would recommend this to anyone, no matter what your level of experience!..
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- I went to Alien Rock 2 for the first time the other day. It's a good venue with an array of different climbs.
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Bike hire was £20 for the day which seemed a little pricey but then they were really good quality.
Overall very positive..
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