ON THE EDGE
Scotland's untamed wilderness and rugged terrain is second to none. The vast expanse of Gorges and Glens, Cliffs and Crags create an unbeatable environment for adventurous activities.
BOULDERING
Benmore - ARGYLL
Bouldering is fast becoming a regular activity. Short rock-climbs of all standards on boulders and rock slabs, a first step towards the thrills of rock climbing, usually without the use of ropes. Glen Masson near Benmore is an excellent location for bouldering, and our instructors can guide you through this activity.
CLIMBING
Benmore - ARGYLL
Most groups choose rock climbing and abseiling when they visit Benmore, and they are undoubtedly amongst the most exciting pursuits. We are lucky to have a good climbing crags within walking distance as well as a large indoor climbing wall. Glen Massan, near Benmore has great access to Local Sports Crag at Farrletter.
Lagganlia - Cairngorms
If you are experienced and want a challenge, the Cairngorms offer a great variety of easily accessible multi pitch climbs.Why not explore climbs and abseils further afield, inluding the famous Ben Nevis, just over an hours drive away. There is traditional Climbing at Kingussie Crag, Creag Dubh, or Huntly's Cave.
HIGH ROPES
ARGYLL AND CAIRNGORMS
A great way to encourage teamwork, and build confidence and trust as well as being an individual challenge. Progress from low elements such as balance beams, tension traverses and postmans walk to the high ropes course of the catwalk, trapeze, Jacob’s ladder and inclined log at Benmore or the spiders web, leap of faith and tree climb at Lagganlia.
CAVING
BENMORE - ARGYLL
Not far away from Benmore, there are a variety of caves at Loch Eck which are great for exploration. They also have significant historical interest. Many people find our caves a different, challenging and rewarding experience. Our experienced instructors can guide you through the caves.
GORGE WALKING
ARGYLL AND CAIRNGORMS
One of the most outrageous of our activities and certainly one of the wettest. You will be negotiating rocky streams, waterfalls and other obstacles trying to stay dry for as long as possible. Generally, ropes are not required although sometimes they can be used as handrails or for traversing over the water. There are several including Kilmun, Glen Massan and Bernice near Benmore and the River Feshie near Lagganlia.
CANYONING
ARGYLL AND CAIRNGORMS
Canyoning is the ultimate adventure experience. Using various skills and techniques, you will be jumping, sliding, abseiling, and swimming your way through the canyon environment. This canyoning experience has something for everyone, big cliff jumps, small cliff jumps, waterfall bathing, slides and caves. There are several including Kilmun and Glen Massan near Benmore and the River Feshie near Lagganlia.
AVAILABLE AT
Benmore
Benmore Outdoor Centre
by Dunoon
Argyll PA23 8QX
01369 706 337
benmore@experienceoutdoors.org.uk
Lagganlia
Lagganlia Outdoor Centre
Feshiebridge
Kincraig PH21 1NG
01540 651 265
lagganlia@experienceoutdoors.org.uk
ACTIVITIES
We all know the advantages of being active for your wellbeing. When it comes to the great outdoors, and activity breaks, our adventure and self catering accommodation centres in the Cairngorms and Benmore in Argyll are the perfect locations.
With a wide range of activities, both on-site and in the surrounding areas, you certainly will have lots of choices to find an adventure to suit you, your family or group. Explore our variety of active pursuits to help make your holiday or visit one everyone will remember.