Active Outdoor Pursuits - Newtonmore

Richard K.

As a solo traveller, I completed the great glen canoe trail in a kayak. Our guide, Barney was excellent. The other guys on the tour all worked well together, and we had a great trip.

I was provided with dry bags and a roll mat and a working boat, paddles and a neoprene spray deck.

Peter C.

Fantastic Canoe Trip Across the Great Glen!

We had an incredible experience on the Great Glen Canoe Trail, thanks to our guide Barney from Active Outdoor Pursuits. From the very beginning, Barney’s knowledge of the area and his clear passion for the outdoors made the journey both educational and enjoyable. He struck the perfect balance between guiding us safely and allowing us to immerse ourselves in the stunning Scottish landscape.

Barney’s enthusiasm was infectious, and his expertise gave us confidence throughout the trip. Whether it was navigating the lochs, sharing local history, or pointing out wildlife, he made every moment memorable.

The trip itself was well-organised and truly unforgettable. I would highly recommend Active Outdoor Pursuits to anyone looking for an authentic and enriching outdoor adventure in Scotland. Thank you, Barney, for making this such a special experience!

Cate B.

I wanted to learn how to solo canoe. I had a really great introductory canoe day with Maddie. It was so nice to have female instructor. We were able to go over and try out lots of things. I now have the confidence to start out paddling by myself, very much worth it. Thank you

Deborah L.

We booked a family White Water Rafting experience for May when we were going to be spending a week in Aviemore on holiday.

I was a bit worried about what to expect as there had been no rain for weeks leading up to the holiday, and kept wondering if the experience would be cancelled, thankfully it wasn't.

The email provided had all the information needed and the guidance on where to meet for pick up was really clear. I'd have a couple of questions leading up to the experience and they were always answered promptly and clearly.

Paul & Leon who met us were really friendly/knowledgeable instructors.

As there hadn't been enough water and the river was quite low, they took us to a stretch of the river that still had some rapids and we used 2 rafts instead of the one as there was less chance of it getting stuck.

I was so relieved when Paul & Leon went with us on each raft as I had never used one before!

They made the whole experience great fun and it is such a beautiful area.

My 2 sons (11&12) loved it (especially the splashing each other and jumping in the river) and it's given us some wonderful memories.

I would definitely recommend it!

Euan S.

What a blast! Booked canyoning for a stag activity and it was absolutely brilliant. The staff were really friendly and approachable. The stag was a bit of a wimp and didn’t want to partake in half of it due to his personal fears but he was never forced to do anything he didn’t want to and staff were very accommodating of him. As for the rest of the group, it was a brilliant experience and I would highly recommend you book canyoning. Thanks again guys.

David W.

Myself and my fiancée booked gorge scrambling and had a fantastic time. Our instructor Tom was great, very patient with us and also very friendly. A good variety of challenges during the gorge walk (jumping into the water, climbing, sliding down flumes etc) and we were able to take it completely at our own pace. Would definitely recommend it to anyone considering it.

Laura D. J.

My mum and I did canyoning and then duckie rafting on the River Spey. We had an absolute time. Very special thanks to Tom & Fionn for being the most kind, friendly and humorous guides. Such lovely humans. Another special thanks to Ross who guided us on the river, who was knowledgeable, kind and humorous as well. We always felt safe and capable. And we laughed a lot. Thank you and we will absolutely see you again next time we are in Scotland. Pics of my mom full sending.
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Brian D.

My wife and I had a fantastic time paddling on the River Spey with Duckies last weekend. We're hooked!
Huge thanks to Maddie (sorry if its incorrect spelling!) our instructor who was very friendly, informative and provided a safe environment for us to have fun on the river.
Would definitely recommend Active Outdoor Pursuits and Maddie as instructor. Many thanks.