Things to do in Fort William This Summer! Things to do in Fort in and around Fort William Obviously Active Highs have the best of things to do in Fort William this summer and coming out on lots of activities can and will make your holiday one to remember, ut we would say that as we are biased right? We have compiled a list of our most popular adventures below, but also realise that a lot of our customers that visit us in the school summer holidays also want other things to do in Fort William and want to explore the rest of this fantastic area and we are always getting asked about where to go and what to do! So we have put together some of our favorite attractions and places to go and visit and things to do in the Fort William area (and beyond), some that cost money and some that are free! So once you have had your fill of adventure of white water rafting, gorge walking, canoeing or kayaking during your holiday then here you go! Active Highs Activities White Water Rafting - River Garry This is our most popular activity over the summer holidays and one of the most popular things to do in Fort William. It is a fantastic experience for families with a lower age limit of 8 years plus. The reason that it is so good is that we get a release of water from the dam at the top of the river every Thursday and some Saturdays. It's a great adventure andat grade 3 to 4 is a fun rafting trip that is not at the super extreme end of the spectrum. We supply all you need with the exception of towels and footwear. We have family rates available, check
Things to do in Fort William This Summer! Things to do in Fort in and around Fort William Obviously Active Highs have the best of things to do in Fort William this summer and coming out on lots of activities can and will make your holiday one to remember, ut we would say that as
Easter Activities in Fort William & Fort Augustus If you are heading towards Fort William and Ben Nevis or Fort Augustus and Loch Ness over the Easter break for a holiday or weekend away, we have a great line up of activities available for you to enjoy during your visit! White Water Rafting We have the following dates scheduled for rafting due to the water releases from the dam at the River Garry. This gives us guaranteed flows even in dry weather. A fantastic fun and exhilerating activity for all from age 7+. If you are unsure about the level of white water that you would like to takeon, we have a great article that explains things a little more in depth here. River Garry Thursday 6th April River Garry Saturday 8th April River Garry Thursday 13th April River Garry Thursday 13th April Gorge Walking Adventure £45 pp! This is a great activity for families, or anyone looking for fun half day activity involving scrambling up and down the river bed, ascending and descending small waterfalls, swimming and wading through pools and take part in the optional pool jumps. Check availability and book online here Gorge Walking £45 pp , we also have family prices available online. Canyoning £55 pp This is our most adventurous activity and an adrenaline pumping adventure for anyone over 12 years old. Great for adventurous families, couples, groups of friends or anyone looking for a full on adventure! Check availability and book online here Canyoning £55pp , we also have family prices available online. White Water Funyakking £50 pp If you have been canoeing or kayaking on flat water, take it to the next level with a river trip in our 2 man white water funyaks. Funyakking is also a great alternative to white water rafting if you are unable
Easter Activities in Fort William & Fort Augustus If you are heading towards Fort William and Ben Nevis or Fort Augustus and Loch Ness over the Easter break for a holiday or weekend away, we have a great line up of activities available for you to enjoy during your visit! White Water Rafting We have
Things to Do in Fort William Outdoor Activities in Fort William For Everyone! The Scottish Highlands is a fantastic place to live and we never have a problem finding things to do in Fort William and the surrounding area. People often ask us what we do for fun and how did we find some of our activity locations & the simple answer is that in our spare time we go exploring and have adventures of our own! We also live and work in an awesome place with loads of stuff to do form relaxed walks and canoe journeys, fishing in the sea, lochs and rivers as well as occasionally scaring ourselves to death just for fun! Summer Activities in Fort William With the warmer weather arriving and the holidays getting closer more and more visitors to our area will be looking for things to do in Fort William during their stay. Active Highs have got a fantastic fun filled activity program running during 2016 with something for everyone from gentle canoe trips, target sports, family rafting trips suitable for age 5 plus, to adrenaline pumping activities such as white water rafting and canyoning! We have put together a short guide for you to take a look at which may answer some of your questions to help you find some of the best things to do in Fort William this summer! What Activities Can I Do With My Family ? We get asked this question all of the time by nervous parents and quite rightly so, after all, they are your family and kids! All of our activities are family friendly and most being suitable for kids of 8 years and over with a few exceptions. Our age restrictions are also not hard and fast as all kids are different with some
Things to Do in Fort William Outdoor Activities in Fort William For Everyone! The Scottish Highlands is a fantastic place to live and we never have a problem finding things to do in Fort William and the surrounding area. People often ask us what we do for fun and how did we find some of
Sea Kayaking Trips In Arisaig & The Great Glen Active Highs will be running regular sea kayaking trips in the Great Glen area from spring 2016. We will be running half day and full day sea kayaking trips including pick up and drop off (for full days only) for up to 8 people per trip. The Great Glen is a world class location for sea kayaking with an abundance of wildlife, water and stunning mountain scenery and is a great location for learning to sea kayak or enjoying a more sheltered kayak trip. We are also able to offer tailor made sea kayak trips in Arisaig and around the west coast for full days including pick up and drop off at pre-designated locations in the Fort William and Lochber area. Arisaig and the west coast of Scotland is a fantastic location for sea kayaking trips with an abundance of wildlife, quiet & unspoiled white sandy beaches, turquoise sea and spectacular west coast mountain scenery.
Sea Kayaking Trips In Arisaig & The Great Glen Active Highs will be running regular sea kayaking trips in the Great Glen area from spring 2016. We will be running half day and full day sea kayaking trips including pick up and drop off (for full days only) for up to 8 people per trip.
Well it's fair to say that this year summer has been a long time in arriving but here it is at last! With higher temperatures and warmer weather the water is now becoming more pleasant to play in or on! Our summer activity programme is now well under way with loads of fun to be had on your holiday! If you are looking to try something adventurous this year then why not come on one of our white water rafting or canyoning trips? Both of these activities are great for adventure lovers and are our two best selling activities so be sure to book your trip prior to your holiday in the Highlands! If you are looking to take things a bit easier or have a young family the we also have a great range of other outdoor activities available such as gorge walking, canoeing & kayaking lessons, canoe trips and kayak trips on Loch Oich and Loch Ness. If you are looking for a fun family activity to do in the Fort William or Fort Augustus area, our river rafting safari trips are suitable for anyone over the age of 5 years old and take you on a beautiful fun journey down the River Oich to Loch Ness. If you are looking for something to do on dry land then we have our introduction to rock climbing and abseiling sessions and a 1 hour archery session available.
Well it’s fair to say that this year summer has been a long time in arriving but here it is at last! With higher temperatures and warmer weather the water is now becoming more pleasant to play in or on! Our summer activity programme is now well under way with loads of fun to be
So that was the start of the 2015 season at Active Highs and what a busy Easter period we have had! In the last few weeks we have had families and groups taking part in white water rafting on the River Garry and as always we have had fantastic water levels and great white water rafting conditions due to the dam releases which will be on every Thursday for the rest of the season as well as some Saturdays. We also have a dam release and white water rafting available every Saturday throughout July this year! We have also been down the River Oich on both River Rafting Safari with younger families and Funyakking Trips for those looking for a bit of adventure. We have also been running some trips down the River Spean this season which have been great due to early season snow melt offering great water levels offering a variety of venues. Our funyakking trips have proved to be very popular over the last few years as a great alternative to white water rafting and the challenge of navigating the river under your own steam! We have had some great weather as well as challenging weather over the Easter break and have not yet been out canyoning due to high water and temperatures but are hoping to get out soon. We have however managed to run 2 gorge walking trips near Fort Augustus in the Glen Doe gorge which is a great family friendly gorge walking location. Check out the picture below of the Glen Doe gorge. New Sea Kayak Trips! This year we have invested in some new sea kayaks in which we are running half day and full day sea kayaking trips on Loch Oich and Loch Ness. These new boats are great fun and are great for
So that was the start of the 2015 season at Active Highs and what a busy Easter period we have had! In the last few weeks we have had families and groups taking part in white water rafting on the River Garry and as always we have had fantastic water levels and great white water rafting
2014 White Water Rafting Dates We now have the long awaited release dates for white water rafting on the River Garry this year! The River Garry is a dam release river which means that once or twice per week the dam opens and floods the river with water from the loch above. originally the freshet releases of water were agreed by the land owner and the Hydro board (now Scottish and Southern Energy) to aid the Atlantic Salmon to return up the River Garry to spawn and reproduce their young. These releases of water also just happen to turn an otherwise dry riverbed into a fantastic white water river with rapids of up to grade 3 & 4 and it is perfect for white water rafting and white water kayaking. The water releases for 2014 start on Saturday the 22nd of March and carry on weekly until the end of October. There are several good bouncy adrenaline pumping rapids on the River Garry including "Double or Quits", "Surfs Up", "Hey Diddle Diddle" and "Satan's sphincter". White water rapids are graded on a scale of 1 to 6 with grade 1 being the easiest and not much in the way of adrenaline and excitement and grade 6 which is at the limit of navigation (trust me, you wouldn't want to raft grade 6!). The River Garry is right in the middle of the grading system at big grade 3, touching grade 4 making it ideal for white water rafting for families, stag weekends, hen weekends and corporate events in Scotland. Our white water rafting pages have live availability for our River Garry trips and they can now be booked and paid for online for your convenience! Don't miss out on this fun filled adventure this year! See you on the river!
2014 White Water Rafting Dates We now have the long awaited release dates for white water rafting on the River Garry this year! The River Garry is a dam release river which means that once or twice per week the dam opens and floods the river with water from the loch above. originally the freshet
We are pleased to announce that we have purchased a new fleet of open canoes for the 2014 season at Active Highs. This season our customers can enjoy paddling our new Venture Prospector Canoes on Loch Oich and in the Great Glen. We are extremely happy to have these new boats as we believe that they are a great choice for our canoeing activities, lessons and canoe trips. Not only are we happy with our choice, check out this great review from Canoe and Kayak Magazine. Canoe and Kayak Magazine "The Venture Canoes Prospector 16's versatility, friendly nature, performance and price meant that it was voted our 'Canoe design of the Year' in the Canoe & Kayak UK 2011 Awards." If you are holidaying in the Highlands this year and would like to try some canoeing near Fort William or canoeing near Fort Augustus then get in touch or check out our website www.activehighs.co.uk for further information on our canoeing lessons and canoe trips in the Great Glen. See you on the water!
We are pleased to announce that we have purchased a new fleet of open canoes for the 2014 season at Active Highs. This season our customers can enjoy paddling our new Venture Prospector Canoes on Loch Oich and in the Great Glen. We are extremely happy to have these new boats as we believe that they
Active Highs are the official on site provider of activities at The Great Glen Water Park. We are based on site at the pier front on the side of Loch Oich which is part of the Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen Canoe Trail. The Great Glen Water Park is a great base for an activity break or activity holiday and the setting is fantastic with views up and down the Great Glen and just a stones throw away from Loch Ness and the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Being based by the water side, a holiday ta the Great Glen Water Park means that you have access to all of the water sports on offer from Active Highs which include kayak lessons and trips, canoe lessons and trips, white water rafting, scenic river rafting, white water canoeing, canyoning, gorge walking, mountain biking and rock climbing and abseiling. The Great Glen Water Park is also located just a few miles from the River Garry which releases water from the dam once or twice per week, giving us guaranteed river levels & fantastic grade 3 & 4 white water. If the adrenaline of white water is not for you then our scenic river rafting safari trips will take you on a beautiful river journey down the River Oich and finish by paddling our boat into the head of Loch Ness at Fort Augustus. If you are looking to visit the Great Glen Water Park this year and are looking for accommodation check out www.greatglenwaterpark.co.uk or book your activities with us online or by phone 01809 501459 or 07867 895354.
Active Highs are the official on site provider of activities at The Great Glen Water Park. We are based on site at the pier front on the side of Loch Oich which is part of the Caledonian Canal and the Great Glen Canoe Trail. The Great Glen Water Park is a great base for an
Active Highs have a great selection of outdoor activities and adventure sports available over the Easter period in the Fort William area. Our 2014 season kicks off as early as March this year with white water rafting on the River Garry and white water canoeing on the River Oich. During the Easter school holidays our full activity programme at the Great Glen Water Park will be in full flow and is now available to be booked online. Over Easter we will be running the following activities: 2 Hour Canoe Sessions - £30 pp 2 Hour Kayak Sessions - £30 pp Half Day Canoe Trips - £40 pp Full Day Loch & River Trips - £80 pp White Water Canoe Trips - £45 pp White Water Rafting - £50 pp River Rafting Safari Trips - £40 pp Gorge Walking - £45 pp Canyoning - £50 pp Rock Climbing & Abseiling - £40 pp
Active Highs have a great selection of outdoor activities and adventure sports available over the Easter period in the Fort William area. Our 2014 season kicks off as early as March this year with white water rafting on the River Garry and white water canoeing on the River Oich. During the Easter school holidays our
