Fort William: Whitewater Rafting, Guaranteed River Levels
ID: GYG1314196-2007800
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Whitewater rafting is an exhilarating experience, with fantastic rapids, such as Double or Quits, Surfs Up, & Hey Diddle Diddle. Big bouncy waves, drops, stoppers & plenty of surfing. Lots of fun!
Active Highs and In Your Element white water rafting is near Fort William, on the River Garry. The River Garry is a fantastic, fun and adventurous river with great grade 3 and 4 rapids.
It has fantastic, guaranteed white water and river levels due to the weekly water releases from the dam. This means that during the summer season, our white water rafting near Fort William is the best guaranteed white water rafting trip in Scotland when all other rivers can be very low or dry.
What to Expect
Whitewater rafting in Fort William on the River Garry is an exhilarating experience, with fantastic rapids with names such as Double or Quits, Surfs Up, Hey Diddle Diddle, and the Tunnel of Love. Big bouncy waves, drops, stoppers and plenty of surfing are the order of the day.
Other rivers can be used for whitewater rafting near Fort William, but rain is required to get them into condition. They can rise and fall extremely quickly, and unfortunately, the river levels can’t be guaranteed. This makes the River Garry the best rafting river in the Highlands. The dam on the River Garry releases water from April to October, normally on a Thursday, with some Saturdays available too.
Whitewater rafting on the River Garry is a classic grade 3 and 4 white water experience.
If you are unable to make one of the dam release dates, then you may want to consider white water funyaking as a great alternative, which needs less water.
Active Highs is owned and operated by In Your Element
Highlights
- Guaranteed Whitewater River Levels for Rafting
- Family-Friendly Fun And An Awesome Whitewater Experience
- Stunning Location Situated in the Great Glen
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- All participants must be over 8 years old.
- Non-swimmers can participate, but please advise us prior to your booking date.
- Please advise us of any medical conditions that we may need to be aware of.
River Garry Meeting Point – a 3-minute drive from Invergarry.
From Inverness – allow 1.5 hours
From Fort William – 45 mins from Fort William
Allow plenty of additional driving time during July and August
There are public transport options (Service 919 or Ember Fort William to Inverness Services - contact In Your Element for more information. We may be able to collect you from and return you to the nearby bus stop.
Drivers to meet in the Glen Garry, Forestry & Land Car Park (signposted) at the following location: https://w3w.co/possible.increases.zooms
This what3words address refers to a 3-metre square location. Tap the link or enter the 3 words into the free what3words app to find it.
Look out for the green signpost at the turn off from the A87 road - 'Glengarry'
INCLUDED
- All specialist equipment
- Wetsuits, helmets & buoyancy aids
- Professional Guides & Full Instruction
- Basic Changing facilities
NOT INCLUDED
- Customers are required to bring swimwear for underneath the wetsuit and a pair of old trainers that can get wet (not crocs or sandals).
- Bring a towel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
