Active Outdoors Pursuits Aviemore

Tour the stunning waterways of Aviemore and Cairngorms National Park and beyond with us at Active Outdoor Pursuits Canoeing.

As a company founded in 1999 and with over 20 years of experience, our main goal is to provide the best experiences to adventurers. That is something that we have achieved, and that we still work for achieving at the present, thanks to the incredible natural richness that surrounds us here, in the very heart of the Scottish Highlands. 

As canoeing deserves the best water flows, we use the incredible loches that are so popular in this part of the country. With their magical water levels, Active Outdoor Pursuits is considered one of the greatest schools to learn and practice canoeing. Did you know that we have been certified by the British Canoeing Union (BCU) and our instructors hold a 5-star training experience that it doesn't mean they are the best coaches in the field, but also that they have the safety and health training that any professional should have to provide stunning experiences like ours? 

At this point, you may be wondering where we are exactly. Take notes! We are located in Newtonmore, considered the heart of the Sottish Highlands and a plae that has been used to film famous shows like Outlander. Getting there it's easy as you must drive the A86.

Don't miss the chance and come to meet us! The most fantastic anoeing sessions are waiting for you!

Enjoy a great range of kayaking adventures that makes this sport available to everyone with Active Outdoor Pursuits Kayaking.

Using the vast and impressive venue, where water flows from the very center of the Highlands, we couldn't resist offering kayaking among our adventures. 

We've been working since 1999 to offer the best experiences to people who want to spend a wild time surrounded by nature, wildlife and marine beauty. With our 20 years of experience, we have accomplished that due to our effort and hard work to form a team where coaches receive the best training and where we, in general, follow the strict rules and the high standards of the associations that we are members of. Because of that, we have been awarded the John Muir Award, which praises our work and how we have integrated it protecting the environment and the land where we operate. 

Specifically, you can find us in Newtonmore, a town that is considered the center of Scotland and the heart of the Scottish Highlands. It's a precious natural area where forest, water features and mountains are found. Did you know, for example, that 5 of the biggest mountains in Scotland are here, at the Cairngorms National Park?

You must drive carefully through the A86 road and, in a few minutes, you'll be reaching our installations. 

Welcome to Active Outdoor Pursuits! 

Discover the beautiful Gorges and Canyons with Active Outdoor Pursuits Aviemore Canyoning with our exciting days full of water and adventure.

We have a great range of experiences for people of all levels of experience of ability from canyoning days for everyone 7 years and older to extreme days with 45-foot high cliff jumps and 120-foot abseils. 

Located in the very heart of the Scottish Highlands and the place where 5 of the 6 highest mountains of our country are found, Craigower Lodge is where our sessions take place. Though we are in a relatively remote area, it's easy to reach our headquarters driving the A86 road. In addition, we are surrounded by important and famous towns like Newtonmore, where the award-winning TV series Outlander have been filmed. 

In addition, our 20-year experience company, founded by Roy and Sophia Gibson in 1999, is part of the most important sports associations in the UK. To name a few, we must mention that we have been certified and that we follow the strict rules established by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). 

Without a doubt, the main difference and the main reason to trust in Active Outdoor Pursuits your canyoning adventures is the incredible land where we work. We have the best features and we can change location around the park depending on the weather. 

Welcome to Active Outdoor Pursuits Aviemore, where jumping, swimming and climbing are the best way of connecting with nature! 

Tackle some of the best raging rivers in the United Kingdom with Active Outdoor Pursuits Rafting.

A few miles from Newtonmore, where some scenes of TV show Outlander were filmed, and in the privileged natural park Cairngorms, we are a company that was founded back in 1999. Our more than 20 years of experience have helped us develop the greatest rafting experiences in the River Findhorn, one of the longest in our country. 

As part of our commitment to excellence and safety, we are a member of important associations like the Institute for Outdoor Learning, where our instructors receive the best training for providing activities with all the guarantees. 

How can you get to us? Easy, just take the A86 and remember that you must check your car's tires before coming as we are one of the coldest regions in Scotland. 

Apart from what we have already said, we would like you to know that the Cairngorms is an area of spectacular natural beauty. In fact, the highest mountains of this part of the UK are spotted (we have five of the 6 highest hills in Scotland!) and the river where we'll be rafting has the perfect flow, making it the best for adventurers of different ages, from junior to senior. 

Welcome to Active Outdoor Pursuits Aviemore, a company founded by Roy and Sophia Gibson and where rafting finds its deepest meaning! 

Active Outdoor Pursuits Hiking takes you through the visually stunning and physically challenging Cairngorms National Park with a great range of adventures.

Looking up at the impressive mountains makes for an impressive picture, but nothing beats taking on the challenge of our hiking days through this amazing region with our staff with their intimate knowledge of summits and glens.

We run a range of hiking tours, tailored to suit your level of ability and what you want to achieve in your time with us. Take in the region's unique history, topography and wildlife as we take you on an experience that will see you looking out from the summit of Ben Macdui, the second tallest mountain in our country.

To get here, you only need to travel to the very heart of Sottish Highlands, Newtonmore is waiting for you to come and have fun and all you have to do is drive until you reach the A86 and secondary roads like Curley's Ln.

Our company has been working in this beautiful area since 1999, the year when Roy and Sophia Gibson, two outdoor activity lovers, founded it. With our 20 years of experience, we have gotten familiar with these mountains and we know the best routes in order to provide the greatest plans for people who want to feel the power of nature. 

We have also received certifications that highlight our excellence and our professionalism. For instance, we hold 5 stars by the Scottish Touristic Board. 

Whether you are planning a family outing or a corporate team building day, have a chat with us at Active Outdoor Pursuits Hiking to plan your adventure.

Challenge the very laws of gravity on the impressive peaks of the Cairngorms National Park with Active Outdoor Pursuits Climbing.

Our fully qualified instructors will take you on a tour of the fantastic peaks and crags of Aviemore and Cairngorms National Park in search of adventure.

Our company has been working for over 20 years now since it was founded in 1999 by Roy and Sophie Gibson and it's proud to provide the best climbing experiences at the Sottish Highlands. But that's something that, beyond our expertise and our hard work, comes from the land itself where we operate. In the end, you must remember that we are located in a park where 5 of the 6 tallest mountains in Scotland are founded. So, we couldn't resist this opportunity to make people enjoy. 

Though we are in a very remote and cold region of our country, it's so easy to reach our headquarters in Newtonmore, a town that you can also visit if you are a fan of Outlander as the series was recorded here! To arrive, take the A86 road and follow the signs along the road. You won't get lost! 

As part of our commitment to safety and excellence, we are members of the AMI, the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. This means that our team has received the best training available and that they are capable of providing safe experiences to people no matter what their previous experiences are!

Welcome to Active Outdoors Pursuits, a company that works in the best place in Scotland for climbing adventurers! 

Founded in 1999 by Roy and Sophia Gibson and with over 20 years of experience, Active Outdoors Pursuits Aviemore has done it: paddleboarding is now part of our history. But that it's not strange as we are located in one of the most wonderful natural regions in Scotland. We are talking about the Cairngorms National Park indeed! Here, loches and the sea are everywhere and, apart from that, they have the greatest flows and levels for you to spend a great day doing your favorite sport or getting familiar with it. 

As part of our commitment to excellence, we hold the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Certification that names us as a company that provides safe and regulated outdoor activities. 

Our headquarters are in Newtonmore, a location that has become famous due to the filming of some international TV series like Outlander. Here, you will find plenty of space to leave your vehicle after driving to the A86 to reach us and the greatest installations to meet up before going paddleboarding. 

Another fantastic thing about our company's location is that we are surrounded by five of the six highest mountains in the country, so they will be beholding you while you spend a great time with us!

Welcome to Active Outdoors Pursuits, where paddleboarding meets with nature and beauty!