Name: Adventure River Paddleboarding on the River Spey
Price: 70 GBP
Availability: InStock

Take a full-day journey down the River Spey and experience the Scottish Highlands from the water. This guided adventure lets you paddle through forested banks, open stretches, and gentle rapids, enjoying the scenery and wildlife at your own pace. You’ll have the chance to stop midway for lunch and a rest before continuing to the final stretch at Aviemore.

⚙️ Key Details

Location: Loch Insh to Aviemore, River Spey
Ages: 13+
Duration: 6 hours
Group size: Up to 10 people

🧭 What to Expect

Your day begins with a safety briefing and guidance on paddling techniques, ensuring you feel confident before entering the river. Your instructor will fit you with all necessary equipment, including paddleboard, paddle, wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and dry bag for your essentials.

Once on the river, you’ll navigate calm sections and gentle rapids at a comfortable pace, with opportunities to admire the surrounding forests, rolling hills, and local wildlife. Along the way, your guide will offer tips to improve your balance, stroke efficiency, and river navigation.

Halfway through, you’ll pause for a lunch break, giving you time to relax, rehydrate, and take in the natural surroundings. The final section continues downstream to Aviemore, where the day finishes with a chance to dry off and enjoy photos from your adventure.

📍 Location

The River Spey winds through the heart of the Highlands, offering a mix of tranquil stretches, gentle currents, and scenic forested banks. Launching from Loch Insh, you’ll start in a sheltered area ideal for easing into river paddling.

The journey ends near Aviemore, giving you access to local amenities and parking. Along the way, you can spot kingfishers, swans, and other river wildlife, making it an immersive outdoor experience that combines light physical activity with nature observation.

🧒 Prerequisites

You should have some previous paddleboarding experience as this is a longer journey with multiple hours on the water. Basic balance and familiarity with paddling strokes are recommended to ensure you get the most from the day.

Private sessions are available, allowing your group to set pace, route, and level of instruction. This ensures you can enjoy the adventure comfortably, whether you want a relaxed day or more focused paddling practice.

🌟 Why Choose Us

The day is led by an experienced, fully qualified instructor who will stay with you throughout the journey, providing guidance, safety oversight, and tips to improve your paddleboarding skills. The small group size ensures you get personalised attention and feel supported for the full six hours.

You’ll experience the Highlands from a unique perspective, combining exercise, scenery, and wildlife spotting into one memorable day. The trip balances adventure with comfort, with breaks and guidance designed to make your river journey safe and enjoyable.