River Tay

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Just like to say had a wicked time rafting will be doing it when I am up in a few months.

Corinne and Dennis

Introduction to White Water Rafting

What – Mild Grade 3, Half Day, £40.00 per person, Trip Fact Sheet

The River Tay is an excellent introduction to white water rafting. It has been commercially rafted for many years and has grown to be a popular destination. The Tay is Scotland’s longest river at 120 miles fed by a catchment of 2400 square miles. Arguably the most famous river in Scotland for its Salmon fishing and is the largest volume river in the UK.

This Rafting trip is suited to anyone over the age of 6 years. The trip starts of with a gentle pace winding gracefully through the picturesque Perthshire countryside gradually picking up pace until the crew are challenged by rapids such as Fishersmans and the Zoom Flume before finally finishing up at the national slalom training rapids at Grandtully.

White Water Rafting near Pitlochry, Highlands

Where
The River Tay is fed from Loch Tay situated between the towns of Killin and Kenmore, passing through Aberfeldy, Dunkeld and Perth finally entering the sea at the Firth of Tay.

There most popular stretch of the Tay for rafting is from the market town of Aberfeldy through to Grandtully. Travelling Distances from; Aviemore – 70 miles, Inverness – 101 miles, Fort William – 90 miles, Aberdeen – 100 miles, Perth – 30 miles, Edinburgh – 74 miles and Glasgow – 72miles.

When
Trips on run on the River Tay all year round with good consistent water levels.

Outside winter months is best as getting into the water is a big part of making the most of the trip. For those that want to catch scenery and wildlife, anytime of year is good.

Hen Group whitewater rafting on the River Tay

How
Price is £40.00 per person. Group discount for bookings of 10 or more £35.00.

Bookings can be made by calling 01479 810 510, Book Online or Drop into the Booking Office. Visit these pages for information on payment options and our terms & conditions.

There are morning and afternoon trips each day. The meeting point is in Aberfeldy.

Why
The River Tay is one of the most rafted rivers in the country, mainly due to it being one of the first commercially run rivers in Scotland. The scenery and wild life are excellent and the trip itself has the right combination of exciting rapids getting bigger and better with a good finish at the end. It is an ideal river for those new to white water rafting, school and youth groups, family holidays and corporate team building days.

The river is a commutable distance form the Scottish central belt, Glasgow and Edinburgh or there is a selection of accommodation available locally. Why not make a weekend of it and do some of the other activities we offer in the area.

We are committed to provide the best possible service and experience in an exciting friendly safe environment. We are mindful of other river users and work in conjunction with anglers who are enjoying the river for its serenity and the challenge of hooking one of the massive Salmon that we often see landed by the patient fishers.