Canyoning · Inverness

Canyoning · Inverness

2 offers 63.75£ – 88.48£ 5.0 (1 reviews) Verified March 2026
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Two canyoning options in the Inverness area, separated by 24.73 £ and 30 minutes of water time. Active Highs Adventure Activities runs a 2.5h gorge walking excursion near Culloden at 63.75 £, rated "Occasionally sporty", meaning you'll tackle some scrambling and wading but nothing that requires prior experience. Ace Adventure takes you into the gorges of Moray for a full 3h at 88.48 £, with an "Everybody welcome" level that signals a more guided, accessible format across wilder Highland terrain. Pick Active Highs if you want a shorter, more physical hit close to Inverness. Go with Ace Adventure if you prefer a longer immersion in the Moray river systems with a lower barrier to entry.

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Best value Gorge Walking Excursion in Culloden near Inverness

Gorge Walking Excursion in Culloden near Inverness

63.75£ See offer
Canyoning in Moray, Scotland

Canyoning in Moray, Scotland

5.0 (1) 88.48£ See offer

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Best rush for the price

Gorge Walking Excursion in Culloden near Inverness

At 63.75 £ for 2.5h of "Occasionally sporty" gorge action near Culloden, this is the highest physical intensity per pound in the lineup.

63.75 £See offer

Perfect introduction

Canyoning in Moray, Scotland

The 3h Moray session at 88.48 £ is rated "Everybody welcome", making it the right entry point if you've never canyoned before.

88.48 £See offer

Frequently asked questions

Which session is more intense?
The Culloden excursion with Active Highs is rated "Occasionally sporty", which means you'll push harder physically than on the Moray session. Expect scrambling over wet rocks and moving through fast-flowing gorge water for the full 2.5 hours.
Do I need canyoning experience to join either tour?
No prior experience is required for either. The Moray session explicitly lists "Everybody welcome", and the Culloden excursion is accessible to anyone with a reasonable baseline fitness level.
What is the most intense moment in a Highland gorge session?
The biggest rush typically comes from jumping into deep plunge pools at the base of waterfalls and navigating narrow chutes where the current accelerates through the rock. The Culloden gorges near Inverness are known for exactly this kind of terrain.
When is canyoning available around Inverness?
The season runs from May through September. Water levels and flow rates are highest in May and June after snowmelt, which makes the gorges more powerful but also more demanding.
Is the 88.48 £ price for the Moray session worth it over the cheaper option?
You get an extra 30 minutes in the gorge and a slightly more structured experience with Ace Adventure. If budget is tight, the 63.75 £ Culloden session delivers a more physically demanding session for less.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Both operators provide wetsuits and safety gear, but wear a swimsuit underneath and bring a change of dry clothes for after. The "Occasionally sporty" rating on the Culloden session means secure, closed-toe footwear matters, so confirm with Active Highs Adventure Activities whether water shoes are supplied.

Getting there

The Culloden session meets at Dalroy, Inverness IV2 5EN, roughly 10 minutes east of Inverness city centre by car, while the Moray session meets at Auchnagairn, Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QL, approximately 40 minutes south of Inverness on the A940.

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Updated on 3 March 2026