Forget cheap holiday deals to the sun, where you spend all day being bored, lounging on the beach trying to while away the hours with the latest blockbuster. You need a holiday with an edge to really kick start your holidays. One of the most fascinating and exciting places to visit is the historic country of Scotland. With its magnificent landscapes and breathtaking scenery, Scotland has long been a favourite destination, whether it's a relaxing break you're after or something with a little difference. And for the more adventurous types, Scotland is the ideal location for Canyoning, with many companies offering a range of experiences.
Canyoning, not to be confused with canoeing, is something of a mystery unless you've tried it before. It involves travelling in canyons or deep ravines using a range of techniques including walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling and swimming. To really go for it with Canyoning, you need remote and rugged settings to emphasise the challenge of it all - which is why Scotland is an ideal location. Most of the sites are so remote that you'll need to use survival skills such as route-finding and map reading, so it might be worth brushing up on your skills before you head on your holidays.
Head to the Scottish Highlands for the most exhilarating and exciting Canyons, where you'll find them aplenty. Spectacular mountains, cascading waterfalls and magical lochs await you here, so when you need a break from all that adventure, there is still a lot to see and do.
Never attempt to go Canyoning without an experienced and qualified guide, no matter how many times you've been before. A certain amount of fitness level is needed but you don't need to a first-class fitness fanatic to be able to enjoy it. The minimum age for someone to go Canyoning is 12-years-old, so if you do have little ones with you, you'll need to arrange for them to be looked after during the day at a local nursery. The one essential thing you must be able to do is swim - all Canyoning involves a fair amount of this so if you're still wearing your armbands, this might be too challenging for you. If you've never tried it before, don't be afraid - you won't look back.
Whether booking early or late holidays, essential packing on your trip is a swimming costume - you'll be in and out of the water all day. You'll also need a towel, a pair of comfortable and sensible shoes or trainers (they'll get wet, so no suede or sensitive fabrics) and your free spirit. The tour operator will provide you with the health and safety equipment you need including a helmet, wetsuit and flotation aid.
Canyoning, not to be confused with canoeing, is something of a mystery unless you've tried it before. It involves travelling in canyons or deep ravines using a range of techniques including walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling and swimming. To really go for it with Canyoning, you need remote and rugged settings to emphasise the challenge of it all - which is why Scotland is an ideal location. Most of the sites are so remote that you'll need to use survival skills such as route-finding and map reading, so it might be worth brushing up on your skills before you head on your holidays.
Head to the Scottish Highlands for the most exhilarating and exciting Canyons, where you'll find them aplenty. Spectacular mountains, cascading waterfalls and magical lochs await you here, so when you need a break from all that adventure, there is still a lot to see and do.
Never attempt to go Canyoning without an experienced and qualified guide, no matter how many times you've been before. A certain amount of fitness level is needed but you don't need to a first-class fitness fanatic to be able to enjoy it. The minimum age for someone to go Canyoning is 12-years-old, so if you do have little ones with you, you'll need to arrange for them to be looked after during the day at a local nursery. The one essential thing you must be able to do is swim - all Canyoning involves a fair amount of this so if you're still wearing your armbands, this might be too challenging for you. If you've never tried it before, don't be afraid - you won't look back.
Whether booking early or late holidays, essential packing on your trip is a swimming costume - you'll be in and out of the water all day. You'll also need a towel, a pair of comfortable and sensible shoes or trainers (they'll get wet, so no suede or sensitive fabrics) and your free spirit. The tour operator will provide you with the health and safety equipment you need including a helmet, wetsuit and flotation aid.
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