Vertical Descents Scotland

Vertical Descents Gift Vouchers are the ideal, fun and unique gift for any occasion. Why buy a gift voucher from Vertical Descents? * We have a Massive choice of Activities * Pick an Activity or put an amount on the Voucher from £15 to £100. * Can be used at any of our Scottish Centres *…

Clay Pigeon Shooting Situated just 8 miles from the Highland village of Dunkeld, lies the site of the Clay Shooting site. If you have never picked up a shot-gun in your life before, or you have, we can guarantee a memorable session on our Clay Pigeon Shooting range.  Enjoying a spectacular location overlooking Strathbraan, your country…

Quad Biking in rugged Highland Perthsire   We tailor each trek to suit the abilities of your group.  With more than 1000 acres of countryside as your playground the possibilities are endless.  Whether a family, corporate group, friends or stag and hen each trip can be amped up or tamed down so everyone has a fantastic…

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A unique way of exploring some of the UK’s most spectacular coastline If exploring the coastline in a new and exciting way appeals to you,  then book yourself a trip on one of the most exhilarating adventures of all. A combination of rock climbing, canyoning and cliff jumping all rolled into an action packed traverse around…

Vertical Descents South West provides great activities based around the beaches of Cornwall and Devon.

Rescue 3 Swift Water Rescue. Held at Vertical Descents Centre. 23rd – 25th of March 2011 £300 including equipment and registration. UK Canyon Guides Held at Vertical Descents, Inchree 3 Day Fast Track Canyon Course :- 14th – 16th May £200 5 Day Level 2 Assessment – 25th – 29th May £400 3 Day Canyon Rescue…

Take the leap of faith and swing at high speed under one of Scotland’s bridges.  Free fall the parapet and swing like a monkey!  The pick up comes in the form of a Fun Yak which will take you back to land where you can do it all over again…  a popular adrenaline buzz for the…

As Mountain Biking has become increasingly popular over the years, Lochaber has developed single track trails around it’s woodlands and hills which vary from downhill tracks with uplift to world class cross country trails as well as a host of easy family forest trails. Mountain Biking –  a perfect way to explore the beauty of the…

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A unique way of exploring some of the UK’s most spectacular coastline If exploring the coastline in a new and exciting way appeals to you,  then book yourself a trip on one of the most exhilarating adventures of all. A combination of rock climbing, canyoning and cliff jumping all rolled into an action packed traverse around…

New for 2011 Segway Tours For those of you not familiar with the Segway, be assured that it is incredibly easy to learn to ride, taking just a few minutes to master. We frequently hear people say that they had no idea how easy it would be, or how much fun. Indeed, it is not uncommon…

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Vertical Descents offers great Mountaineering in and around the Outdoor Capital of the UK BOOK NOW

Climbing and abseiling are the perfect activities to test your group trust and build self confidence. There are plenty of natural crags in the area to use. Our staff will take you safely through the basics of rock climbing, helping you to overcome your fears and develop new skills. We will enable you to climb to…

Paintball is a team game with at least 4 people per side. Attacking and defending team base camp, using the latest semi-automatic guns. Paintball creates a team spirit and develops leadership skills. It is one of the fastest growing sports in Scotland. Our natural Paintball site provides you with the perfect habitat to run, dive and…

Fun Yakking on the River Tay WW Fun Yakking is a unique and exciting way of going down Scotland’s finest rivers. Fun Yaks are two person inflatable, highly manoeuvrability open canoes. With no previous experience necessary we will teach you the skills required to run the rapids. The boats combine the manoeuvrability of a kayak with…

River Tay – Grade 2/3 An excellent introduction to the sport of Rafting! Your journey begins in the Highland village of Aberfeldy, from here you will travel down a 6 mile section of the River. The first part of the trip is calm giving you the opportunity to learn the skills of rafting with the final…

The Home of Canyoning in Scotland Vertical Descents brought canyoning to Scotland in 1998. Since then we have been at the forefront of Canyoning in the UK developing and tailoring trips to suit a wide range of abilities. Vertical Descents is a dedicated Canyoning Centre which provide trips for beginners to experience canyoneers. We offer half…

Fun Yakking in the Outdoor Capital of the UK WW Fun Yakking is a unique and exciting way of going down Scotland’s finest rivers. Fun Yaks are two person inflatable, highly manoeuvrability open canoes. With no previous experience necessary we will teach you the skills required to run the rapids. The boats combine the manoeuvrability of…

Rafting in the Outdoor Capital of the UK Our White Water Rafting will allow you visit and experience some of Scotland’s wildest rivers. It will enable you to discover landscapes out of reach by normal means and experience the sensations of fast and powerful water. It is a must for lovers of adrenaline and team work….

The Falls of Bruar meet point map and Directions .

A unique way of exploring some of the UK’s most spectacular coastline If exploring the coastline in a new and exciting way appeals to you,  then book yourself a trip on one of the most exhilarating adventures of all. A combination of rock climbing, canyoning and cliff jumping all rolled into an action packed traverse around…

Level 1 Guide. The UKCG Level one guide assessment is aimed at people who want to guide in non technical canyons.   These would be canyons graded :- 2. Scrambling, easy vertical or near vertical climbing and/or down-climbing requiring frequent use of hands. Rope recommended for hand lines, belays, lowering packs and possible emergency use. Travel…

This 2 Day course looks at swift water rescue specific to Canyoning We take a detailed look at:- Weather Topography Hydrology Rope Tecniques Releasable systems with or without harnesses Foot entrapments Improvised Zip lines Throw lines Flash flood Swimming Equipment. PDF Syllabus to follow.

This course is designed to give all the personal skills needed to negotiate all canyoning environments. The core skills include:- Rigging Natural and man made anchors Hand lines Ascending techniques Descending techniques Deviations Re-belays Pot hole escapes Basic Rescues Releasable systems Candidates should have attended a Technical Canyon course before. This course is a prerequisite for…

”Learn to Canyon” This 2 day workshop is based around the core skills required in moving around basic canyons. The core skills include:- Jumping. Equipment. Canyon climbing. Swimming. Sliding. Spotting Basic rope work, knots and Rappelling. Flash floods. Anchor selection. Risk management. Weather. Topography. The Technical Canyon course is the foundation level for those going for…

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As well as being prepared to work around the water and undertake bank based and shallow water wading rescues, one of the main roles of a First Responder is to support the teams of Swiftwater Rescue Technicians at an incident. To enable this, a responder will have the ability to self rescue, skills in shallow water…

Whitewater Rescue Technician This is a three-day course designed for the Outdoor Professional with existing river experience to provide you with the necessary skills to perform rescues in whitewater river situations. It is both classroom and river-based and will include: Hydrology and water dynamics Introduction to technical rescue equipment Hazard identification & risk assessment Introduction to…

White water International.

Canyoning is going on all over the world.  It has developed into a international sport.  In most countries canyoning has it own qualifications and guide assessments.  The American Canyoning Association has been at the for front of canyoning competency’s for the last 10 years and its founder Rich Carlson has done everything he can to drive…

Vertical Descents Rescue Training Courses Provided by Rescue 3 In the current global climate there can be no denying the relevance of swiftwater and flood rescue training. There have been many incidents throughout the world of rescuers with inadequate or no training getting themselves and colleagues into trouble in on or near water. The Rescue 3…

Glasgow is a great place to base your stag do from. All inclusive stag do packages start at £250 for 2 nights and 3 activities.

Oban is a great place to go for a stag do loads of great pubs, restaurants and bars. OBAN PACKAGE:- 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION 3 ACTIVITIES ENTRY TO A NIGHT CLUB DISTILERY TOUR £250

Fort William is a great place to base a Stag do from. 4 ACTIVITIES OF YOUR CHOICE 2 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION NIGHT CLUB ENTRY £250pp

The Nathrach is a five hour Canyon trip including. This 5 hour canyon is a great wilderness trip loads of jumps, Slides, Abseils and amazing bedrock features. The Nathrach is a sustained full day out loads of fun in one of scotland’s finest deep canyons.  Have you got what it takes? What they say..! “The best thing…

The Home of Canyoning in Scotland Vertical Descents brought canyoning to Scotland in 1998. Since then we have been at the forefront of Canyoning in the UK developing and tailoring trips to suit a wide range of abilities. Vertical Descents is a dedicated Canyoning Centre which provide trips for beginners to experience canyoneers. We offer half…

New for 2011 Segway Tours For those of you not familiar with the Segway, be assured that it is incredibly easy to learn to ride, taking just a few minutes to master. We frequently hear people say that they had no idea how easy it would be, or how much fun. Indeed, it is not uncommon…

Deposits. A non refundable deposit of 50% of the total amount is payable in order to secure your booking. The outstanding balance is payable no later than the day of your activity. Weekends are a particularly busy time throughout the year, so to avoid disappointment please book your trip as early as possible. Included in the…

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Please call us to make a booking on 01855 821593 or fill out the enquiry form below. Booking Enquiry Form Booking or more info: Contact us on: 01855 821593, or alternatively e-mail by filling out our online contact form below. Booking in advance is recommended. Please note we do keep a record of your email address for our…

Contact Vertical Descents Contact us via e-mail, telephone or via the snail mail address below. Do not hesitate to contact us with any queries you may have. Vertical Descents Inchree Falls Onich Fort William PH33 6SE E-mail – [Click Here] Tel: 01855 821593 Mob: 07843 391922

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Vertical Descents is a non-residential centre, allowing us to keep our costs competitive. Over the years we have built a good list of local accommodation providers who all offer a great service as we have come to know the needs of our customers. Whether you are looking for a cosy farmhouse bed and breakfast, a relaxing…

Do you need experience? No experience is required. Instructors will teach you all the necessary skills to take part in any of the activities. The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm. Is it safe? Safety is our absolute priority. Throughout our 5 years of operation, we have developed comprehensive safety systems. The wilderness…