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 or full day activities which can either be pre-booked or done on a drop-in basis subject to availability. During the busy summer months we do get booked up, so advanced bookings are advisable.
- Owner and Manager, Ben Starkie is founder of UK Canyon Guides. He set this up with the aim of providing best practise training for the industry.
- We have graded all our canyon trips so that you know what you are taking on and whether it is the right canyon for you. We aim to provide the safest Canyoning experience possible.
Canyon Overview
Below are a list of the canyons we run, we will meet you at the canyon location, kit you up and take you on an amazing journey into the sport of Canyoning.
If you are at all confused which canyon would be best suited for you and or your group, please inquire prior to booking.
Falls of Bruar Canyon
3 hour trip in one of the most scenic canyons on the east side of Scotland. After you are fully kitted from head to toe in thermal neoprene suits and specialist canyoning equipment. From the meeting point near the House of Bruar, a short walk will take you to the very top of this canyon (Vertical Descents run the whole canyon as our standard trip) from here you will begin your 300ft decent of slides, jumps, lowers, traverse this canyon has it all and we guarantee it’ll give you a buzz. This is a great canyon for
ambitious and sporty adventurers.
£65pp (minimum age 14yrs)
Glen Alva Canyon
Based within an hour of the city of Edinburgh and only 20 mins from Stirling. This semi dry canyon is the closest you can get to being in the wild but so close to the city! This is a steep and committing box canyon, a good head for heights is paramount. This canyon is a progression canyon we will instruct you how to rappel and move around in this environment it is suitable for confident, athletic people who have experience in one of our other canyons and want to be challenged.
£65 per person (minimum age 16yrs)
Falls of Barvick Canyon (aka the Famous Grouse Canyon)
Located near the Famous Grouse distillery in Crieff, this canyon/ gorge walk is ideal for anyone wanting an introduction to this sport. Be lowered down water slides, small jumps scramble your way down this canyon for an enjoyable experience you won’t forget
£45 per person (minimum age 12yrs)
Falls Of Archarn Canyon
2 hour trip, this canyon drains into Loch Tay near the mouth of the river Tay. This canyon drops steeply in a short space of time. Involves jumps slides and large waterfall rappel. Ideal for people who want an introduction to the sport of Canyoning and who are in the Kenmore/Aberfeldy area.
