Starting at historic Dunkeld and Birnam, we will let the silvery Tay take us gently down through the stunning Perthshire scenery. Along the way, we will relax and soak in the beauty of the local scenery, birdlife and wildlife on the flat sections, then have some fun picking our way through some short, gentle rapids and learning about river features as we go.
This trip is graded: EASY
- Wildlife
- Beautiful Scenery
- River Tay
| Included | Touring kayak (double and single boats are available) or canoe, Paddle, buoyancy aid, and spraydeck (where appropriate). Waterproof jacket. Small dry bag |
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| Not included | Wetsuits - Walking, or sport style clothes are good for this trip. Wetsuits are not needed. |
| Duration | 5 Hours |
| Bring along | All you need to bring is some warm clothes for the weather, including shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Walking, or sport-style clothes are good for this trip. For winter weather, we would recommend additional layers, hat and gloves. Please bring a flask of Tea or coffee/warm drink, and a packed lunch and snacks. You may want to bring something warm to get changed into afterwards. |
| Participants | Tour places 3-6 |
Further information
This adventure is aimed at paddlers who have done some flat water kayaking and want to get their first taste of moving water or more adventurous novices. Much of it is flat and flowing, but there some small rapids and river features which we will learn how to work our way down. We can use double kayaks for more stability if you are new, or single kayaks if you are looking to progress from flatwater.
Leaving just past the bigger rapid at Dunkeld, we will wind our way down, navigating shingle banks and river features, taking in the scenic and tree-lined river as we go. It's not long before thoughts of civilization are long gone. We'll find somewhere to stop for lunch and a stretch and finish with a small paddle up the River Isla to the bridge. We'll look out for beaver, otter, and kingfisher on the river, and deer grazing on the river bank. Osprey is common on this stretch during the summer months.
Our full-day guided tours are 5-6 hours long. All paddling equipment will be provided. There is a selection of single and double kayaks to choose from depending on experience and weather conditions. The trip is suitable for those 12 years and older. All that you need to bring is some warm clothes for the weather, including shoes you don’t mind getting wet. For younger explorers, we offer tours at alternative locations. Please get in touch for further details.
We will be in touch a few days before the trip with more detailed information, including the meeting point, chosen to suit us best for the weather conditions at the time. The cost is £99pp. If you bring your own, venue suitable boat, the cost is £70pp. If you have any specific dates or locations in mind that you don't see on our website, please contact us directly [email protected]
