Whitewater Kayak Coaching

Throughout the year, Explore Highland offer local and visiting whitewater kayakers local professional river coaching & guiding services.

Based in the Capital of the Highlands, we are spoilt for choice. Scotland boasts over 300 whitewater rivers within the SCA Scottish White Water Guidebook. Many of which are within easy drive from Inverness for day trips.

Check out Where’s the Water page to see the current river levels.

Full Day Whitewater Kayak Coaching

Possible river paddling options include;

Inverness Area

  • River Ness – Grade 1/2, (15 mins drive)
  • River Spey – Grade 1/2, (40mins drive)
  • River Oich – Grade 1/2, (40mins drive)
  • River Findhorn – Grade 2-5, (45 mins drive)
  • River Feshie – Grade 2-4, (45 mins drive)
  • River Pattack – Grade 3, (55 mins drive)
  • River Averon – Grade 3/4, (40 mins drive)

Travel time quoted driving from Inverness.

Ft William Area

  • River Spean – Grade 2-5, (15 mins drive)
  • River Roy – Grade 3-5, (25 mins drive)
  • River Arkaig – Grade 2-4, (30 mins drive)
  • River Etive – 
  • River Orchy –

Travel time quoted driving from Fort William.

Dam Release Rivers

  • River Garry – Dam Release (normally Thursdays during Summer)
  • River Moriston – Dam Release (normally Tuesdays during Summer)
  • River Meig – Dam Release (normally Thursdays during Summer)
  • River Tummel – Dam Release (normally Friday/Saturdays during Summer)

Check out Water Releases webpage to see planned SSE future releases.

Multi-day Whitewater Kayaking Weekends

  • Improver Skills Weekend – more info coming shortly
  • Intermediate Skills Weekend – more info coming shortly
  • Advanced Skills Weekend – more info coming shortly
  • Perthsire Rivers Weekend – more info coming shortly
  • Lochaber Rivers Weekend – more info coming shortly

Book Your Whitewater Kayaking Guide

With local river knowledge and contacts within the Highlands, rest assured youa re in safe hands. You can book your private whitewater guiding in three easy steps.

Step 1 – Check out the online activity diary for Donald’s availability for a suitable dates.

Step 2 – Complete the downloadable Private Group Booking Form,

Step 3 – Email completed form to Donald at info@explorehighland.com

Please be aware as featured on the diary page, Donald is out coaching/guiding and not office based, so please apply with plenty of time to allow enquiries to be processed.