Vertical Descents

Overview

With bases in Oban, Fort William and now Perthshire we are in easy travelling distance of Edinburgh, Sterling, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee. Sessions range from Canyoning, Coasteering and White Water Rafting to Fun Yakking, Bridge Swing, Paintball and Off Road Segways. We cater for everyone's individual needs giving each and every visitor an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

We can tailor activities and days for solo participants and groups alike, discounts available for families, groups and multiple activities. Perfect for stag, hen and birthday parties, where everyone will leave buzzing and thrilled... Your Adventure Starts Here! With a range of sessions available we have it all!

CANYONING
Canyoning is jumping, abseiling down waterfalls and sliding down natural water flumes. Suitable for people with no prior experience or seasoned canyoneers alike we have a range of sessions available and trips can be tailored to suit. Canyoning is exhilarating, adventurous and fun and is a brilliant activity both on a sunny day, or as a fill-in on a rainy one to.

COASTEERING
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 some of the most beautiful and exciting coastline of Scotland.
Covered head to toe in thermal neoprene suits and specialist coasteering equipment, you will experience the thrill and rush of jumping from the cliffs, swimming through caves and scrambling on the coastline. A fantastic way to explore and experience an untouched part of Scotland. A great activity for all ages and abilities, even if it's raining or not! It is also the perfect activity when the surf is flat!

WHITEWATER RAFTING
Our White Water Rafting will allow you to visit and experience some of Scotland's wildest rivers. It will enable you to discover landscapes out of reach by normal means and is a must for lovers of adrenaline and teamwork. Vertical Descents operates WWR from easy class 2 rivers up to more technical and challenging class 5 rivers.

FUN YAKKING
White Water fun yakking is a unique and exciting way of going down Scotland's finest rivers. Fun Yaks are two person inflatable, highly manoeuvrable 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 the stability and safety of a white water raft. Paddling down class 3 rapids, it's a wild water experience not to be missed. If you've been White Water Rafting and want something more, Fun Yakking is for you!

PAINTBALL
Paintball is a team game with at least 4 people per side. Attacking and defending team base camps, using the latest semi-automatic paintball markers. Paintball creates a team spirit and develops leadership skills, not to mention it is really good fun! A perfect activity for birthdays, stag or hen weekends. We have a wide range of games to test you and your team mates. 2Hr Session.

BRIDGE SWING
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 thrill seekers. A great activity to add onto your day at the end of Rafting the Orkey or Fun yakking on the river Awe.

OFF ROAD SEGWAYS ! NEW FOR 2011 !
For those who are 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 for us to