If like me, you’re a huge adrenaline junkie, you’ll be thrilled to hear that Scotland is brimming with outdoor activities!
The country is a haven for outdoor’s lovers, whether you’re into hiking, camping, extreme sports, or something else.
There are so many outdoor activities in Scotland for you to try so you’ll definitely not be short of ideas to fill your next trip to Scotland.
So from bungee jumping, sky diving, and quad biking to via ferrata, ice climbing, and snorkelling, here are the 25 best outdoor activities in Scotland!
1. Bungee Jump Killiecrankie
Address: The National Trust, Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, B8079, Killiecrankie, Pitlochry PH16 5LG
Phone number: 0345 366 5844
Price: £79 per person
Let’s kick this post off with my all-time favourite outdoor activity in Scotland: the Killiecrankie bungee jump.
Combining the thrill of jumping headfirst off a bridge with the iconic scenery of Highland Perthshire, this bungee jump will be an experience you won’t forget anytime soon.
I did it recently, and trust me, it’s heaps of fun!
You’ll be falling 40 metres towards the water at over 50 mph before the bungee cord springs you back to life.
The friendly and fun team at Highland Fling are real bungee experts, with their managing director hailing from the home of the bungee: New Zealand.
It should come as no surprise, then, that this is the UK’s first purpose-built, permanent bungee jump!
It’s open all year round and anyone can get involved, so long as you’re over 14 years old.
Tickets cost just £79 per person which is amazing value for money, too.
And if you want to do a second jump on the day, it’ll cost you only £30.
Alternatively, you can opt for a tandem bungee jump or a blackout bungee jump instead.
Whichever bungee you go for, they’re all crazy fun so book in now!
2. Highland Swing
Address: The National Trust, Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, B8079, Killiecrankie, Pitlochry PH16 5LG
Phone number: 0345 366 5844
Price: £69 per person
At the same site as Killiecrankie Bungee Jump, you’ll find the Highland Swing.
Just like their bungee, this is the first purpose-built, permanent swing platform from a bridge in Britain!
Hanging above the River Garry, the team at Highland Fling quick-release you, sending you free-falling around 15 metres before the rope takes the slack.
You’ll then accelerate through an arc under the bridge where the main anchors are attached.
While you may think that this is an easier option than the bungee (like I did), I surprisingly found the swing a lot scarier!
The feeling of free-falling was unlike anything I’ve experienced before.
But the adrenaline rush you get as you swing under the bridge makes it all worth it.
It’s crazy amounts of fun and I know you’re going to love it just as much as I did!
Kids as young as 10 get to partake in this activity, and regardless of age, it’ll cost you £69 per person.
For both the bungee and the swing, you can even purchase footage to remember your experience by, paying £25 for photos and £35 for a video!
3. Killiecrankie Zip Park
Address: The National Trust, Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, B8079, Killiecrankie, Pitlochry PH16 5LG
Phone number: 0345 366 5844
Price: £39 per person
Highland Fling is a real triple threat because not only do they have a bungee and a swing, but they have a zip park, too!
Great fun for all the family, Killiecrankie Zip Park will see you zipping through the trees and across the River Garry in the stunning valley of Killiecrankie.
This activity is open to anyone aged 8 and above and costs just £39 per person.
For this price, you get to whizz through the trees on nine different zip wires at heights of up to 35 metres!
The experience lasts around an hour in total and is heaps of fun from start to finish.
My favourite zip wires were the two that went across the water and offered great views of the bridge that you may or may not have just jumped off!
Ziplining was the perfect way for us to wind down a fun-filled day at Highland Fling.
I couldn’t recommend it enough!
4. Skydive St Andrews
Address: Fife Airport, Glenrothes KY6 2SZ
Phone number: 01592 882400
Price: £280 per person
Skydiving should be on everyone’s adrenaline junkie bucket list.
If it’s also on your bucket list, then head to Skydive St Andrews, one of the best places to go skydiving in the UK!
Based at Fife Airport in Glenrothes, Skydive St Andrews is a 40-minute drive from Edinburgh and an hour’s drive from Glasgow, so it can easily be done as a day trip from either city.
Their tandem skydives take place at 10,000ft above the ground, and you’ll get to experience approximately 30 seconds of free-fall at up to 120 miles per hour.
This experience isn’t for the faint of heart, that’s for sure!
But it’s well and truly worth it for the unparalleled views across the North Sea.
Each skydive costs £280 per person and coming from a huge skydiving fan, I can assure you that it’s well worth every single penny.
However, you can also choose to do a charity skydive to cover the cost of your jump and then some!
Additionally, if you want your skydive recorded, that’ll cost you an extra £100 for video or £110 for both video and photos.
5. Skydive Strathallan
Address: Strathallan Airfield, Auchterarder PH3 1LA
Phone number: 01764 662572
Price: £270 per person
If you don’t live anywhere near St Andrews, you may find Strathallan Airfield even easier to get to.
At the airfield, you’ll find Skydive Strathallan, the only other permanent skydive site in Scotland!
Founded in 1960, it’s the oldest skydiving centre in the country so you know they know a thing or two about skydiving.
Their tandem skydives come in ever-so-slightly cheaper than St Andrews’, costing £270 per person.
For this price, you’ll also be jumping from 10,000 ft and in free fall for about 34 seconds at 120 mph.
However, what Skydive Strathallan also allows you to do is opt for a solo skydive, too.
If you’re a real adrenaline junkie with a good head for heights, a solo skydive will allow you to jump from the aircraft by yourself after just one day of training!
The training comprises both classroom and physical practice sessions, and the cost varies depending on how many static-line jumps, dummy-pull jumps, and freefalls you choose to do.
(Those terms will make sense in time, I promise!)
For one of the ultimate outdoor activities in Scotland, start your solo skydiving career at Skydive Strathallan today.
6. Via Ferrata at Vertical Descents
Address: Unit 3, Kinlochleven Business Park, Kinlochleven PH50 4SH
Phone number: 01397 747111
Price: £75 for adults over 16, and £65 for children 16 years old and younger
Via ferrata has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember and Vertical Descents is one of the best places to try it out in the UK.
If you’re not familiar with via ferrata (‘iron path’ in Italian), they’re protected climbing paths with iron cables, iron steps, and ladders that take you along natural rock walls.
Vertical Descents is the only place you can try out via ferrata in Scotland, so it should be at the top of your bucket list for sure!
This high-altitude climbing experience costs £75 for adults and £65 for children, and sessions last three hours each.
During this time, you’ll witness some incredible views and find yourself traversing everything from ladders to bridges.
The activity runs alongside The Grey Mare’s Tail, the third biggest waterfall in Scotland, so you can rest assured there are few better places to try out via ferrata!
Kids as young as eight get to join in on the fun, too, so long as they’re comfortable with heights and exposure.
(Or, if they’re just ready to face their fears!)
7. Tubing at Cairngorm Mountain
Address: Cairngorm Ski Area, Aviemore PH22 1RB
Phone number: 01479 861 261
Price: £10 per person
Great for all ages, tubing is heaps of fun and it’s also one of the cheapest outdoor activities in Scotland.
And who can say no to saving a little bit of money, right?!
Head to Cairngorm Mountain’s tubing park for 30 fun minutes of tubing for only £10 a pop!
There are three slides for you to try out: the Spindrift, the Cliffhanger, and the Snowflake.
Starting off small (just like a snowflake!), the Snowflake is made with children aged two to eight in mind and is a gentle slope specifically designed for their mini tubes.
Next, there’s the Cliffhanger which provides a little more of a thrill for those aged four and above, and between one and two metres tall.
Finally, there’s the Spindrift which is crazy fun!
At over 70 metres long with two exhilarating bends, the Spindrift is undoubtedly their most popular slide – and for good reason.
If you decide to take on the Spindrift, you’ll be spinning in circles, flying around corners, and everything in between.
This final slide is suitable for those aged four and above, and above one metre tall.
This exhilarating, high-speed experience offers incredible views over Loch Morlich and the Spey Valley, and it’s not one you’ll forget in a hurry!
8. Golden Eagle Zipline
Address: Durness, Lairg IV27 4QE
Phone number: 01971 511404
Price: £15 per person
How many people can say they’ve ziplined across a beach before?!
Well, that could be you if you head to Golden Eagle Zipline!
It’s situated in Durness, the most north-westerly village on the British mainland.
So it may take you a while to get there, but the journey is oh-so-worth it.
If you choose to take on this zipline, you’ll be whizzing by at speeds of 45 mph 100ft above one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
As you can imagine, the ocean views are pretty spectacular if the weather’s on your side.
Sadly, this activity is very-much weather dependent (i.e. they can’t run in strong winds or heavy rain) which means you can’t book ahead.
All you have to do is rock up, approach the launchpad at the top of the cliff, and get ready to zip across the beach!
One ride costs just £10 per person and they’re open from 10:15 am to 5 pm from Easter until late August.
However, they also run shorter days (from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm) in September and October, too, if you find yourself visiting in the off-season.
9. Sledging at Glencoe Mountain
Address: Cairngorm Ski Area, Aviemore PH22 1RB
Phone number: 01479 861 261
Price: Sledging is free, and a chair lift is £15 for adults and £10 for juniors
With its vast mountain ranges, Scotland is the only country in the UK where you can really partake in winter sports.
While you can go sledging all across the nation, whether it’s in your back garden or on a hill, there are few places more epic to toboggan than Glencoe Mountain.
And even better yet, it’s free!
Yep, you heard that right, it costs nothing to go sledging at Glencoe Mountain.
The only thing you’ll have to pay for is the chairlift to take you to the top of the mountain, which costs £15 for adults and £10 for juniors.
Once you’re at the top, you can then have as many sledge rides as you want!
Collect your sledge for free from the bunkers just outside the cafe, before racing your way down the 75-metre slope while taking in the incredible views.
I’m sure you’ll quickly work yourself up an appetite after a few trips up and down so treat yourself to a hot chocolate at the cafe before you leave!
10. Splash White Water Rafting
Address: Dunkeld Road, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2AQ
Phone number: 01887 829706
Price: £55 for adults and £35 for children
There are few adrenaline rushes quite like those you’ll get at Splash White Water Rafting.
Admittedly, there are plenty of places you can go white water rafting in Scotland.
But my favourite would have to be along the River Tay.
Splash White Water Rafting provides an amazing opportunity for you to get up close and personal with the river and have a lot of fun while you do so!
A three to four-hour session will see you travelling about six miles, starting from the old market town of Aberfeldy.
Along the way, you’ll see diverse wildlife, gorgeous rolling hills, and a whole lot of water!
Their rapids range all the way from grade one (which is flat and scenic) to grade five (which appeals to adrenaline junkies).
In between, you’ll get to experience all kinds of fun, bouncy, and challenging grade two, three and four rapids!
The experience costs £55 for adults and £35 for children and is well worth every penny.
They even throw in free professional photos so you can show your mates back home all the fun you got up to.
If all this sounds as good to you as it does to me, then you can embark on one of their white water rafting trips from Wednesday to Sunday every single day of the year!
11. Coasteering with Ocean Vertical
Address: Hedderwick Hill Stables, By Belhaven, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1XF
Phone number: 01368 373848
Price: £75 per person
If you haven’t tried your hand at coasteering yet, then look no further than Ocean Vertical.
If you’re not familiar with the sport, it’s essentially a cross between rock pooling and an obstacle course that sees you jumping, swimming and scrambling the coastline.
And what better coastline to explore than that of the rugged East Lothian?
The experience is exhilarating and unique, and it gives you a totally new perspective of your natural environment.
Ocean Vertical runs their coasteering trips from April to October, with each session costing £75 per person.
For this price, you get a three-hour experience complete with ground transportation, an experienced and qualified instructor, and all the gear you need!
You’ll get a total of two hours on the water and rocks, where you’ll not only get to get your heart racing but you’ll also get to see puffins, gannets, seals and even the occasional dolphin.
This is one of the best outdoor activities in Scotland for wildlife enthusiasts, for sure!
12. Paragliding at Flying Fever
Address: No 2 Coastguard House, Kildonan, Isle of Arran KA27 8SD
Phone number: 01770 820395
Price: £150 per person
If you’ve never gone paragliding before, it’s not quite the adrenaline-inducing activity you might expect.
Instead, it’s a calming, peaceful experience that allows you to soak up the surrounding scenery from a bird’s eye view.
If this sounds like your idea of a good time, then why not go paragliding at Flying Fever?
At Flying Fever, you have the option of either a tandem flight or solo training.
If you’re feeling more cautious, let the experts guide you through the skies with a tandem flight.
Or if you’re looking to learn how to paraglide yourself, you can take on the solo training.
The training starts on a gentle slope, before gradually experiencing higher flights as the day goes on.
Whichever option you go for, you’ll be paying £150 for the experience.
(Please note that like a lot of these outdoor activities in Scotland, paragliding is very weather dependent so they may have to cancel at the last minute.)
13. Horse riding at Highlands Unbridled
Address: Murley Steading, Ballogie, Aboyne AB34 5DY
Phone number: 01339 887676
Price: £160 per person
You can go horse riding all around the world but Scotland is certainly one of the more scenic places to do it.
And if you join a tour with Highlands Unbridled, you can rest assured that you’ll be treated to some pretty spectacular views!
From March to October, Highlands Unbridled offers six hours of riding in the heart of Royal Deeside for £160 per person.
There are two options to choose from: Carnferg and the Fungle, and Carnfeg, Fungle and Forest of Birse.
Both rides take in slightly different scenery and offer different opportunities for riding on grassy tracks, uphill forest climbs, and more.
Along the way, you’ll get to see rolling green hills, ancient roads, and heather-clad hillside.
Alternatively, if you want more than just six hours on horseback, you can opt for one of their two to four-day bespoke short breaks.
And if they’re also not enough, they do some epic week-long riding holidays, too.
Whether you travel coast to coast, canter through the Cairngorms, or head to the Highlands, it’ll be a real bucket list trip!
(Please note that unfortunately, you can’t ride at Highlands Unbridled if you’re a complete beginner.
You’ll have to be competent in walk, trot, and canter to partake!)
14. Glenshee Ski and Snowboard
Address: Old Military Rd, Ballater AB35 5XU
Phone number: 01339 741320
Price: Multiple prices
Most people flock abroad to go skiing but did you know that you can ski right here in Scotland?
At Ski Glenshee, you can hit the slopes by skiing, snowboarding, or whatever else takes your fancy!
As the UK’s premier ski centre, they offer the most extensive snowsport experience in Scotland, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.
If you’re just starting out, you can begin at the extensive nursery slopes by the main car park.
Or if you’re already a pro, you can head straight to the two amazing black runs.
There are a load of different price options, depending on if you want to ski for a day or purchase a season ticket.
One-day lift passes cost £34 for adults and £26 for juniors/seniors, and equipment hire varies depending on what you need to hire/how long you’ll be skiing for.
For example, one day hire of skis/snowblades, snowboards, boots and poles costs £26 for adults.
However, if you don’t need any boots, that’ll be £22 instead.
There are a bunch of different price options so have a look through their Ski Hire Prices page to figure out how much it’ll cost you.
Whatever you go for, it’ll be well worth every penny as skiing is one of the best outdoor activities in Scotland!
15. Surf with Surf Lewis
Address: 10 East St, Sandwick, Isle of Lewis HS2 0AG
Phone number: 07920 427194
Price: £45 per person
Famous for its pristine white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters, the Isle of Lewis is the largest island of the Outer Hebrides.
On a beautiful summer’s day, it can feel like you’re abroad!
However, regardless of the weather, one of the best ways to experience beach life on Lewis is to catch a few waves with Surf Lewis.
If you’re new to the world of surfing don’t worry because Surf Lewis provides surf lessons for £45 per person.
Taking place in either the morning, afternoon or evening, this beginner surf lesson is in the ABC lesson style, as approved by the Academy of Surf Instructors.
Within 2.5 hours, you should go from a complete beginner to (hopefully!) being able to stand up on the board.
In between, you’ll learn everything from beach safety to paddling technique to how to catch a wave!
Alternatively, if you’re a keen surfer already and just want to hire a surfboard, you can do that, too.
Soft surfboard hire comes in at £15 for one day, £40 for three days, or £80 for seven days.
16. Zipline at Go Ape
Address: Multiple locations
Price: £33 – £34 per person
If you live anywhere in the UK, Go Ape will need no introduction.
But if you’re visiting from abroad, Go Ape is essentially a high ropes course where you can climb, swing, scramble and zipline to your heart’s content.
Designed for adults and older children over 1.4 metres, the Treetop Challenge is the largest of all their adventures.
Go Ape has three sites in Scotland (Dalkeith, Aberfoyle, and Glentress) with the Treetop Challenge costing £33 at Dalkeith, and £34 at Aberfoyle and Glentress.
Each has its merits, whether it’s Scotland’s longest dual zip wires at Aberfoyle or a 160ft high zip line at Glentress.
Although you get a certificate at the end of the course to prove that you conquered the Tree Top Adventure, I don’t think I’ve ever quite mastered the art of landing gracefully at the end of each zip wire…
17. Quad Biking at Quadmania
Address: Stronchullin Farm, Blairmore, Dunoon PA23 8TP
Phone number: 01369 810289
Price: £58 for 1.5 hours, £85 for 2 hours, and £115 for 2.5 hours
Quad biking is one of my favourite activities ever, let alone in Scotland.
So it should probably come as no surprise that I think Quadmania is one of the best outdoor activities in Scotland.
Quadmania is home to a whole host of fun outdoor activities!
But with a name like that, its bread and butter is, unsurprisingly, their quad biking treks.
There are a variety of different trek options, depending on your age and how long you want to ride.
Their £58 quad adventure trek is a good 1.5-hour introduction to quad biking and is suitable for riders aged 12 and over.
Next is the £85 monster quad ATV trek which lasts two hours and is suitable for riders over 16.
This course covers all the adventure trek but with some exciting and technical purpose-built tracks thrown in for good measure!
Finally, there’s my favourite, the £115 mammoth quad ATV trek.
This one lasts for 2.5 hours and is the ultimate adrenaline rush!
On this trek, you’ll not only get to take on some challenging terrain and quad up to 1,500 feet within 15 minutes but you’ll also get to witness some spectacular views, too.
18. Canyoning and gorge walking with Nae Limits
Address: 1 General Wade’s Military Rd, Ballinluig, Logierait, Pitlochry PH9 0LG
Phone number: 01796 482600
Price: Multiple prices
If you’re a big water baby, canyoning or gorge walking with Nae Limits will soon become one of your new go-to outdoor activities in Scotland.
Similar to coasteering, these activities see you swimming, sliding, crawling, climbing, jumping, and abseiling your way through a gorge.
Combining rocky terrain and water, you’ll get to explore a gorge on foot while getting your heart racing!
The gorge in question is the gorgeous (sorry, I had to!) Calvine Gorge, otherwise known as Perthshire’s natural water park.
If you’re looking for an entry-level adventure, I’d recommend going gorge walking.
It’s a lot easier than canyoning which is more challenging and requires adventurers to wear safety harnesses, make bigger jumps and slides, and abseil.
Each gorge walking trip lasts a fun three hours and costs £50 for adults and £45 for under 12’s.
Alternatively, if you’re ready to jump in the deep end (literally!), anyone 12 and over can try canyoning instead.
This costs anywhere between £65 and £105 per person, depending on which experience you go for.
19. Basking Shark boat and snorkelling tour
Phone number: 07975 723140
Price: Multiple prices
Wildlife enthusiasts gather around because I may have found one of your new favourite outdoor activities in Scotland.
Basking Shark has been leading the way in offering eco-conscious wildlife adventure tours in the Hebrides for over ten years, and they’re super passionate about what they do.
They have a huge variety of one-day tours and multi-day trips to suit every taste and budget.
Their popular one-day basking shark tour runs from April to October and it allows you the opportunity to look for basking sharks, with a stop at a lagoon for a snorkelling excursion.
(If you’re not familiar with basking sharks, they’re the second-largest living shark, after the whale shark, with adults reaching up to eight metres in length.)
Alternatively, if you’d rather make a longer trip of it, you can opt for a three-day, four-day, or week-long basking shark and wildlife tour.
You’ll spend your time on the Isle of Coll and get to encounter all kinds of amazing wildlife.
We’re talking sharks, whales, dolphins, golden eagles puffins, sea birds, and more!
You’ll also get to explore the otherworldly volcanic wonders of Fingal’s Cave, situated on the uninhabited island of Staffa.
Now that’s a bucket list experience in itself!
20. Go-karting at Larkhall Circuit
Address: Merryton Rd, Larkhall ML9 2UL
Phone number: 01698 909808
Price: £60 for ages 14+, £40 for ages 7-13
Go-karting is fun for all ages and Larkhall Circuit is the perfect place to do it in Scotland.
At 1140 metres long, it’s the longest outdoor karting circuit in the country.
This allows for both entry-level karting, as well as owner practice days and larger competitions.
Yep, that’s right, Larkhall Circuit plays host to many an international competition, including the British Championships.
So if you want to race on the same track as the pros, then listen up!
Two fifteen-minute sessions cost £60 for ages 14+, or alternatively, two ten-minute sessions cost £40 for ages 7-13.
Hit the circuit and you’ll soon find yourself speeding at up to 90 mph in a kart with a top-of-the-line Honda 390cc engine.
However, if you fancy a bit of a competition, you can opt for one of their Grand Prix or Iron Man events to race against your friends.
There’s nothing quite like a bit of healthy competition, right?!
On-site, you’ll also find a cafe, and indoor and outdoor viewing areas for spectators to keep an eye on the race!
21. Virgin Balloon Flights in Perth
Address: North Inch, Perth City Centre PH1 5HS
Phone number: 01952 212750
Price: £129 – £169 per person
For one of the more romantic outdoor activities in Scotland, look no further than a Virgin balloon flight in Perth.
Many think of hot air balloon rides as being super expensive but prices start at just £129 per person with Virgin which isn’t all that bad.
For this price, you’ll get to float above the lush Perthshire countryside for a glorious hour.
In total, though, the experience lasts three to four hours.
This includes a brief from your pilot, the opportunity to help inflate and deflate the balloon, a Prosecco toast after landing, and much more!
As you head up and away from the site in Crieff, you’ll enjoy views across Balhouse Castle, Elcho Castle, Scone Palace, and so many other iconic castles.
Whichever way the wind takes you, you’re sure to be treated to some pretty spectacular views.
This is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with memories to treasure for a lifetime!
22. Mountain biking in Kirroughtree
Address: Kirroughtree Mountain Bike Trail Centre, Palnure, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 7BE
Phone number: 01671 401303
Price: £40 – £60 per person for half-day hire, or £50 – £75 for full-day hire
There are so many great places to go mountain biking in Scotland but one of my favourites has to be Kirroughtree.
Situated in Galloway Forest Park, Kirroughtree is well-known for its impressive mountain bike trails, the most difficult of which includes the infamous McMoab.
This huge granite outcrop is reached by traversing slabs and boulder causeways, and you’ll need some serious skill to tackle it.
There are five trails to choose from at Kirroughtree.
They from the easier 6km green Bargaly Wood to the infamous 31km black Black Craigs.
If you don’t own a bike, you can hire a full-suspension mountain bike or an electric mountain bike from The Break Pad at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre.
Depending on your bike of choice, prices range from £45 to £60 for half-day hire or £50 to £75 for full-day hire.
Alternatively, if Kirroughtree doesn’t take your fancy, why not try out Glentress, Laggan Wolftrax, or Innerleithen instead?
23. SUP with Barra Surf & Coastal Adventures
Address: Castlebay, Isle of Barra HS9 5XD
Phone number: 07960 217168
Price: From £30 for adults and £25 for children
With its tropical crystal clear waters, the Isle of Barra is somewhat of a little slice of paradise.
There’s plenty to see and do on the island but one of my favourite things is to take to the waters by SUP (stand-up paddleboard).
If you don’t own your own paddleboard, head to Barra Surf & Coastal Adventures who can kit you out with wetsuits and one of their best paddleboards.
Oh, and even provide you with an instructor, too!
SUP aficionados can pay £30 for two hours of paddleboard hire if you’re an adult, or £25 if you’re a child.
However, if you’re looking for a three-hour guided introduction and trip, you’ll be looking to pay £45 as an adult and £30 as a child.
With this option, you’ll get a short introduction to the basics of paddleboarding, showing you how to go from kneeling to standing.
Then, you’ll embark on a guided trip!
As you take to the water, you’ll get to paddle around Castlebay and explore the coastline and islands of the beautiful bay.
The views are second-to-none so you’re really in for a treat with this activity!
24. Climb Ben Nevis
Address: Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6ST
Phone number: 01349 781401
If climbing Ben Nevis isn’t already on your Scotland bucket list, you need to reevaluate your priorities!
This is a mountain that needs very little by way of introduction.
Standing strong at 1,345 metres and attracting over 125,000 visitors each year, Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in the UK.
There are two main paths up Ben Nevis, with the most popular route being the Mountain Track (colloquially known as the Tourist track or the Pony track).
Used by most walkers, it’s a 17km/10.5-mile trek that takes the average hiker around 7 to 9 hours to complete.
However, if you’re a more experienced hiker who wants a more challenging climb, you should try out the Carn Mor Dearg Arête route instead.
Whichever route you take, the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel for bagging this beauty is worth it alone.
But if you get up to the summit on a clear day, you’ll also be rewarded with incredible 360-degree panoramic views.
When I was up there, I wasn’t so lucky (welcome to Scotland!).
But the low visibility didn’t dampen my spirits one bit.
25. Segway with Scottish Segway Centre
Address: Multiple locations
Price: £35 – £39.50 for adults and £25 – £29 for under 14’s
For one of the more unusual outdoor activities in Scotland, why not try your hand out at segwaying?
Scottish Segway Centre are kings of the segway and you’ll find them in Falkirk and Glencoe.
If you opt for the former, you’ll be segwaying in style, passing the Falkirk Wheel, Union Canal, Antonine Wall, Rough Castle, and more.
This will cost £35 for adults and £25 for under 14’s.
Or alternatively, if you go for the latter, you’ll get to experience the outdoor capital of the UK in a unique way.
The breathtaking valley of Glencoe is yours to explore on this segway tour, as you take in the beautiful views, rare wildlife, and local legends!
(Tickets for Glencoe are a little more expensive, coming in at £39.50 for the adults and £29 for the under 14’s.)
Each segway session lasts 50 beautiful minutes meaning you’ve got plenty of time to become a segway pro!
And that concludes the 25 best outdoor activities in Scotland!
It should come as no surprise that Scotland is the adventure capital of the UK but after reading this list, I think it has affirmed it even more.
The country is heaving with outdoor activities, whether you want to enjoy the outdoors from the land, sea, or sky!
All that’s left to do is to pick out your favourite outdoor activities in Scotland and start trying them all out.
Enjoy!