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Gorge Swimming


Gorge Swimming with Rothiemurchus Estate

Rothiemurchus Estate


Contact details:

Rothiemurchus Centre, Rothiemurchus, By Aviemore, Inverness-Shire, PH22 1QH

Tel: 01479 812345

Email: Rothiemurchus Estate

Web: Rothiemurchus Estate


Rothiemurchus is a special place at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, near Aviemore, in the Scottish Highlands. It offers a warm welcome, stunning scenery and outdoor activities for individuals, families, groups and corporate parties to enjoy.

What we do best:

Gorge swimming is absolutely fantastic fun!

Equipped with wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets this is a more 'adventurous' version of Gorge Walking.  Fight your way upstream against the flow, clambering up small waterfalls, swimming through calmer sections and jumping into deep pools. When you reach the top just turn round and float or slide back down to the start.

This is a really thrilling sport and you'll have an amazing time. There is full instructor supervision at all times and believe me they will be having a great time too!

Location Map


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Available packages


Duration: Approx 2 1/2 hours

Price: £50 per person

Age: Min 14 years

Other activities available


Off Road Driving  Archery  Open Canoeing  Clay Pigeon Shooting  Canyoning  Indoor Climbing  Quad Biking  Sled Dog Racing 

Useful info


Equipment provided?

Buoyancy aids, wetsuit, wetsuit socks, helmet and windproof jacket

Safety note: Participants must be able to swim 20m & must disclose any relevant medical conditions to the instructor before the start of the session

What do I need to wear?

Swimsuit (or shorts and t-shirt), old trainers, thin cotton socks.

What do I need to bring?

large towel and warm clothes for afterwards.


Changing: You will get change into your wetsuit at the public toilets in Grantown-on-Spey. There are no changing facilities when you come out of the gorge; therefore it is a case of a large towel, and a bush!!

When can I do it?

By arrangement, great for groups

Is there a pub nearby?

Yes, many in Aviemore


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