Our Activities

In Your Element has been offering amazing outdoor activity experiences across Scotland since 2003.  Award-winning In Your Element offers a huge range of outdoor activities near Inverness & Loch Ness, Aviemore & the Cairngorms, Loch Lomond the Trossachs and Argyll, Fort William and Loch Tay, as well as many other places in Scotland.

Use the In Your Element activity finder to look for outdoor experiences for you or your group, at a location close to you.

At our Inverness base, we do not run any activities on-site, so please don't visit our Inverness address expecting to find activities.

What is the difference between a private and public activity experience? If you need help choosing, find out more here

Activities

Activity Location
Group Type
Month of the Year
Activity Category
Activity Type
Participant Suitability
Minimum Ages
Public or Private
Difficulty Rating
Archery Aviemore

Our archery sessions are the perfect group activity for all the family and is fun for kids and big-kids alike.

1hr 15mins
8 yrs min age
Axe Throwing Aviemore

Lose yourself in wilderness spirit with the heart-pounding thrill of axe-throwing in the Cairngorms National Park.  Channel your inner-warrior with family or friends!

45 minutes
10 yrs min age
Canoe Tour Aviemore (Family-Friendly)

A wonderful canoe tour on picturesque Loch an Eilein near Aviemore, a truly magical place right at the heart of the ancient Rothiemurchus Pine forest.

1.5 hours
5 yrs min age
Gorge Walk Aviemore (Family-friendly)

Discover the exhilarating world of gorge walking as you splash upstream through pristine Highland waters, navigating cascading waterfalls, natural rock slides, and crystal-clear mountain pools.

2.5 hours
6 yrs min age
Paddle-Board Hire Aviemore

Half or Full-Day Stand-up Paddleboard Hire from our Aviemore base. Book in advance, collect the equipment (deflated), and pop it in your car to go and play at your preferred location. Pump it up and play!

3.5 or 8 hours
5 yrs min age
TreeZone Aviemore

A 100-metre zip-line, balance beams, hanging platforms, tight-ropes, scramble nets, white knuckle bridges & gap jumps.

1.5 hours
8 yrs min age
River Sledging Aviemore

Negotiate currents, waterfalls & rapids, & surf waves in a heart-racing session finishing with an awesome rapid under the famous Feshie Bridge.

3 hrs
14 yrs min age
Biking Tours Aviemore

Aviemore has endless off-road opportunities.  We can tailor a route to suit your group, whether that’s for a relatively inexperienced group or more experienced riders.

Up to 5hrs
10 yrs min age
Cairngorm E-Bike Day Tour

Explore awesome off-road bike trails with experienced guides amongst the grandeur of the Cairngorms, on terrain chosen to suit the group’s riding ability.

<6.5 hours
16 yrs min age
River Spey Canoe Safari – Aviemore to Boat of Garten

From Aviemore, you’ll be guided downriver towards the village of Boat of Garten with small rapids to keep you on your toes, but most of the trip is on an easy stretch of the river.

Approx. 4 hours
7 yrs min age
Canoe Safari, River Spey Whitewater

A guided canoe journey on the most exciting stretch of the awesome River Spey including lots of rapids on this full-on white-water canoeing experience.

5 hours
14 yrs min age
River Spey Canoe Safari – Loch Insh to Aviemore

A guided, canoe safari experience starting on picturesque Loch Insh, then travelling down river on the gentle, meandering river to Aviemore.

6-7 hours
10 yrs min age
Gorge Walk Aviemore (Adrenaline)

An awesome river gorge that fits in a lot of fun!  This venue offers more challenging version of gorge scrambling with wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets provided.

1.5 - 2 hours depending on group size
12 yrs min age
Gorge Walk Falls of Truim

Truim Falls near Aviemore, is a great option for all sorts of groups because we can tailor the experience to suit each group. Lots of fun!

3 hours
12 yrs min age
Highland Games Aviemore

A fun-filled, laid-back outdoor event with a Scottish twist – our Highland Games events at Rothiemurchus, Aviemore are always fun.

1.5 to 2 hours
6 yrs min age
Canyoning Adventure, Fort William (2.5 hrs)

Enjoy an exhilarating adventure, scrambling, abseiling, climbing, swimming and enjoying jumps and slides into deep pools in a fantastic location.

2.5 hours
12 yrs min age
Canoe Loch Morlich, Aviemore

Discover the magic of canoeing on the serene and breathtaking Loch Morlich! Join us for an unforgettable flat-water canoeing session set amidst the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorms.

2.5 hours
7 yrs min age
Rock Climbing

In Your Element rock climbing sessions are tailored to suit the group’s needs, from introductory coaching to developing technique on more difficult pitches.

2 to 2.5 hrs
8 yrs min age
River Spey Canoe Expedition

A fantastic descent of the majestic River Spey by canoe over 3, 4 or 5 days.  One of the ‘Big 4’ rivers that is a must for the touring canoeist in Scotland.

3 to 5 days
13 yrs min age
Summit to Sea Canoe & Climb Expedition

An extraordinary journey taking you from over 1200m above sea level and then down the River Spey by canoe to the sea. An awesome wild experience.

4 days, 3 nights
18 yrs min age
Abseiling

Giving a huge sense of achievement, abseiling is a physically easy but mentally challenging activity.

2.5 hours
8 yrs min age
Archery

Experience the ancient & noble sport of target archery at a location near you! Ideal for parties, hen & stag groups, team building events or just for fun.

1 - 2 hours
8 yrs min age
Archery & Axe-Throwing Combo

Our exciting archery and axe-throwing experience will leave you buzzing. You’ll learn how to hit the target, then have a bit of fun with some games & challenges.

1.5 hours
10 yrs min age
Axe Throwing

Prepare for an axe-ceptional adventure like no other with our thrilling axe-throwing session!

1 - 2 hours
10 yrs min age
Guided Bike Tours

Mountain biking over hills, through glens and forests you’ll find trails, tracks and bike centres, surrounded by some of the most awesome scenery imaginable.

From 2 to 5 hours
5 yrs min age
Bike Hire Aviemore

In Your Element offers mountain bike hire at our Rothiemurchus-based hub near Aviemore, just across the road from TreeZone and the Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre.

Half-Day, Full-Day, Multi-Day
5 yrs min age
Bushcraft Skills

Our bushcraft skills experiences will introduce you to essential skills of bushcraft & survival, teaching you how to put them to good use in a survival situation.

From 2 to 5 hours
6 yrs min age
Canoeing Scotland

Canoeing is something that everyone should try at some point! With so many amazing locations to explore in Scotland, there is a canoe tour just waiting for you.

From 2 to 5 hours
5 yrs min age
Guided Walks

Guided walks exploring Scotland’s wonderfully wild forests, hills, lochs and rivers, tailored to your group.

From 1 to 6 hours
12 yrs min age
Highland Games

Looking for an unforgettable group experience – our authentic Highland Games event offers the perfect blend of Scottish tradition, friendly competition, and guaranteed laughter!

1.5 to 2 hours
6 yrs min age
Paddleboarding

Quickly becoming the fastest growing paddlesport in the UK, Stand Up Paddleboarding is must try activity!

From 1.5 - 3 hours
12 yrs min age
Ultimate Team Challenge Adventure

A host of mental and physical challenges results in THE most awesome, team challenge fun!

2.5 hours
18 yrs min age