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.
Activities
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.
Our archery sessions are the perfect group activity for all the family and is fun for kids and big-kids alike.
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!
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.
A fantastic introduction to the joys of gorge scrambling, that is suitable for all the family in a wonderful river gorge.
This is your chance to experience one of the UK’s fastest growing sports in one of the most scenic paddling venues in the country.
A 100-metre zip-line, balance beams, hanging platforms, tight-ropes, scramble nets, white knuckle bridges & gap jumps.
Negotiate strong currents, waterfalls & rapids, & surf waves in a heart-racing session finishing with an awesome rapid under the famous Feshie Bridge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Swim, climb and jump. Repeat. With something for everyone the west coast really is the best place for this awesome, in-the-water activity.
Enjoy an exhilarating adventure scrambling, climbing, swimming and enjoying jumps and slides into deep pools in a fantastic location.
This is a truly idyllic 2.5-hour canoe experience in one of the most picturesque paddling areas in the Highlands of Scotland.
Our Loch Ness canoe taster tour is ideal for those who are short of time, or perhaps have younger children that you don’t think could sit still for a whole or half day!
Explore the beautiful, southern end of world-famous Loch Ness in the company of a fully qualified canoe guide.
An awesome gorge near Inverness that offers both family-friendly and more challenging gorge walking adventures in wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Experience the raw power of nature as you traverse ancient trails, surrounded by towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and tranquil lochs.
Explore the enchanting Reelig Glen & Cabrich hill forts on an unforgettable walking tour that will immerse you in the wonders of these hidden gems.
With a variety of fun local trails within easy driving distance of Inverness, we can tailor a route to suit your group, whether experienced riders or not.
The River Beauly is a bit of a hidden gem near Inverness through lovely countryside with the end of this particular stretch of the river being a spectacular gorge.
Our most challenging gorge walking venue. Everything is bigger, from the jumps and slides to the waterfalls and water-chutes. You must be able to swim for this one!
In Your Element rock climbing sessions are tailored to suit the group’s needs, from introductory coaching to developing technique on more difficult pitches.
Weaseling is a family-friendly, group activity. It is varied and challenging and includes a journey of adventure through a boulder field dating back to the ice age.
Explore awesome off-road bike trails around Inverness & Loch Ness, on trails suited to your group’s riding ability using our awesome Marin e-Bikes.
This archery session takes place at the Forest Holidays Retreat at Ardgartan, it’s the perfect group fun activity for all the family.
This archery session takes place at the Forest Holidays retreat at Strathyre. It’s the perfect group fun activity for all the family.
Axe throwing is the perfect activity to test your strength and accuracy against family and friends. It’s fun, competitive, addictive and some say very therapeutic!
Axe throwing is the perfect activity to test your skills against family or friends. It’s fun, competitive, addictive and some say very therapeutic!
Explore the jewel in the crown of Loch Lomond – its historic islands by Canadian canoe and by foot.
This fun, flat-water canoeing session takes place on the picturesque Loch Long, a wonderful sea loch in the Argyll region of Scotland.
A family-friendly canoeing session on picturesque Loch Lubnaig, in the heart of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.
Enjoy scrambling rocks, plunging into beautiful clear highland pools, and sit under fresh waterfalls what’s not to like about that?
Enjoy an exhilarating couple of hours scrambling, climbing, swimming, and enjoying multiple BIG jumps into deep pools in a fantastic location.
This is a fantastic gorge walking experience on the shores of Loch Lomond, suitable for ages 8+. Wicked fun for all!
Have fun learning standup paddleboarding on lovely Loch Lubnaig under the watchful eye of our experienced instructor.
The jewels in the crown of Loch Lomond – its historic islands. On this magical canoe tour you will get the chance to explore the islands of world-famous Loch Lomond.
A fabulous water-based team challenge activity on the stunning Loch Lomond.
Why not come and try the ancient and noble pastime of target archery in this spectacular setting at Loch Tay Highland Lodges, on the banks of Loch Tay.
Lose yourself in wilderness spirit with the heart-pounding thrill of axe-throwing on the shores of Loch Tay. Channel your inner-warrior with family or friends!
Experience the stunning panoramic views Loch Tay has to offer, learn about its history and see its amazing wildlife, all whilst accompanied by an experienced guide.
A great introduction to the joys of gorge walking. This gorge is family-friendly but still lots of fun.
4-6 seater katakanu hire at Loch Tay Highland Lodges, Killin.
Experience the UK’s fastest-growing watersport in one of the most scenic Scottish venues. Whether you’re experienced or a beginner, this session has something for you!
A fabulous water and land-based team treasure event on and around Loch Tay.
Explore the River Lochay & Loch Tay, spot the local wildlife & stop on secluded beaches for a snack (or a swim) on this truly memorable experience.
Pebble boats have a small 4hp outboard engine and are tiller-steered from the engine itself, with a maximum carrying capacity of 4 people.
Loch Cruisers have 10hp engines, a maximum capacity of 6 people, & a steering console at the cabin, so nice and intuitive for folks with no experience to drive.
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.
A fabulous Great Glen Canoe Trail adventure, travelling by Canadian canoe across Scotland from Fort William on the West Coast to Inverness in the East.
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.
If you haven’t been lucky enough to kayak on the West Coast of Scotland, this is for you. Practice existing skills or learn to kayak on the spectacular West Highlands coast.
Paddle and ramble your way along the wild coast, hidden lochs and high peaks of Scotland’s revered ‘Misty Isle’, The Isle of Skye
Giving a huge sense of achievement, abseiling is a physically easy but mentally challenging activity.
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.
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.
Prepare for an axe-ceptional adventure like no other with our thrilling axe-throwing session!
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.
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.
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.
Guided walks exploring Scotland’s wonderfully wild forests, hills, lochs and rivers, tailored to your group.
A fun-filled, laid-back outdoor event with a Scottish twist – our Highland Games events are always fun.
Quickly becoming the fastest growing paddlesport in the UK, Stand Up Paddleboarding is must try activity!
Sea kayaking at awesome Scottish coastal locations for novices to find their feet, or perhaps more exposed sea conditions for the confident paddler.
A host of mental and physical challenges results in THE most awesome, team challenge fun!
A 5-day team building experience that will test to the limits both mentally and physically with a combination of canoe skills, team challenges and mountain climbs.
