We are lucky to have the Cairngorms and its outdoor adventures on our doorstep, but there are plenty of activities and fun for adventurous explorers a little nearer to home.
Enjoy some of the best white water rafting in the UK with Ace Adventures https://aceadventures.co.uk/ based on Logie Estate, just a few miles from Forres. Experience up to Grade 5 rapids amongst amazing scenery or satisfy your adrenaline rush with cliff jumping, canoeing, canyoning and other outdoor activities in the surrounding larch and birch forest. Ace Adventures also offers woodland camping and glamping with sister company Ace Hideaways.
Forres is only minutes from the beautiful Moray Firth coastline. One of the best ways to explore this amazing seascape is a trip with North 58* Sea Adventures. Zip across the Firth on an exhilarating adventure and spot some of the amazing and abundant wildlife our seas call home. North 58* has bases in both Findhorn and Lossiemouth and trips run daily in summertime (weather dependent). If you are visiting between November and March, book directly for a bespoke charter trip.
If you enjoy walking, then why not take on the Moray Coast Trail https://www.morayways.org.uk/routes/the-moray-coast-trail/ The coastline and settlements of Moray are linked by a waymarked trail stretching from Findhorn to Cullen. Dip into the Trail with shorter sections of the walk or take on the full fifty mile stretch over a couple of days, stopping overnight at one of the pretty villages or towns along the route.
If you are looking for a wilder experience then venture east to Spey Bay, the home of the Scottish Dolphin Centre https://dolphincentre.whales.org/ Enjoy a beautiful walk along the River Spey and look out for local wildlife including seals or ospreys. Explore the area’s fishing heritage with a tour of the historic Tugnet icehouse and visit the exhibition to learn more about the local bottlenose dolphins who call the Moray First, home. You’ll find a café, gift shop and toilets on site.
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