Outdoor Activity Facilities In And Around Inverness

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Inverness is a modern city in the Highlands of Scotland, and forms the main transport hub for those looking to explore the Highlands. With Loch Ness just a short drive away, as well as the Cairngorm National Park and Great Glen, a variety of landscapes lie within easy reach.

From hills and glens, to mountains and lochs, rivers and the beaches of the Moray Firth to explore, Inverness is the perfect base for those looking for an action packed activity holiday. And besides the multitude of sporting and outdoor activities available, there are plenty of historic sites to visit along the way, including Fort George and Urquhart Castle.

The mountain bike trails around Inverness have been awarded an A Plus rating by the International Mountain Bicycling Association and are rightly one of the most popular activities in the area. You are free to explore the dedicated trails on your own, or join one of the many local mountain biking groups that lead mountain biking tours regularly around the area.

Hillwalkers will find much to enjoy around Inverness, from the dramatic mountains of the Cairngorm National Park, to pine ...
... forest walks, the Great Glen Way and the miles of coastal walks available around the Moray Firth. Many trails are well signposted for you to explore on your own, but there are also many guided tours available, which provide a great way to find out about the historic significance of the walks around Inverness too.

Rock climbing is a popular outdoor activity in the area, with rock climbing groups organising day trips in and around Inverness. If the weather is not in your favour, there is also a selection challenging indoor rock climbing centre in Inverness, with two smaller centres in nearby Aviemore too.

A great activity for all the family, including children from the age of 8, is archery. Activity centres around Inverness often include this sport, and will teach you the basics, as well as being able to cater for more experienced archery enthusiasts.

Deer stalking is an important part of Highland life, as a way of controlling the deer population in Scotland. Deer stalking trips are available from a range of Highland estates, but if hunting is not your thing, you can try a photographic deer stalk instead and capture some unique images of deer and stags in their natural habitat.

The unique geography of Inverness and the nearby Moray Firth place it at the point where seven Scottish rivers make their way to the sea. With so much water around, including the many rivers, canals, and lochs in the area, watersports are incredibly popular. Choose from canoeing, gorge walking, gorge swimming, kayaking, fishing, sailing, raft building and more. Our guide to the many outdoor adventure activities in and around Inverness was written by Bonny Kominek, an outdoor activities guide. They recommend checking the Octopus Travel website for details of Inverness hotels and travel deals for your Inverness trip.