Guided paddleboard trips in Fort William area.
Fort William is the Outdoor Capital of the UK, and SUP trips are a fantastic way to explore the area from the water!
Paddle on beautiful Loch Shiel to get the best ever view of the Jacobite steam train cross "Harry Potter" viaduct on our Explore Glenfinnan trip; or escape the crowds and enjoy a stunning and peaceful escape on our Gorge Adventure trip.
Paddleboarding Trips & Sessions
EXPLORE GLENFINNAN
3 hour Stunning Paddleboard Trip
Loch Shiel, Jacobite "Harry Potter" Steam Train, and world famous viaduct
Stunning views down Loch Shiel await on this amazing trip as you paddle towards the world famous Glenfinnan "Harry Potter" viaduct - this has got to be one of the very best places to paddleboard in Scotland!
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Get to grips with the paddleboards in the beautiful sheltered River Callop, and then out into the Loch to watch the Jacobite steam train head over the viaduct. Learn from our expert guides about the history of the area, all whilst enjoying a safe and fun paddleboard journey!
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Experience Level: BEGINNER
Trip Length: 3 hours
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Perfect for: Individuals, Groups & Families looking for a Highland adventure, a safe and fun half day journey, the best view of the Harry Potter viaduct and steam train, and one of the best places to paddleboard in Scotland!
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£65 per person
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GORGE ADVENTURE TRIP
2 hour remote and spectacular "SUPscape"
Escape the crowds to a beautiful and peaceful gorge, with stunning rock architecture
Just outside Fort William, lies a stunningly beautiful and peaceful gorge. This is the chance to escape on paddleboards away from the crowds, switch off for a while, and enjoy the majestic rock architecture of this incredible gorge.
This sheltered river experience is perfect for those trying paddleboarding for the first time. Your expert guide will introduce you to the basics of how to use the board, and help you build your confidence so you can enjoy and marvel at this truly epic location!
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Experience Level: BEGINNER
Session Length: 2 hours
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Perfect for: Individuals, Groups and Families looking to come and try paddleboarding for the first time - all whilst escaping the crowds to a remote, peaceful and stunningly beautiful gorge; with an optional cliff jump to cool off.
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£40 per person
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
James
Amazing day out on the Glenfinnan trip, super exciting to be able to see the steam train from a totally different angle.
Rachael
Paddleboarding along the Caledonian Canal with views to Ben Nevis was brilliant for my partner and me, we had never been on Paddleboards before and we had a great time.
Eilidh
Our guide Rob made sure we had plenty of time to get to grips with the board and then took us on an amazing trip down the little river to pop out at Glenfinnan. Epic!
FAQs
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Where do we meet for the trips?For the Explore Glenfinnan trip, please meet at the Glenfinnan Community Car Park (parking for the viaduct). For the Gorge Adventure Trip, please meet at Mucomir Power Station, near the small village of Gairlochy. Your guide will meet you at these points, will be wearing a blue Paddleboard Fort William top and holding a SUP paddle! On booking you'll receive a Google Maps link and What3Words for your meeting point, along with what time to arrive.
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What do I need to bring?-Towel for changing -Hard soled shoes you can get wet -Cap and suncream -Clothes to change into afterwards -Drink and Snack to take on the board -Any personal medication you might need We will provide you with all the rest of the specialist equipment for the session: wet suit, cagoule, buoyancy aid (personal flotation device), leash and belt, SUP, paddle, and dry bag for your drink and snack. We recommend not bringing phones or electronic devices with you on the trip or session. If you choose to do so, this is at your own risk. Your guide will take photos and share these with you. Any vehicle keys will be securely stored with your guide in a fully waterproof case whilst on the session/trip.
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What's the best way to get to Glenfinnan?We highly recommend taking public transport to Glenfinnan - please see the website pages for train and bus times. Your will be given a changing robe and all the kit you need for the session and any belongings can be securely stored in a locked vehicle. If you are driving to Glenfinnan, please leave plenty of time to get parked, particuarly if you are on the afternoon trip. Allow at least 30 minutes before the start of your session.
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Can larger groups/parties book and are discounts available?For group sizes of more than 4, please contact us directly by email, message, WhatsApp or phone as we can create a private booking, and offer a discounted price. This includes e.g. stag, hen parties, private groups of friends, youth groups, school groups etc.
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How old do you need to be?For our Adults Sessions you need to be 18 or over. For our Family Sessions the minumum age is 12. If you have children younger than 12, please phone, message or email us to see if they can be accommodated. All under 18s MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Can you take under 18s without a parent or guardian?No, sorry. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The minumum age for sessions/trips is 12. If you have children who are younger that 12 who would like to attend a session/trip, please email, message, whatsapp or phone us to discuss.
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Do I need to be able to swim?You don't need to be a super strong swimmer, but being confident in the water (not scared) if you fell in, is helpful. You will have a buoyancy aid and you will be attached to your board with a leash and quick release belt.
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What's the cancellation policy?You can cancel your session 7 days or more before the session or trip, and receive a refund. Cancellations within less than 7 days before the session or trip will not be entitled to a refund. If Paddleboard Fort William cancel the session (e.g. due to weather making the session unsafe), then you will receive the option to reschedule or receive a refund.
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What if the weather is bad? Will the session be cancelled?Our expert team will make decisions on whether or not the session needs to be cancelled, and this is normally because it is too windy, rather than it is raining. These decisions are based based on your safety, and the session will be cancelled if conditions are not appropriate, and safety could be compromised in any way. You will be given the option to reschedule the session or receive a refund. If the session needs to be cancelled, you will be contacted by SMS and E-mail to confirm this. If the session is deemed safe and appropriate to go ahead, and you choose to cancel, then I'm afraid no refund will be available.
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Is it safe?Paddleboarding is perfectly safe and fun if good decisions are made, and your guides will make sure your safety is always the top priority. Please see our Safety page for full details of how we take your safety extremely seriously.
Stand Up Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing adventure activities in the world and its easy to see why!
As you float around on your board surrounded by the stunning views of the Scottish Highlands, you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.
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Paddleboarding is fun for everyone, its brilliant as a family activity, romantic excursions and groups of friends looking for fun things to do in Fort William!
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Join us on one of our guided paddleboard trips this summer!