River Orchy with Splash White Water Rafting, Scotland UK
RIVER ORCHY
( for those considering a winter Orchy trip why not consider our March and April Morocco long weekend rafting )
Whole day - October to March Only
Maximum of 30 people on any day
£80.00pp£20 deposit per person to book and £60pp balance to be paid 10 days before the trip date.
THIS IS A GRADE 3 to 5 RIVER
Situated in the heart of the Grampian mountains, in Argyle, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life, lies Glen Orchy. This is a tranquil little glen, dotted with a couple of farms surrounded by steep, rugged mountains. It contains a dark secret, for here lays the river Orchy. In the summer it is a gentle trickle, but add typical Scottish weather from October onwards and the trickle grows into a raging torrent!This is rafting at it's best! A 'full-on' alpine style river that has no respect for anyone daring to travel along it's twisting path. We at Splash have pioneered regular descents, both in high water and normal flows, down what is regarded as the UK's best rafting river. We have probably ran more trips on the Orchy the all other companies put together. If you are looking for the most challenging, exciting and pure adrenaline buzzing whitewater then this is for you!
Run as a day trip we cover ten miles of this river, running through nine major grade 3, 4 and 5 or rapids . Anyone wishing to raft this river must be able to move at fairly short notice to take advantage of the best possible conditions. This is not a river for the faint of heart, raft if you dare!!
This trip is recommended for individuals and groups who have rafted before or are water sports and adventure enthusiasts Strictly 18 years plus. Please check suitability with our office before booking this trip!
DATES For 2008 & 2009
are below other dates available for groups on request
Nov 15/16 & 22/23
Dec 6/7 &13/14
Jan 17/18 & 24/25
Feb 13/14 & 20/21
Mar 14/15 & 20/21
THE RIVER ORCHY IS A RAIN FED POOL DROP RIVER, THEREFORE IT NEEDS RAIN TO BE IN CONDITION TO RAFT. WE WILL MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO RAFT THE RIVER IF CONDITIONS ALOW. IF IT IS DEEMED TO LOW TO RAFT WE WILL DO A DAY OF ACTIVITY OF DUCKIES ON THE RIVER AWE AND BRIDGE SWINGING OF THE ORCHY BRIDGE
How this trip is run
Each Raft will have a qualified River Guide experienced on the Orchy and other grade 4 and 5 rivers. There will also be a safety kayaker in the river. The trip also has a safety vehicle that follows the trip. Please bring a flask of hot drink and a packed lunch as we meet the safety vehicle at the half way point for a quick hot drink and some energy food.
During the summer months in Scotland the River Tummel is the best white water rafting river
Toby taking his crew to a place the sun does not shine on the Orchy