Whitewater rafting is rightly up there as a ‘Must-Do’ sport, largely because it is undescribably brilliant! This heart pumping experience is undoubtedly one of our most popular and most social high-adrenalin sports, labelled a ‘fear factor’ for all of the right reasons. Whether you choose to raft down the wild and unpredicatble river or across the thrilling purpose-built course, you are guaranteed the ride of your life! On your hair-raising journey you are encouraged to work together as a team to bump and glide your way along the river’s natural course, attempting to tame the wild and very challenging river rapids. This experience is great for team building or social parties as the mixture of reward and pure fear brings the highly adrenalised crew closer together! No amount of words can do rafting justice - experiencing it is the only way to enjoy this fantastic adrenalin sport!
Locations
Northampton, Nottingham, Perthshire
Agenda
Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your experience will begin with a briefing about safety and white water rafting techniques, then it's on with your safety gear and you're off, as your qualified guide takes you and your fellow rafters down a varied white water run in an inflatable six or eight man raft. You may get more than one run dependent on conditions and time. Each boat is contolled and guided by an expert instructor with lots of experience.
Restrictions
Age Restrictions: Min age is 14 (12 in Wales) Parental consent is required for all under 18's. Weight Restrictions: May apply dependent on Venue. If you are over 16 Stone or chest size 48 Inches then please contact us for more information. All Participants must be confident in open water and be able to swim 25m with flotation device. White Water Rafting is not suitable if you are pregnant.
Duration
You should allow up to 3 hours at the centre for your experience. Exact timings will vary dependent on location.
What to Wear / Equipment
All specialist equipment such as wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet will be provided by the centre. You should take your swim suit & towel, a spare pair of trainers and warm clothing to change into afterwards.
Group Size / Spectators
There will be four - eight people in the raft. Spectators are welcome and will be able to see varying amounts of the experience dependent on location. Not advised in Scotland.
Weather
Rafting operates in most conditions but may be affected by extreme weather conditions or flooding if the rivers are too swollen. Please check with the centre on the day or the day before your experience.
Availability
Year Round (dependent on weather and location)
Nottingham and Northampton are open between March and October
Reviews (2)
Mohammed - 24/11/2009
There are no pictures available of the day itself, if i was told this in advance i could have brought someone along with me to take my own pics of me doing the activity.
Timothy - 05/10/2009
What a fantastic day. We had a guide called Chris who was very helpful and made our day a memorable one. I would have to recommend this centre and Chris.
Tim C
West Sussex
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All Locations
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Perthshire, Perthshire
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There are no pictures available of the day itself, if i was told this in advance i could have brought someone along with me to take my own pics of me doing the activity.
What a fantastic day. We had a guide called Chris who was very helpful and made our day a memorable one. I would have to recommend this centre and Chris. Tim C West Sussex