Questions
Deposits, fitness, insurance, and what happens if the weather turns. If your question is not here, ask the guides.
While we strive to deliver every course, on rare occasions we may have to change plans to keep safety paramount, i.e. reverse the route or have a late start to let the weather pass. In exceptionally bad weather we try to rearrange dates or as a very last resort we would need to cancel.
All of our staff hold the relevant qualifications and substantial experience for any courses that you book with us here at Scottish Rock & Water. We can provide any relevant certifications upon request.
Complementary transport will be provided during your course, we can also arrange pick up and drop offs.
Yes, you can secure your course/trip with a deposit. We only require a 25% deposit to reserve your position, with the full payment due 30 days prior to the start date.
On each course page the section under 'What's Included' shows what we provide and what you need to bring. We can reserve items such as winter boots if you fill this in on your booking form.
Yes! Around 40% of people book as solo travellers.
On each course, there is an information symbol which directs you to some information regarding fitness levels for each trip/course.
Here at SRW we hold insurance through each of the governing bodies that we are associated with, i.e. Scottish Canoe Association providing the water activities and Perkins and Slade (AMI) for the land-based activities.
Yes! You can use our fast checkout option to secure your spot without adding participant details. All we need is your name and email to send the confirmation.
While it's not legally required, we strongly recommend that you secure comprehensive travel/activity insurance before your trip to Scotland. Our courses involve outdoor adventures where weather conditions or unforeseen events could cause cancellations or prevent attendance. Having insurance ensures that you're financially protected if these situations arise. For example, many adventurers opt for specialized coverage such as Sports Cover Direct's offerings for canoe holidays or winter climbing, and the British Mountaineering Council also provides tailored policies for mountaineering activities. We encourage you to review these options and choose a policy that best suits your needs for peace of mind during your adventure.
Course pages also answer questions about that trip. Contact the guides if you need a straight answer before you book.
Tell us the trip and the question. A guide will reply with the practical answer, not a brochure.
