Outdoor Explore
Outdoor Explore
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Outdoor Explore Guided offers kayak tours and outdoor activities in Scotland. We specialize in touring kayaking, sea kayaking, and canoeing guided tours, expeditions, and coaching sessions. Other experiences are also available such as private archery events, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking guiding, walking tours, first aid courses & paddlesport courses. We are truly passionate about the outdoors and the quality of our events shows that. Book your space or get in touch with us via email.
Blairgowrie, Scotland
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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jeanduncan1
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Fantastic experience ,very clear instruction at the right pace for my ability.Feel much more confident and very impressed with follow up support.
Written 17 September 2023
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Bradders
6 contributions
Aug 2023
I booked a Kayak experience at a beautiful location for myself and friends, and it was a great time, from beginners to advanced we all felt included. Piotr led the session and he was awesome, taught us lots of great bits of information about Scotland as well as many tips on how to improve at Kayaking. I would 100% recommend this to anyone deciding which company to go with.
Written 13 September 2023
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PanBei
Crawley, UK12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
My son says it would have been easier with no kayaking - but I can't agree. It couldn't have been any easier. Fantastic location into endless and stunning Stonehaven cliff caves, great planning and guidance, perfect calm weather and a lovely group to paddle with. We all, including lazy son, loved it. Thank you Piotr for another great day out with lots of memories formed. Why people say there is nothing to see on the East Coast is beyond me.
Written 4 September 2023
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Kevin M
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Aug 2023 • Couples
What a pleasurable experience even in the burst of pouring rain. The instructor was so reassuring and enthusiastic not only about Kayaking but anything within the vicinity. For people that want to open themselves up to getting outdoors and experiencing being on the water I defy anyone not to be hungry for more of the outdoor. We shall most definitely be joining future ventures. We can’t wait to go again. 👏🏻👍🏻
Written 29 August 2023
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Paul R
10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a very enjoyable kayak trip at Loch Faskally.
Our guide Gordon was very pleasant and informative and despite us all being beginners, we had an easy and peaceful experience.
Our guide Gordon was very pleasant and informative and despite us all being beginners, we had an easy and peaceful experience.
Written 21 August 2023
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Thor
2 contributions
Jul 2023
Excellent. Just excellent. Piotr led our mixed-experience group of paddlers on Loch Faskally, and we were quickly at ease in equipment provided by Outdoor Explore. Piotr's knowledge and stories of the area were fascinating and plentiful; his quiet care and attention to our safety and paddling was appreciated. Really, a super-nice guy, and a super-nice unrushed trip that I could not recommend more highly.
Written 29 July 2023
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Callum C
4 contributions
Jul 2023
I have done a couple of trips now with Outdoor Explore and both have been hugely enjoyable. One was a gentle paddle on the River Isla with lots of bird life to see and peace in all directions. The other was on the River Tay at Broughty Ferry which is a great way to see the place from a different angle. Piotr is an excellent instructor, he takes the time to get you comfortable in the kayak before setting off and is patient with those, like myself, who have little experience. As for his guide skills, he knows his stuff on local history and sights and I learned some new things despite living in the area for 25 years. Will definitely be booking again as there is a wide selection of different tours and the experience overall is excellent!
Written 27 July 2023
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David F
2 contributions
Jul 2023
Although aged 70, I was an enthusiastic but complete kayaking novice who turned up for the Faskally kayaking experience.
Fair to say I could not have been in safer hands than the experienced Piotr.
Not only was this a great fun afternoon but thanks to Piotr's wealth of knowledge about the history, geography and nature around the loch, also a fascinating learning experience. Additionally I learned a great deal, openly shared by Piotr, should I develop towards owning my own kayak.
I would highly recommend one of Piotr's escorted trips - great fun and great value.
Fair to say I could not have been in safer hands than the experienced Piotr.
Not only was this a great fun afternoon but thanks to Piotr's wealth of knowledge about the history, geography and nature around the loch, also a fascinating learning experience. Additionally I learned a great deal, openly shared by Piotr, should I develop towards owning my own kayak.
I would highly recommend one of Piotr's escorted trips - great fun and great value.
Written 26 July 2023
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Brian S
Austin, TX3 contributions
Jul 2023
We had a great experience with Piotr on Loch Faskally. Piotr was fantastic. Not only that, but he took pictures for us on the water. He also taught us some paddling techniques and I thought I was experienced. The Loch was beautiful. We went from good weather to pouring rain to good weather in an hour. Scotland for you! I would highly recommend these guys.
Written 26 July 2023
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TanquerayTim
Scotland25 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Piotr was a joy to spend time with out on the water. Very well organised, a brilliant instructor, hugely knowledgeable and great fun. I can highly recommend Piotr and Outdoor Explore.
Written 12 July 2023
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