Biggar Adventure

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Experience the wilderness & adventure with outdoor activities near Edinburgh

If you're a thrill-seeker with a knack for adventure, then Biggar Adventure's exciting outdoor activities and experiences for nature lovers and adventurers is designed for you. With canoe trips, river tours and exhilarating activities, there's something for everyone!

Some of the best outdoor activities near Edinburgh

Located in the Tweed Valley on the Scottish Borders, Biggar Adventure provides an extensive range of outdoor activities, programmes and experiences that are ideal for young & older adventurers.

  • Climbing & Abseiling: Ideal for those wanting to build their confidence with heights, enjoy a casual climb up before an amazing abseil back down to the ground.
  • Archery: Reach for perfection with two different archery sites based in the UK - Peebles and Broughton!
  • Canoeing: Set sail from a range of locations across Scotland and enjoy a comfortable cruise with your loved ones.

Whether you seek thrills or just a break from daily life, Biggar Adventure work hard to demonstrate the transformative potential of outdoor activities - and now you're invited to reconnect with your inner-explorer.

Bigger adventures with Biggar Adventure in the Tweed Valley

Home to a team of passionate and knowledgeable outdoor-enthusiasts with years of experience and expertise, Biggar Adventure will help you experience adventure in every form. 

Although the team are primarily based in Peebles near Edinburgh, activities, excursions and experiences are located throughout Scotland, so you have easy access to adventure no matter where you are. 

Book Biggar Adventure tickets now for tailored outdoor activities, adventures, experiences, programmes and more! 

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Climbing & Abseiling - Biggar Adventure

Visit Biggar Adventure near Edinburgh and experience some of the best climbing and abseiling routes on the beautiful Blackford Quarry cliffs

Available to 21 June 2025
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Archery in Broughton - Biggar Adventure

Visit Biggar Adventure and enjoy family-friendly archery experiences in Broughton, suitable for anyone 8+

Available to 21 June 2025
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River Tweed Canoe Trip - Stobo - Peebles - Biggar Adventure

Take a family-friendly canoe trip down the scenic River Tweed and experience one of the best activity centres in Peebles with Biggar Adventure

Available to 21 June 2025
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River Tweed Canoe Trip - Innerleithen - Glenkinnon - Biggar Adventure

Take a family-friendly canoe trip down the scenic River Tweed and experience one of the best activity centres near Edinburgh with Biggar Adventure

Available to 21 June 2025
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River Tweed Canoe Trip - Glenkinnon - Abbotsford - Biggar Adventure

Take a family-friendly canoe trip down the scenic River Tweed & cruise from Glenkinnon to Abbotsford with one of the best activity centres in Peebles

Available to 21 June 2025
Dovecot Road,
Scottish Borders EH45 8EQ
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How to find us

Address: Biggar Adventure, 16 Dovecot Road, Peebles, EH45 8EQ

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  • Public transport accessible
  • Parking nearby
  • Food and drink 

There are a small handful of age restrictions regarding Biggar Adventure outdoor activities in Edinburgh:

  • River Trips: 10+
  • Lochs & Canal Trips: 14+

If the river is too high or the wind is too intense, then certain activities may be cancelled. 

In the event of your activity being cancelled:

  • Biggar Adventure will give as much notice as possible if an activity can't go ahead.
  • In the event of a cancelled activity, you will be offered an alternative activity or location.
  • If the above is unavailable, Biggar Adventure will refund you.

Trips and tours duration may vary.

An average river trip takes around three hours to complete.

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