Galloway: White Water Tubing

Galloway Canyoning

Available until 31 December 2025

Book now from £60.00

What else is on at Galloway Canyoning?

Explore Scotland's wild side & enjoy extreme sports in Dumfries with Galloway Canyoning

Located in Castle Douglas in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, you're invited to experience the very best of Scotland's thrill-seeking, adrenaline-packed adventures with experts.

Galloway Canyoning: White Water Tubing

  • Experience Type: Day Tour/Activity
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Age Restrictions: 12+
  • Meeting Point: Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill DG3 4AQ
  • Tickets include: Full 5mm wetsuit, 5mm neoprene jacket, neoprene socks, safety helmet, buoyancy aid, river tube, photos
  • Please bring: Please bring shoes that you don't mind getting wet
  • Please note: Participants must be able to swim

What's On the White Water Tubing trip?

Hold on tight to your tube, you're hitting the white water!

Experience fast-moving rapids as you speed down natural chutes and ride towering waves as you navigate the natural twists and turns of the river. If you're feeling brave, embrace the opportunity to leap from rocks above as your heart races on this adrenaline-packed adventure.

  • Meet your guide at Drumlanrig Castle and receive a quick introduction, safety briefing and an overview of the day
  • Receive your safety equipment and gear from your expert guide
  • Learn tubing techniques and safety instructions so you can go tubing with confidence
  • Head to the river as you travel via van with your tubes
  • When you arrive at the rapids, you can jump straight into the action!
  • Tackle the biggest and most thrilling rapids as you ride the waves in Scotland's beautiful scenery
  • Slide down fast-moving currents and feel your heart race
  • Feeling brave? Stop off at selected points and enjoy exhilarating rock jumps
  • After you've experienced the river's crux, you'll enjoy a gentle cruise along a chilled-out section
  • Soak up the stunning surroundings as you cruise through calm waters
  • Conclude your adventure back at the meeting point, hand in your gear and collect your photographs

Enjoy outdoor activities in Dumfries and Galloway with Galloway Canyoning

Galloway Canyoning is your go-to for must-do thrill-seeking activities in Scotland. Offering outdoor adventures throughout Dumfries and Galloway - whether you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping experience, a unique team-building activity or you simply want to try something new in the great outdoors - join Galloway Canyoning's UKCA-trained team for unbeatable experiences at unbeatable prices.

With expert guides on hand to lead, advise and teach you top tricks, tips and techniques along the way, you're guaranteed to learn new skills, enhance old ones and take on some of Scotland's most extreme activities. 

Dive into the heart of adventure with Galloway Canyoning's thrilling canyoning experiences! Are you ready to take the plunge?

Grab your tube and hold on tight—it’s time to experience the thrill of White Water Tubing!Plunge into fast-moving rapids, speed down natural chutes, and ride towering waves as you navigate the river’s twists and turns. For the daring, there’s even the chance to leap from rocks above and challenge yourself to stick the drops on your way down.This action-packed adventure is guaranteed to get your heart racing and is perfect for thrill-seekers, adventurers, and anyone looking for an adrenaline-filled day out. Do you have what it takes?

Location

Meeting point for White Water Tubing

Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens,
Thornhill,
DG3 4AQ
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How to find us

Address: Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill DG3 4AQ

What3Words: wallet.chops.kidney

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Where is the meeting point for White Water Tubing?

Please meet your guide at the following destination:

  • Meeting Point: Drumlanrig Castle & Gardens, Thornhill DG3 4AQ
  • What3Words: wallet.chops.kidney
Is Galloway Canyoning wheelchair accessible?

Due to the nature of the activities, Galloway Canyoning is not wheelchair accessible at this time. 

Are there any age limits on Galloway Canyoning activities?

Galloway Canyoning has strict age limits that visitors must abide by for a safe experience. 

  • The minimum age is 9 years old
  • Participants between 9 - 16 must have a parent or guardian sign a consent form
  • All participants must be able to swim confidently
What are the opening hours for Galloway Canyoning?

The opening hours for Galloway Canyoning are as follows:

  • Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
  • Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Is there parking available at Galloway Canyoning?

Yes, Galloway Canyoning offers parking at both the headquarters and meeting points.