FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Canoeing - What do we need?

For this particular activity you will need the following:

Old Clothing/Trainers that you’re happy to get wet.

Spare Change of Clothes (Just In Case)

Food

Waterproofs

We do provide a 30 litre barrels between 2, for people to keep stuff dry.

How Many People Can Share A Boat?

Generally two people would normally share a boat but some boats have 3 seats so can add a third person if needed.

Is Their An Age Limit To Activities?

For river trips 10 Years+ Lochs and Canals trips 4 Years+

How long is a trip?

Trips are bespoke and designed for you. An average river trip takes around 3hours.

Where?

We’re based in Peebles so the river Tweed and Clyde are ideally located. We do however travel all over the country to various locations tailored to meet clients needs.

Do activities get cancelled?/What happens?

We will always try to give as much notice as possible if an activity can’t go ahead. It could be the river is too high for canoeing or we are expecting weather warnings for wind. Sometimes things are out of our control and we may have to cancel with very short notice. In all cases we will try to offer an alternative activity or location. In the event of a cancelled activity by Biggar Adventure any money paid will be refunded.

What will we need to bring for Gorge walking/Scrambling?

We give you a wetsuit, bouyancy and helmet.

Under the wetsuit ideally you would wear swimming suit or swim shorts.

Old trainers or boots that can get wet.

Towel

Change of clothes and footwear.

Adventure itinerary - things to do in Pebbles

High street and riverwalk

You can start your trip with a charming walk through the cafes, shops, and galleries of the high street. Our team will guide you on a riverside walk through the Tweed valleys while you sip coffee and immerse yourself in the region's heritage.

Outdoor activities

Challenging bike trails around the hills—book with Biggar Adventure for outdoor activities. For the weak-hearted, we also arrange guided nature walks along the borders.

Climb and explore

Do you love to give yourself an adrenaline boost? You can choose to join our outdoor climbing sessions. There are cliff ledges, woodland routes and scenic vantage points all around Pebbles. We will arrange separate exploration trails for the beginners and the experienced travellers.