DUNPHAIL WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Canyoning the Corkscrew: a 45‑foot abseil into the Allt Aireimh gorge
A half‑day, guided canyoning trip in Dunphail (Moray) featuring a dramatic 45‑foot abseil, water slides and jumps — useful if you want a concise, wild Gorge experience with supplied kit and professional photos.
Canyoning the Corkscrew: a 45‑foot abseil into the Allt Aireimh gorge.
Scale a spiralling 45‑foot waterfall and thread a live, water‑carved gorge on a half‑day canyoning run in Dunphail. Guided by UKCG‑trained professionals, this three‑hour outing down the Allt Aireimh combines a single dramatic abseil with natural water‑slides, short jumps and riverine scrambling through an overtly wild Highland landscape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The 45‑foot Corkscrew Abseil
The trip’s centrepiece is a spiralling 45‑foot abseil down the Corkscrew Waterfall — a dramatic single descent that defines the Allt Aireimh canyon experience.
Slides, Dunks and Short Jumps
After the abseil the route continues toward the Findhorn River through a sequence of water‑slides, short jumps, dunks and brief tree caving, offering varied, movement‑based terrain in a living landscape.
Guides, Kit and Comfort
UKCG‑trained guides provide safety equipment and warm, clean wetsuits; the operator supplies transport from the activity centre and heated changing rooms, and professional photographs are taken during the trip.
What the day feels like
What the half‑day feels like
The flow of the trip moves from calm, meandering pools toward a sudden precipice where participants stand at the spiral edge and abseil into the gorge; from the base the descent continues with water‑slides, short jumps, ducks and small sections of tree caving as the group makes its way down to the Findhorn River over roughly three hours.
THE ROUTE
The 45‑foot Corkscrew Abseil
The trip’s centrepiece is a spiralling 45‑foot abseil down the Corkscrew Waterfall — a dramatic single descent that defines the Allt Aireimh canyon experience.
THE MOVES
Slides, Dunks and Short Jumps
After the abseil the route continues toward the Findhorn River through a sequence of water‑slides, short jumps, dunks and brief tree caving, offering varied, movement‑based terrain in a living landscape.
THE SUPPORT
Guides, Kit and Comfort
UKCG‑trained guides provide safety equipment and warm, clean wetsuits; the operator supplies transport from the activity centre and heated changing rooms, and professional photographs are taken during the trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this canyoning trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a three‑hour, half‑day activity.
Bring a towel, swimsuit/bathers and sturdy old trainers suitable for wet, uneven ground; wetsuit booties are supplied if needed.
Safety equipment and warm, clean wetsuits are provided; transport is offered from the activity centre and there are heated changing rooms on site.
The operator runs from a purpose‑built activity base with reception and ample parking and provides transport from the activity centre to the canyon.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to take part?
Minimum advised age is 13.
How long does the canyoning trip take?
The trip lasts approximately three hours.
Do I need prior canyoning experience?
No previous experience is required; the trip is guided and suitable for beginners.
Can non‑swimmers join the trip?
Yes — non‑swimmers are welcome on this canyoning experience.
Are photographs taken during the trip?
Professional photographs are taken during the trip and provided by the operator.
What facilities are available for changing and warmth?
Heated changing rooms are available and warm, clean wetsuits are supplied so you won’t need roadside changing in wet conditions.