Kilbowie Outdoor Centre

Kilbowie Outdoor Centre provides a fantastic location for Primary 7 pupils to attend a 5 day residential course. When it is not being used to teach these kids a range of lifeskills then we can welcome other groups to enjoy our beautiful location in North Lanarkshire

We are located on the shore of the Sound of Karrera, just 2 kilometres south of Oban and provide a fantastic range of adventures and experiences including:

• Canyoning
• Mountain Biking
• Climbing
• Skiing
• Orienteering
• Canoeing
• Coasteering
• Hiking
• Sailing

We offer comprehensive training with fully qualified and professional instructors, our primary focus being on safety while providing you with a fun experience that you will not soon forget.

To find out more simply get in touch with us at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre.

Our location on the shores of the Sound of Kerrera means that you have a great range of paddling experiences to enjoy when you join us at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Canoeing.

No matter if this is your first time or you are looking for a new challenge, our fully qualified canoeing instructors will be able to tailor an experience to suit you and your groups level of experience on the water. If you want to get out on sheltered water or take on river based paddling you will be accompanied at all times by our experienced staff who will off full instruction as they show you what makes this region truly beautiful.

If you are planning a youth group outing or a corporate teambuilding experience, contact us at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Canoeing.

Join us in North Lanarkshire for our wettest and wildest days of adventure when you take to the gorges and mountain streams with Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Canyoning.

Navigate rocky streams, waterfalls and a host of natural obstacles as you attempt to stay dry. You will be led by one of our local guides who will show you the best routes for you and your group while ensuring that everyone stays safe and happy as you tour these beautiful locations.

Canyoning is the perfect opportunity to push yourself and can be anything from a fun day to a grueling trek through the wilderness. No matter if you are organising a youth or school group outing or a corporate teambuilding day, have a chat with the friendly team at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Canyoning.

Join the team at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Sailing as we take you sailing around the Sound of Kerrera with a range of wild life and adventure for all.

Take the helm or sit back and enjoy the ride when you come aboard our Drascombe Gig, capable of taking large groups out for sailing days where you can feel the spray on your face and smell the salt of the ocean in the air as we show you this beautiful stretch of coast populated by a variety of sea birds as well as seals

Learn the skills to make a boat sail smooth or just enjoy the ride as our fully qualified staff take you on the water for an amazing trip. Regardless of whether you are planning an event for a school or youth group or if you want to organise a corporate teambuilding experience with a difference, have a chat with us at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Sailing.

Join us as we take you on an adventure exploring the Sound of Kerrera with this adrenaline soaked adventure that is everything you were ever told not to do by the seaside with Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Coasteering.

Explore the seaside with its hidden bays and caves as we take you traversing where the shore meets the sea. Spend the day swimming through the swell and climbing the rocks and cliffs only to jump down off them into the sea below. The days excitement is supervised by one of our local coasteering guides who will supply your safety gear as well as instruction into the various challenges of the day's adventure.

We can tailor this exciting experience to suit you and your group no matter if you are looking for an introductory session or something for the hardcore, all you have to do is get in contact with us at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Coasteering.

Explore this beautiful region with our range of hiking and walking tours at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Hiking.
   
Tour the stunning Argyll countryside with our great range of half day and full day walks when you step out from our outdoor centre in search of adventure. Our fully qualified and professional hiking instructors will tailor your experience to suit you and your group, regardless of your level of experience, providing training into outdoor skills or simply spending the time showing you the natural and historical features along the way.

With hiking experiences for kids and adults alike, have a chat with the friendly people at
Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Hiking to plan your experience with us in the Argyll countryside.

No matter what kind of climbing experience you are looking for Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Climbing can offer an experience for everyone.

No matter your level of experience or what kind of climbing venue you are looking for, our experienced team can accommodate you, we have a fantastic climbing crag jsut a short distance from our outdoor centre which is suitable for climbers of all ages. We also have access to a great indoor climbing wall for if the weather turns bad, as well as our offering tree climbing onsite!

All of our climbing experiences are led by fully qualified instructors who will teach you the techniques you need to climb the heights. Simply have a chat with the team at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Climbing for more information and to plan your time with us.

Leave the beaten path behind, or enjoy the country lanes as you explore the beautiful countryside on our doorstep at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Mountain Biking.

As long as you can ride a bike then we can plan a fantastic cycling tour for you and your group. We can offer gentle cycling tours along the roads, trails and paths throughout Kilbowie or if you are looking for something a little more adventurous our off road routes will put the most enthusiastic mountain biker to the test.

Our team of qualified instructors will teach you the skills you need to handle a variety of terrain and challenges, simply have a chat with us at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre Mountain Biking to plan your adventure with us.