The 15 Best UK Rafting Tours

1.Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 939 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90 a head Our pick

Meet Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen, gear up in a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and helmet, then ride a bus to Horseshoe Falls. Guides such as Harry, Alex, Dan, Sol, and Nathan lead your raft through River Dee rapids, with safety coaching and plenty of splashes. The water time lasts about 80 minutes within a three-hour outing.

“We were instructed by Hugh in an easy to understand manner, he made the experience fun and exciting.”

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2.White Water Rafting Experience in River Dee in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $97 a head

Join Whitewater Active for a 2.5-hour rafting session on the River Dee in Llangollen. You’ll cover 4.5km of white water with equipment and transport to the get-in provided. Groups are kept small, with rafting groups capped at 12, and guides such as Becky lead the safety briefing and river route.

“The staff members were very friendly and good, even though we went a bit late they warmly welcomed us and explained everything and the ride was amazing experience”

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3.White Water Rafting on the River Tay from Aberfeldy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83 a head

Join Splash White Water Rafting in Aberfeldy for a three-hour, six-mile trip down the River Tay. You will learn basic rafting skills, paddle through the Zoom Flume, Washing Machine, and Grandtully Rapid, and return with photos. Guides such as Lou, Milo, Jack, and Bonnie have helped make the trip lively and welcoming for first-timers and families with children aged eight and up.

“Great day out we all throughly enjoyed the experience and what a great guide in Jack. Would recommend highly and a picnic after in Aberfeldy by the river and putting green. Lovely day 👍”

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4.Brilliant White Water Rafting in the Lake District UK

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $131 a head

Meet your guide at Fell Foot near Newby Bridge for a four-hour white water rafting trip in and around the Lake District. You get a wetsuit, dry jacket, buoyancy aid, helmet, paddle, raft, and hands-on instruction. Guide James brings humor and local know-how, while the small group size keeps the day personal.

“Great guys running the experience - really went out of their way to make it a day to remember. Make sure to bring old trainers - they will get wet!”

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5.Whitewater Rafting Activity, Bala,Wales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $87 a head

Head to the National White Water Centre near Bala for a fast, wet run through Snowdonia’s grade 3 to 4 rapids. Guides such as Sammy and Zak give clear safety instruction, then lead you through several runs on a course used for international events. Wetsuits, footwear, and safety gear are included. Bring a towel.

“The friendly staff and great atmosphere was top of the list and the rafting for my other half’s birthday made his day. The food after was fantastic and a great place to be… Thank you”

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6.Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83 a head

Meet Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen for a three-hour whitewater tubing trip to the Horseshoe Falls. Your guide leads you through calm water and rapids in an inflatable ring, with safety instruction before you start. Guides have included Alex, Saul, Jason, Hugh, Jack, and Flynn. Expect wet clothes, laughter, and some neck work.

“It's good bouncing around the rapids but the ring is hard to control. Wish the water level was slightly higher so we don't get slowed down by the rocks. The river wasn't cold at all”

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7.Aberfeldy: Rafting on the River Tay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $80 a head

Join Splash White Water Rafting near Aberfeldy for a three-hour River Tay trip. After a 30-minute safety briefing, you raft for about 1.5 hours toward Grandtully, with trained guides leading every boat. The trip suits ages 8 and up, includes wetsuits and return transport, and may include time for a swim before the rapids.

“Great fun for two hours on the Tay. Our guide, Adam, was very experienced and friendly. He explained everything clearly and made sure we enjoyed the whole time; he also catered for one of our group with knee problems so they weren't left out. There was even time for a swim before getting to the rapids...”

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8.Whitewater Rafting, North Wales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $85 a head

Meet at the National White Water Centre near Bala for a one-hour rafting session on a 1km stretch of the Tryweryn River. You get two fast runs through grade 3 to 4 rapids, with safety gear, a raft of up to six, and instruction from trained guides such as Zach, Emily, Matt, and Patrick.

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9.FUN White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62 a head Cheapest seat

Meet at Mile End Mill in Llangollen for a two-hour guided rafting session on the Welsh Dee. Your guide supplies a wetsuit, lifejacket, and helmet, then leads your crew through rapids such as Tomb Stones, Factory Falls, and Ski Slope. You will paddle together, play raft games, and return to the meeting point.

“We loved this, we also booked direct with the company to do gorge walking and it was brilliant so well organized”

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10.Llangollen: White Water Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $88 a head

Join Bearded Men Adventures for three hours on the River Dee near Llangollen. You will learn basic paddling, then tackle rapids such as Serpent’s Tail and Town Falls, surf holes, and take part in raft games. Guides including Mike, Alex, Liz, and Hughie are known for clear instruction and a relaxed sense of humor.

“George was a phenomenal guide & an amazing time. The whole staff were sensational & so helpful, even though I made a mistake on the booking they were incredibly helpful & so understanding.”

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11.White Water Tubing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89 a head

Meet at Bowlees Visitor Centre for a three-hour whitewater tubing session with qualified guides such as Sarah, Joe, Phil, Dom, and Dan. You receive a wetsuit, socks, buoyancy aid, and helmet before tackling rapids up to class 4+, a waterfall jump, and the Green Room. Bring sturdy lace-up trainers, swimwear, and a towel.

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12.White Water River Bugs in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82 a head

Sit in or lie across a small inflatable river bug, steer with swim mitts, and ride the rapids of the River Dee in Llangollen. Whitewater Active provides safety training, equipment, and return transport to its Bridge Street centre. No experience is needed, but you must be able to swim and have moderate fitness.

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13.River Tay White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $80 a head

Paddle six miles down the River Tay from Aberfeldy to Grandtully with Nae Limits Adventure. Guides such as Cam, Jack, Cameron, and Charles lead the raft through gradually stronger rapids, games, challenges, and possible swims. Wet suits, safety equipment, and transport are included. Summer minimum age is 6, winter minimum age is 12.

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14.White Water Rafting Half-Day Trip on the River Tummel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82 a head

Meet at Clunie Power Station near Pitlochry for a half-day River Tummel rafting trip. You’ll tackle grade 3 and 4 rapids with a professional guide, wetsuit, safety gear, and a photographer guide who takes free photos. Bring swimwear, a towel, and training shoes that can get wet.

“We LOVED our rafting experience on the Tummel!! Two hours was the perfect duration! Great guides! Exciting rapids! We highly recommend this Scotland adventure!!”

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15.White Water Rafting and River Bugs on the River Tummel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $143 a head

Meet near Pitlochry at 10:00 am for a guided River Tummel adventure. Paddle through Class II and III rapids, then face a two-tier Class IV drop into Loch Faskally. Choose a shared raft or a one-person river bug, with wetsuits, safety gear, instruction, and rafting photos included.

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