Activities available
Winter Hill Walking
Discover the stunning beauty of the Scottish hills in winter. Ascend some of our most famous mountains. We provide specialist equipment such as crampons and axes as well as the tuition to use them safely and effectively. We can also run multi day expeditions and courses looking at travelling safely and competently in the Scottish mountains in winter.
Note - all winter courses are obviously conditions dependant and Stramash cannot guarantee appropriate conditions for your course.
White Water Kayaking
If moving water is your thing, we can coach you in introductory kayak skills or provide guided descents of rivers such as the Awe or Lower Orchy.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Duration: Full day, multi day.
Half day prices start from: Adult £65, Child £35 and Family ticket (2:2) £175
Surfing
With renowned surf spots like Machrihanish and Tiree not far from Oban we can offer you the perfect surfing experience.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Duration: Full day
Note: A week or more advanced booking is required.
Summer Hill Walking
Stramash offer a range of guided hill walks throughout the west coast, from low level half day trips in the local area to multi day expeditions through Scotland's wild country. Whether starting out in hill walking or looking to improve your skills through guided trips, we can cater for various levels of ability.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Skiing
Develop your ski skills with Stramash while visiting Scotland's most breathtaking slopes. Our highly qualified and professional instructional team will guide you through some of our infamous ranges. We supply the instruction and equipment you need to have a fantastic day in the snow.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Sailing
Set sail in our dinghies for an adventure in Oban bay. Have fun afloat whilst learning the basics of sailing or improving your skills, For those with some basic sailing experience already, we can offer improver courses to further your skills and understanding of this fantastic sport.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Duration: 1/2 day, full day
Half day prices start from: Adult £35, Child £20 and Family ticket (2:2) £95
Mountain Biking
We can offer introductory level guided trips round our local forests and countryside. This is an activity that can be suited in length and duration to the needs or ages of the group, from pleasant forest cycles for families to longer day and multi day trips for those wanting to explore the West Coast by wheel rather than foot!
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Kayaking
Sunset sea kayaking in Oban Bay and journeys around Castle Stalker near Appin are extremely popular activities that we offer. You will have the opportunity to see various sealife such as seals, sea birds, and even porpoise if you're lucky!
Alternatively, full or multi day trips allow you to explore the hidden secrets that the west of Scotland coast has to offer.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Duration: 1/2 day or full day, multi day
Half day prices start from: Adult £35, Child £20 and Family ticket (2:2) £95
Guided Walks
There's no better way to explore the local area than on foot. If you want to experience the wilderness of the Scottish highlands this is one of the best ways to do it. All walks are designed to meet your individual needs and are less strenuous than our hill walking trips.
Coasteering
A hair-raising and spine tingling journey of exploration. Reach undiscovered areas of rugged Scottish coast-line, climb, scramble, swim and jump on this thrilling voyage over land and sea.
Coasteering can be tailored to your preference, from a gentle coastal scramble suitable for the entire family to a full on adrenaline trip including sea cliff jumps.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Climbing and Abseiling
From taster sessions on local crags to day trips to Glen Nevis, an unforgettable climbing session can be provided to suit the needs of your group. We provide all the safety equipment and instruction needed to allow you to enter the vertical world of rock climbing. We can also provide abseiling sessions alongside or separately from a climbing session, overcoming fears to descend rock walls from 20-100ft high!
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Canyoning
Embark on an adrenalin infused adventure through water filled gorges and steep ravines.
Combine exhilarating jumps into deep pools with abseils down incredible rock walls. A truly amazing and unforgettable experience for those with a real sense of adventure, canyoning is a 'full on' activity!
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Canoeing
Set off in Canadian Canoes for the voyage of a lifetime with Stramash. Paddle around our amazing lochs or coastline in stable two person open canoes. Be sure to take your waterproof camera to capture picturesque views from your boat!
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Duration: Please contact us to discuss your needs, half day, full day, multiday expeditions are available.
Half day prices start from: Adult £35, Child £20 and Family ticket (2:2) £95
Mountain skills
For those who already have some walking experience and are looking to improve their all round mountain skills, we can tailor courses to look at aspects such as navigation, journey planning, equipment and campcraft. Alternatively, if you are looking for guided days or trips on Scotland's mountains, we can offer memorable ascents of many of the most famous Munros as well as multi day wild camping or hostel based trips. We can offer mountain skills in summer or winter, but cannot guarantee good weather!
Gorge Scrambling
An exhilarating adventure through an awesome natural gorge. Weave along deep, narrow passages and splash and swim your way through water pools. A truly captivating and awe-inspiring experience, one you will never forget.
This is a perfect family or team activity.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Bushcraft and Forest Skills
Our bushcraft survival days teach everything needed for survival in the wild. Fire lighting, shelter building, foraging for food and more are incorporated into our bushcraft sessions.
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Archery
No previous experience is needed. We provide all the equipment and instruction you will need for a safe and exciting time.
Duration: ½ day sessions.
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