The 4 Best River Rafting in the UK

1.Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen

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

Meet Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen, gear up in a supplied wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and helmet, then ride the River Dee from Horseshoe Falls with a guide in your raft. Expect about 80 minutes on the water within a three-hour session, with rapids, safety coaching, and plenty of splashing.

“We went white water rafting on Saturday, it was a great experience from start to finish, I went with my husband 2 daughters and her boyfriend, we got great instruction, felt very safe in the capable hands of our instructor Sol. He made sure we were well equipped for our adventure. Certainly recommend the white water rafting, great memories and great value for money. I especially liked that lots of photos were taken by a photographer throughout our adventure and received the full set digitally for 7.50 each, amazing value thank you x”

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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

Raft 4.5km of white water on the River Dee in Llangollen with Whitewater Active. Your guide handles the route, safety briefing, equipment, and transport to the get-in. The session lasts about 2.5 hours, costs $97.05, and is capped at 12 people for the rafting group.

“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 $83Best value

Join Splash Whitewater Rafting in Aberfeldy for a three-hour, six-mile River Tay trip. Your guide teaches paddle skills before leading you through Zoom Flume, Washing Machine, and Grandtully Rapid. Wetsuits, safety gear, an onboard guide, and photos are included. Children from age eight can join.

“After getting over the initial nerves, this was such a fun experience. The views from the river are like nothing you get to see normally, the rapids were great fun and as first timers we felt totally at ease the whole time. Overall with all the equipment included for the whole experience we found it to be great value for money and would highly recommend it.”

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4.Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

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

Join Bearded Men Adventures in Llangollen for a three-hour River Dee tubing trip. You’ll travel from the meeting point to Horseshoe Falls, learn safe river skills, then ride calm stretches and rapids with guides such as Jack, Flynn, Alex, Saul, Jason, or Hugh.

“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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