About this tour
Coasteering along Portknockie's rocky shoreline gives you a proper coastal scramble where you'll navigate the inter-tidal zone, duck through sea caves and jump into the Moray Firth. Guided throughout this 2.5-hour session, you'll tackle rock scrambling and water entry at your own pace—nothing's forced. All gear supplied, from wetsuits to helmets. Expect a mix of scrambling, swimming and exploration with views across the coast and chances to spot seals or seabirds.
Highlights
- Rock scrambling and cave exploration along dramatic shoreline
- Optional jumps into cold, clear seawater
- Seal and seabird spotting opportunities
- Full protective gear and wetsuits supplied
- Guide-led route with personalised challenge levels
- Changing facilities and hot-water rinse available
What to expect
You'll start kitted in a thick winter wetsuit, helmet and buoyancy aid, then head onto the rocky foreshore with your guide. The route weaves through narrow gullies, over slippery boulders and past small caves you can enter. Where it makes sense, you'll drop into deep pools or jump from rock ledges into the sea—but all of it's optional. Your guide reads the tide and conditions, choosing which sections suit the group. Expect cold water, slippery holds and the odd moment of scrambling on all fours. It's physical but not extreme; beginners and fit families do this regularly.
Good to know
Bring old laced trainers you don't mind soaking—they grip better than bare feet. Moderate fitness needed; not suitable if pregnant or with spinal/heart conditions. High tide can limit access; your guide confirms a workable window beforehand. Water temperature typically 8–12°C even in wetsuits.
Frequently asked
- How long does Coasteering Adventure at Portknockie and Bow Fiddle Rock take?
- Coasteering Adventure at Portknockie and Bow Fiddle Rock runs for approximately 2h 30m.
- How much does Coasteering Adventure at Portknockie and Bow Fiddle Rock cost?
- Prices start from GBP $64 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Coasteering Adventure at Portknockie and Bow Fiddle Rock run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Coasteering Adventure at Portknockie and Bow Fiddle Rock?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.