Active at Glenapp

Scotland’s beautiful, bountiful Southwest is an open-air larder of gourmet delights and Glenapp Estate, Gardens and surrounding area offer Guests some incredible wild flavours. Our foraging expert has been teaching about wild food for 30 years and regularly works with leading chefs, distillers and bartenders. They will take you on a half day or full day adventure to show you how to identify seasonal edible goodies such as wild mushrooms, aromatic herbs, seaweeds and succulent coastal plants. The session can be designed around your particular interests, and rarely requires more than about 1 mile of easy walking. You will learn about the natural history, health benefits, and food uses of wild plants and mushrooms, and how to cook and make delicious drinks with them.

£675 half-day foraging experience

Mountain biking provides the opportunity to explore coastal paths and forest trails with terrains to suit all abilities. Accompanied by an experienced cycling guide with great knowledge of the local area, who will take you on an invigorating adventure by bike. The Ayrshire Coastal Path at the edge of our estate is a hidden gem and you are unlikely to see too many people, but you will experience remote beaches and ancient woodlands and on a good day panoramas all the way to Ireland. This is a great experience suitable for all the family and a wonderful way to spend some quality time together!

£360 for 1-4 Guests for 3 hours

£90 per additional Guest

Glenapp Yoga is the perfect way to kickstart your vacation, taking place within the tranquil ground of the Castle estate, you could not ask for a more breath-taking and relaxing venue. Whether you are looking for a more strenuous session or a gentle stretch out, our fantastic instructors are fully equipped to tailor any sessions to your preference. Grab your yoga mat and join us in beautiful Glenapp gardens, Namaste!

£100 per 1-1 private session

Glenapp Castle being situated in this beautiful part of Southwest Scotland makes it the perfect location for canoeing. With some of Scotland’s finest inland lochs, rivers and coastline this is a perfect way for all the family to get together and enjoy an adventure out on the water. Canoeing is a fantastic activity for experts and beginners alike, and our amazing instructors can tailor the experience to suit everyone. Spend some quality time with the family and get out on the water at Maidens Harbour or Girvan Harbour or a little further afield at Loch Trool or Loch Mayberry and create some everlasting memories in the great outdoors.

£400 for 1-4 Guests

£100 per person for any additional Guests

Coasteering is a fun and exciting way to explore and enjoy the South Ayrshire coastline. Guests will follow different parts of the shore both in and out of the sea, jumping from both high and low cliffs (or paddling if you want something more gentile!) into the surging sea below and finding hidden coves of wonder to explore. Coasteering is mainly a physical activity encompassing movement along the rocky coastline, either by swimming or by foot. It is essentially mountaineering via the coast allowing you to jump into water when the intricate coastline becomes challenging, if you are fortunate enough you may even come face to face with a seal!

£360 for 1-4 Guests

£90 per person for any additional Guests

The surrounding countryside of Glenapp and the South Ayrshire coast are home to some magnificent walks for those keen to stay active and experience some local landmarks. Ayrshire is shaped like a great crescent moon, curving around the vast bay centred on the county town of Ayr. The coastline - more industrial to the north, rural and increasingly remote to the south - has mile upon mile of fine sandy beaches, all enjoying a fine outlook across the sea to the mountains of Arran or the great rock of Ailsa Craig. Our experienced Glenapp guide will chose the best route suitable for you and your loved ones to enjoy, and Glenapp Castle chefs will be happy to make a packed lunch to accompany you on your travels.

£360 for 1-4 Guests, half-day experience

£90 per person for any additional Guests

Glenapp Castle's all-year tennis court is great fun for both children and adults alike find your "inner" Andy Murray and enjoy your Game, Set and Match. The tennis court is complimentary, and guests have access to all the Glenapp tennis equipment, automated ball machine or enjoy a private lesson to perfect the different strokes and skills needed to be a master of this fantastic sport.

Use of the tennis court without lessons is complimentary

1-hour tennis lesson £65 for up to 4 Guests

Axe Throwing is the new craze sweeping the globe by storm. This activity will take place within the breath-taking grounds of Glenapp, and our experienced instructors will teach you the different techniques of throwing to hit targets as well as putting on a mini tournament for you to enjoy. Historically a Scottish lumberjack competitive sport, it is now the fun way to get the family together for a bit of friendly competition.

£360 for 4 Guests

£85 per person for any additional Guests up to maximum of 9 Guests

Re-engage with nature and embrace your primal instinct. During this adventure you will learn about the art of survival in the wild, be taught how to build a camp fire, learn knife skills, rope tying, foraging and how to live in harmony with our natural surroundings. Working with our wilderness expert partners Primal Adventures, who are totally passionate about the outdoors and will share their extensive knowledge about bushcraft and survival skills - truly an experience for all the family.

£1100 for 1-3 Guests, for a half-day experience